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Mechatronics, Engineering and Advanced Manufacturing (MEAM)

Offering 23 college credits & 12 Industry Valued Credentials

Welcome to MEAM!

Since 2016, a leader in

Mechatronics, Engineering & Advanced Manufacturing

Potentially earn Automatic Acceptance into NJIT, Seton Hall & other universities via RVCC

Here at MEAM, we have built our reputation as a leading pre-engineering and advanced manufacturing high school program in our region.  This reputation is founded on our ability to teach you the skills that directly prepare you for college while providing you with hands-on experiences that actually prepare you for industry.

A collaboration between Somerset County Vocational School (SCVTHS) and Raritan Valley Community College (RVCC) in Branchburg; MEAM is a 4 year high school program of study where students learn both at SCVTHS's Robotics and Engineering Lab as well as RVCC's Advanced Manufacturing Lab.

 

Graduates

Earn up to 23 college credits (with more to come)

In MEAM, students have the opportunity to earn college credit in the following courses:

In addition, Full Time SCVTHS students have an opportunity to earn an additional 9 college credits - all during the normal school day, at the votech, taught by their votech teachers.

Notes: 

  1. Offered as of the 2024/25 school year.  RVCC fee of $240 per class applies (subject to change).
  2. No fee at this time (subject to change).
  3. Offered as of 2024/25 school year.  Accuplacer exams, prerequisites, teacher recommendation, RVCC fee of $240 per class applies (subject to change).

Quick FAQ

MEAM is Expanding and will soon have a new, state-of-the-art Robotics and Manufacturing Laboratory!As part of the approved $27 million expansion taking place at SCVTHS over the next couple of years, MEAM will soon double in student enrollment and move into a new, state of the art Robotics and Manufacturing Laboratory here at SCVTHS.  This expansion is being funded by the Securing Our Children’s Future Act and the Somerset County Board of Commissioners.  <Click here for more info.>

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The MEAM Graduate

More than 84% of our graduates have gained acceptance into many prestigious universities:

  • Stevens Institute of Technology
  • NJIT
  • Binghamton University (SUNY Binghamton)
  • City University of New York (CUNY)
  • Drexel University
  • Fairleigh Dickinson University
  • Florida Tech
  • NC State
  • New York Institute of Technology (NYIT)
  • Penn State
  • Pennsylvania College of Technology (PennTech)
  • Raritan Valley Community College
  • Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI)
  • Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT)
  • Rutgers
  • Syracuse University
  • Stockton University
  • SUNY Maritime
  • University of Maryland (UMD)
  • University of Massachusetts, Amherst
  • University of Pittsburgh (Pitt)
  • University of Rhode Island (URI)
  • Virginia Wesleyan University
  • Wentworth Institute of Technology

Many of our graduates go on to our industrial partners with high paying, high tech, fulfilling careers:

  • CNC Machinist / Operator
  • CNC Programmer
  • Electronics Technician
  • Industrial Robotics Technician
  • PLC programmer
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More than 84% of our graduates pursue a college education.  The top career choices for MEAM graduates are Engineering and Computer Science, though keep in mind, the problem-solving and analytical skills taught in MEAM will serve you well no matter your career path.  The most common degrees that our graduates pursue:

  • Aerospace Engineering
  • Civil Engineering
  • Computer Hardware Engineering
  • Computer Programmer
  • Cybersecurity
  • Database Administration and Architecture
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Robotics Engineering
  • Software Developer
  • Video Game Designer
  • Web Development

MEAM graduates have even gone on to serve honorably in the armed forces:

  • Marine Officer School
  • Space Force Officer School
  • Army Field Artillery Tech
  • Marine Communications Specialist
  • Marine Helicopter Mechanic

Robot Shop Tour

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Congressman Lance's Visit

On Thursday, February 23, 2017, Congressman Leonard Lance visited our MEAM shop.  Our students treated Mr. Lance to a real world production operation which included raw material handling and processing, primary machining on CNC mill & lathe, finishing operations on manual mill, surface grinder and belt sander and finally, quality control.  In addition, students showed off their emerging skills in robotics development and programing and ended the day by creating a 3D model of Mr. Lance.

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Kayleen McCabe's Visit

During the first week of February, Kayleen McCabe of the DIY Network's Rescue Renovation visited our MEAM shop ... and LOVED IT!

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MEAMers 3D Printing

Face Shields

During the spring of 2020, MEAM students and staff put their engineering and manufacturing skills to work for the community.  Students David Bilia, Will Mente, Ben Myshka and Ryan DelSordo as well as Mr. D and Janet Cantore-Watson worked to 3D print and deliver over 3000 face shields to local organizations in need.  Donation sites include Somerset County Office of Emergency Management, Morristown Memorial Hospital, Rutgers University, South Plainfield EMS / Rescue Squad, Sacred Heart Church in South Plainfield and the Diocese of Metuchen.

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