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IMPACT
MARCY HERRERA

The Institute of Media Production Arts and Creative Technology (IMPACT) is a Career Technical Education pathway at Indio High School. The program develops student skills in the areas of film making, graphic design, audio production, broadcast, animation, and leadership in preparation for post secondary education and careers in the Arts, Media, and Entertainment industry sector.

IMPACT students develop dynamic resumes and digital portfolios while gaining hands-on and real-world experience through a wide variety of projects, presentations, community/industry partnerships, and work-based learning opportunities.

All IMPACT courses are A-G approved with the University of California, California State University, and are CTE approved.

The engineering program at Indio High School offers students opportunities to explore and develop technical skills in a variety of academic disciplines. The Project Lead the Way (PLTW) program consists of a four course sequence starting in the freshman year with a survey of topics and skills in both engineering and environmental studies. In the sophomore year, students focus on the design process in Introduction to Engineering Design. Skills are developed in technical drawing and in computer assisted design (CAD) using Autodesk Inventor. This course culminates in providing students with an opportunity to earn an industry recognized certification in CAD. The design skills that students develop open up a large number of prototyping opportunities including 3D printing, laser cutting, and CNC milling where students bring their designs to life.

Students within the engineering department are encouraged to consider participating in the Indio High School Skills USA chapter. Students enter skills based and leadership based competition categories with a chance to win personal recognition which enhances college applications. Competition categories range from students designing and prototyping innovative products to demonstrating skills in CAD, welding, and CNC manufacturing.

Engineering is not only for students who are considering a career in an engineering field but also for students wanting to get hands-on skills using both traditional and modern tools. It's an exciting opportunity for high school students to contribute to the innovations of tomorrow.

The Network Systems Pathway is your opportunity to jump-start a high-tech career. As a dual enrollment program with College of the Desert, you'll earn 15 tuition-free college credits and high school honors credit, saving you both time and money. Our three-year curriculum gives you hands-on experience in networking, cybersecurity, and cloud services while teaching you valuable skills like Python coding, building two gaming PCs, and working directly with cutting-edge hardware. You will also have the opportunity to compete in the National Cyber League (NCL) cybersecurity competitions.

This pathway provides significant college and career benefits, preparing you for high-paying careers such as a Cybersecurity Specialist, Programmer, or IT Architect. You will also be able to earn five industry certifications for free. Our program's success is proven by our alumni, who have gone on to intern at Google and work at Intel. With the skills and certifications you'll gain here, you'll be well-equipped to stand out to both colleges and future employers.