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Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
Planning, managing, and providing scientific research and professional and technical services (e.g., physical science, social science, engineering) including laboratory and testing services, and research and development services.
Career Pathways
- Engineering and Technology
- Science and Mathematics
Eligible Classification for Instructional Program (CIP) Codes
As stated in the New Jersey Perkins V State Plan, career and technical education programs of study must support career pathways meeting two out of the following three criteria, high-wage, high-skill, and in-demand occupations. The following CIP codes have been identified as meeting these requirements at the state level.
| CIP Code | Program Name |
|---|---|
| 14.4301 | Biochemical Engineering |
| 14.0501 | Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering |
| 26.0102 | Biomedical Sciences, General |
| 26.1201 | Biotechnology |
| 14.1001 | Electrical and Electronics Engineering |
| 14.0101 | Engineering, General |
| 15.0000 | Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General |
| 14.1401 | Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering |
| 26.1302 | Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography |
| 14.1901 | Mechanical Engineering |
| 14.4201 | Mechatronics, Robotics and Automation Engineering |
Industry-Valued Credentials
Industry-valued credentials (IVCs) are identified by the New Jersey Department of Labor (NJDOL) as:
- Valued — demanded by employers.
- Portable — skills learned are transferable and provide broad opportunities.
- Stackable — skills learned may lead to opportunities for continuous or advanced training and education.
- Rewarding — lead to higher wages, career advancement and or increased job security.
The NJDOE analyzed the NJDOL IVC list by cross referencing every credential for each Career Cluster and identified them as either a Tier I or a Tier II IVC.
- Tier I IVC — stackable credential
- Tier II IVC — advanced credential and available for CTE program of study designation.
| Certification Name | Organization Name | Credential Status | Applicable CIP Codes |
|---|---|---|---|
|
AutoCAD - AutoDesk Certified User |
Autodesk, Inc. (Certiport Assessment) |
Tier II |
14.0101 |
|
Certified Production Technician (CPT) |
Manufacturing Skill Standards Council (MSSC) |
Tier II |
14.3601, 14.3601 |
|
CNC Operator |
Various |
Tier II |
14.3601, 14.4201 |
|
Inventor - AutoDesk Certified User |
AutoDesk, Inc. (Certiport Assessment) |
Tier II |
14.0101 |
|
Siemens Certified Mechatronic Systems Level I: Assistant |
Siemens Mechatronic Systems Certification Program |
Tier I |
14.4201 |
|
Siemens Mechatronics (SMSCP & SCMMS) |
Siemens |
Tier II |
14.4201 |
Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO)
Each CTE program of study must provide students with the opportunity to participate in a CTSO. The CTSOs that are most aligned with this Career Cluster are SkillsUSA and Technology Student Association (Computer Engineering only).
SkillsUSA
Ralph Starace, State Director
SkillsUSA NJ
SCVTS
PO Box 6350
14 Vogt Drive
Bridgewater, NJ 08807
rstarace@scvts.net
Technology Student Association (TSA) (Computer Engineering only)
New Jersey TSA
The College of New Jersey (TCNJ)
P.O. Box 7718
Armstrong Hall 103
Ewing, NJ 08628
Phone: 609.771.3336
Fax: 609.771.3330
Email: tsa@tcnj.edu
Cluster Contact
(609) 376-9067