Mechatronics, Engineering and Advanced Manufacturing (MEAM)

One of New Jersey's Leading Pre-Engineering & Advanced Manufacturing Programs

A collaboration between SCVTHS and RVCC, MEAM is a 4 year high school program of study where students learn both at SCVTHS's ALL NEW Robotics and Engineering Lab as well as RVCC's Newly Expanded Advanced Manufacturing Lab. Here, students learn CAD, CNC Machining, Computer Programming, Intro to Engineering, Mechatronics, PLC Programming, 3D Printing, Utilizing A.I. and more.

Earn up to 14 college credits towards RVCC Mechanical Engineering Technology Degree

~ University Acceptances ~

College Credit & Certificates

14 College Credits (RVCC MET)

Students who successfully complete all MEAM course requirements will earn 14 college credits at RVCC in the following courses. These credits are designed to fit into RVCC's MET (Mechanical Engineering Technology) degree.

Note 1: RVCC fee of $240 per class applies (as of September 2025; subject to change).
Note 2: No fee at this time (as of September 2025; subject to change).

12 Industry Valued Credentials

During 3rd and 4th years, MEAM students learn at RVCC's Advanced Manufacturing facility. During this time, they have the opportunity to earn 12 Industry Valued Credentials.

Up to 9 additional college credits

In addition, all Full Time SCVTHS students have an opportunity to earn an additional 9 college credits when they take RVCC concurrent enrollment classes. These are not part of MEAM specifically; any Full Time SCVTHS student has this opportunity.

Note: Offered as of 2024/25 school year. Prerequisites, teacher recommendation, RVCC fee of $240 per class applies (subject to change).

The MEAM Graduate

Since our founding in 2006, 84.3% of graduates have gone on to pursue college degrees. 12.4% have gone directly into the workforce and 3.4% have gone on to serve honorably in the United States military.

University Acceptances

Over 90% of MEAM students pursue college degrees and have been accepted into many of the nation's top universities:

Ranked Top 25 in the Nation*
Ranked in the Top 100 in the Nation*

Binghamton University (SUNY Binghamton)
City University of New York (CUNY)
Drexel University Honors College
Fairleigh Dickinson University
Florida Institute of Technology (Florida Tech)
NASCAR Technical Institute
NJIT Honors College
North Carolina State (NC State)
New York Institute of Technology (NYIT)
Northeastern University
Ohio State University
Penn State University
Pennsylvania College of Technology (Penn Tech)
Purdue University Honors College
Raritan Valley Community College Honors College
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI)
Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT)
Rowan University
Rutgers University
Syracuse University
Stockton University
SUNY Maritime
Stevens Institute of Technology
The College of New Jersey (TCNJ)
University of Delaware
University of Maryland (UMD)
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (UIUC)
University of Massachusetts, Amherst (UMASS)
University of Michigan
University of North Carolina (UNC - Chapel Hill)
University of Pittsburgh (Pitt)
University of Rhode Island (URI)
Virginia Tech
Virginia Wesleyan University
Warren County Community College
Wentworth Institute of Technology
Worchester Polytechnic Institute (WPI)

* Please see US News and World Reports Rankings.

in-demand, high-paying careers

MEAM students have entered a variety of high paying, in demand careers. Our college bound graduates have pursued many careers including:

Aerospace Engineering
Civil Engineering
Computer Hardware Engineering
Computer Programmer
Electrical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Robotics Engineering
Software Development
Video Game Design

Many of our students choose to go directly to industry, filling high paying, in-demand positions such as:

CNC Machinist / Operator
CNC Programmer
Electronics Technician
Industrial Robotics Technician
PLC programmer

Program Information

For more program information including Admissions, College Credits, Transportation, Student Life and more, please see:

Our new shop is ready!

At MEAM, we emphasize self paced discovery, autonomy and collaboration. Our students are not just learning concepts, they are actively developing their own solutions to complex challenges.

Mr. Dalfonzo

Congresman Lance's Visit

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.

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!

MEAMers 3D Printing Face Shields

During the spring of 2020, MEAM students David Bilia, Will Mente, Ben Myshka and Ryan DelSordo as well as Mr. D and Janet Cantore-Watson manufactured and delivered over 3000 face shields to local organizations including Somerset County Office of Emergency Management, Morristown Memorial Hospital, Rutgers University and local churches.

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MEAM in the News

News Article, dated Thursday, December 15, 2016. Title: Mechatronics, Engineering and Advanced Manufacturing program introduces at Somerset Vo-tech. Image shows a group photo of students and instructors of the first MEAM class. Newspaper Credit: Ledger Somerset Observer, affiliated with NJ.com. Newspaper Subtitle: Community news of Somerset and Hunterdon Counties.

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