The Strengthening High School Initiatives in Future Technology, or S.H.I.F.T., grant is earmarked for future high school juniors and seniors in mechatronics classes at Georgia Piedmont. Mechatronics is a booming industry and is defined as a cutting-edge field that merges mechanics, electronics, and computer science to create intelligent machines and systems.

The S.H.I.F.T. project will run for three years, with grant monies going toward equipment, faculty stipends and student support services; a total of 60 students will be recruited into the program. The collaboration between GPTC and area high schools also means that participating students will have one-on-one career exploration opportunities in mechatronics and other STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math)-related fields.

Press Release (June 4, 2024)