What is PLTW?
Curriculum Designed for College and Career Readiness
PLTW is offered to millions of students in all 50 states, D.C., and U.S. territories. We're on a mission to create a transformative learning environment and empower students to develop in-demand knowledge and skills necessary to thrive in an evolving world.
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2.5 million students
across over 12,000 schools in nearly 4000 districts use PLTW programs nationwide
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280+ careers
explored across PreK–12.
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64%
of PLTW high school students say they’re more interested in STEM after participating in PLTW
Spark Curiosity, Fuel Career Exploration
PLTW’s evidence-based approach empowers PreK–12 students to discover, decide, and do. As they move through scaffolded learning experiences, students create solutions to real-world challenges, connect learning to careers, and build durable skills for any tomorrow.
- Flexible curriculum pathways focused on high-demand fields like engineering, computer science, and biomedical science.
- Project-based learning that brings real careers to life in the classroom.
- Trusted expertise from implementation to expansion, including collaborative teacher training and ongoing support.
- Grant, funding, advocacy, and partnership opportunities designed to help schools start, sustain, and grow career-connected learning.
Inspiration for the Next Generation
Discover how PLTW experiences open the door to meaningful and impactful careers.
CAREER AWARENESS
Seeing Dreams Take Flight at NASA
From meaningful experiences in PLTW courses to the Artemis program at NASA, Alora Mazarakis’ story shows how education can lead to lifelong impact.
CLASSROOM-TO-CAREER RESOURCES
Turning Passion into Possibility as CEO of Limbitless
High school PLTW Engineering courses sparked Albert Manero’s love for design and problem solving, helping shape his journey to becoming the CEO and cofounder of a nonprofit organization creating bionic arms for children in need.
ALUMNI
Launching a Career at Lockheed Martin
Hands-on experiences in PLTW high school courses helped Amy Hughes earn a competitive internship and inspired her to become a full-time systems engineer at Lockheed Martin.
COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIPS
Combining Biomedical Science and Engineering at Pfizer
Finding solutions to real-world problems during high school PLTW classes prepared Bolarin Lawrence for a career in biomedical engineering at a global leader in pharmaceuticals.