Project Lead The Way

Grades K–5 Grades 6–8 Grades 9–10 Grades 11–12

For nearly 30 years, Project Lead The Way has prepared PreK–12 students for careers, college, and life by equipping them with the STEM knowledge, credential preparation, transferable skills, and confidence to succeed. Our hands-on, real-world learning, deep industry partnerships, and clear, scaffolded curriculum guide students from early career curiosity to postsecondary readiness. With strong professional development and a national network of more than 116,000 trained teachers in 12,200+ schools across all 50 states, PLTW enables schools to design scalable, future-focused programs that inspire students, empower educators, and connect learning to life after graduation.

ORGANIZATION TYPE

Non-Profit Operator

STUDENTS SERVED

1000+

GEOGRAPHIC REACH

National

STATE(S) COVERED

Nationwide

LOCALE(S) SERVED

Rural, Suburban, Urban, Tribal

WBL SERVICE MODELS

Pre-Apprenticeship, Capstone/Practicum, Registered Apprenticeship

DELIVERY MODALITY

In-person, School-based, Virtual Synchronous

TYPICAL DURATION

Long-term

SCHOOL-BASED TIMING

In-school

COMPENSATION TYPE

Academic Credit, Credential

STAKEHOLDERS SERVED

Students, Educators, Employers, State Education Agency

LANGUAGE SUPPORT

Multilingual

TARGETED POPULATIONS

English Learners, Female Learners, Low-income / FRPL Eligible, Other, Underrepresented Minorities

DISABILITY ACCOMMODATIONS

Yes

CAREER CLUSTERS ALIGNMENT

Advanced Manufacturing, Construction, Digital Technology, Energy & Natural Resources, Cross-cutting Cluster, Healthcare & Human Services

FUNDING MODEL

Grants, Philanthropy, Earned Revenue, Other

SIMILAR PROVIDERS

Tarrant To & Through Partnership

Regional

The Tarrant To & Through Partnership aims to ensure more Tarrant County students have the training and skills they need to thrive in today's workforce.

Available in: TX

grades 6–8 grades 9–10 grades 11–12 postsecondary

Pittsburgh Chapter National Tooling & Machining Foundation

Regional

The Pittsburgh Chapter National Tooling & Machining Foundation is a 501 non-profit organization dedicated to training and developing future professionals in the metalworking and manufacturing industry in southwestern Pennsylvania. Its work includes a four-year registered apprenticeship program combining classroom instruction and on-the-job learning, as well as youth initiatives like robotics and STEM programs that build pathways into advanced manufacturing.

Available in: PA

grades 6–8 grades 9–10 grades 11–12 postsecondary grades k–5

Rush Education and Career Hub / Rush University Medical Center

Nationwide

Local, National

reachatrush.org

We connect with students, parents, educators, and staff to spark and catalyze STEM learning in and outside the classroom; to design solutions and address challenges in their communities and beyond; improving overall community health. Through academic enrichment, mentoring, and internships; We are building a best-in class pipeline for STEM and healthcare fields. Mission The Rush Education and Career Hub provides innovative, hands-on STEM learning for underrepresented students from cradle to career, to increase postsecondary achievement and diversity in health care and STEM professions. Vision We are developing a diverse talent pipeline for the health care workforce of the future.

Available in: Nationwide

grades k–5 grades 6–8 grades 9–10 grades 11–12 postsecondary