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CTE Solutions Guide: Desiging Pathways to Student Success

The CTE Solutions Guide highlights a fully integrated approach to Career and Technical Education, combining ATC’s proven training systems with Meteor Education’s expertise in designing future-ready learning environments. This guide outlines how schools and institutions can partner with ATC and Meteor Education to plan, build, and sustain CTE programs that align curriculum, equipment, and space—delivering hands-on, industry-relevant learning experiences that prepare students for high-demand careers.

CTE Solutions Guide		1
Designing Pathways to Student Success		1
Advanced Technologies Consultants, Inc. (ATC) is the nation’s leading provider and integrator of industry-recognized technical training curriculum, equipment, software, and furniture. Since 1964, we’ve partnered with over 2,200 K-12 districts, career centers, and post-secondary institutions to deliver comprehensive, hands-on solutions that prepare students for the workforce of today - and tomorrow.		2
From curriculum planning and equipment selection to implementation, instructor training, and ongoing support, ATC delivers complete CTE solutions anchored in quality, service, and long-term partnerships.		2
A Stronger Future Through Partnership In 2024, ATC joined forces with Meteor Education, the national leader in designing high-impact learning environments for K-12 and beyond. Together, we now offer a fully integrated solution that blends ATC’s proven CTE systems with Meteor’s future-ready educational spaces - giving clients a single partner for instructional tools, learning environments, and support services.		2
Why Our Integrated Solutions Matter Every ATC partnership is built around our CEES framework, giving clients a powerful combination of:		2
Curriculum & Certifications: Aligned to industry standards and credential pathways that give students a competitive edge		2
Equipment: Hands-on, brand-name systems built for real-world application and durable classroom performance		2
Environments: Furniture solutions designed for functionality, safety, and long-term flexibility		2
Support Services: High-quality, ongoing technical support and training, plus the industry’s only Trade-Up Program - allowing schools to modernize labs over time with minimal disruption		2
With unmatched experience, a service-first philosophy, and a commitment to quality since day one, ATC is proud to stand with educators and institutions as we equip the next generation of skilled professionals.		2
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Festo NC3-Aligned Training Systems for Industry-Recognized Certifications 10 | Building Skills Through Stackable Industry Credentials 11 | Career Exploration Level 12 | Level One: Fundamentals 13 | Level Two: Applied 14 | Level Three: Advanced		3
Advanced Manufacturing & Automation 24 | Robotic Arms 26 | Integrated Training Systems 28 | Workstation Solutions		3
STEM, Makerspaces & Emerging Technologies 32 | STEM & K-12 Learning 33 | Makerspaces & Fabrication 35 | Integrated Automation Education		3
Automotive & Healthcare Technologies 44 | Automotive Technology 46 | Healthcare		3
Learning Environments & Lab Solutions		3
(800) 348-8447		3
End-to-End Program Support		4
Meteor + ATC End-to-End Support Program		5
How We Partner With You		5
Bringing Your CTE Vision to Life		5
Our Unique Process		5
(800) 348-8447		5
Customized Continuing Education Units (CEUs)		6
Focused Training Areas		6
Why Meteor Education		6
Designed for Impact		7
From Vision to Reality		7
Your Partner in Design		7
Meteor + ATC End-to-End Support Program		8
Step Inside the Space. Before It’s Built.		8
Designing Spaces. Building Futures.		8
Key CTE Pathways We Support		8
Automation		8
Robotics		8
Advanced Manufacturing		8
HVAC-R		8
Welding		8
NC3 Level 1		8
Alternative Energy		8
Automotive		8
Healthcare		8
Cosmetology		8
Makerspace		8
Industrial Maintenance		8
atctrain.com		8
Festo NC3-Aligned Training Systems for Industry-Recognized Certifications		9
Building Skills, Empowering Students		10
Stackable Industry Credentials Through Festo and NC3		10
Festo Industry Certification Program		10
Building Skills, Empowering Students		10
Level 3 Certifications | Advanced Advanced Product ID Advanced Industry 4.0 Advanced Robotics Advanced PLCs Advanced Smart Maintenance Advanced Industrial Communications		10
Level 2 Certifications | Applied Applied Product ID Applied Fluid Power Applied Mechanical Systems Applied PLCs Applied Industrial Motor Controls Applied Robotics Applied Industry 4.0		10
Level 1 Certifications | Fundamentals Fundamentals of Electricity Fundamentals of Fluid Power Fundamentals of Mechanical Systems Fundamentals of PLCs and Sensors Fundamentals of Robotics Fundamentals of Industry 4.0		10
Career Exploration Certifications Level Introduction to Aerodynamics Introduction to Alternative Energy Introduction to Environmental Energy Introduction to Exploratory Electronics Introduction to Exploring Electricity Introduction to Mechanisms Introduction to Mechatronics Introduction to Process Engineering		10
atctrain.com		10
MecLab		11
Equipment set TP 1011 M Fundamentals of electrical/electronics		11
Bionics Kit		11
Exploring Mechanisms (3342-A0)		11
Industrial Wiring Learning Solution		12
A-Frame Bench with Pneumatics Set		12
Hydraulics Basic Level Equipment Set TP 501		12
Fundamentals of Mechanical Systems		12
Advanced PLC Training System (Rockwell Automation 3355)		12
Sensors for Object Detection TP 1311		12
Industrial Controls, Basic Controls Learning System (8036)		13
PLC EduTrainer Universal/ Compact		13
Level Three: Advanced		14
Industry 4.0		14
Integrated Manufacturing		14
Cyber-Physical Lab		14
Smart Factory		14
Hartnell College		14
Real-World Learning. Future Ready Skills At Hartnell College, students use the Cyber-Physical Lab to learn by doing—building, operating, and troubleshooting the same types of automated systems used in modern manufacturing. Through hands-on experience with pneumatics, robotics, and smart factory technologies, students gain a clear understanding of how real-world systems work and interact. This approach helps them build confidence, strengthen problem-solving skills, and develop practical experience that prepares them for careers in advanced manufacturing, mechatronics, and other high-demand technical fields.		14
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Proven at Scale: The Festo NC3 Certification Network		15
Festo and NC3 deliver industry-recognized certifications through a growing network of institutions, instructors, and industry partners.		15
INDUSTRY 4.0		15
CERTIFICATION PROGRAM		15
409		15
45,013		15
1035		15
FESTO GREENLEE Pathway		15
ATC Success Story		16
West-MEC		16
"Our students are able to get industry experience and be trusted to move into our business partners because of the equipment that we put them in front of."		16
atctrain.com		16
Career Pathways in Skilled Trades & Industrial Systems		17
Refrigerant Recovery, Evacuation, & Charging Training Unit (TU-355)		18
Universal Desktop Gas Furnace Electrical Simulator UN-1213		19
EMS Learning Systems		20
Information Technology & Cybersecurity		21
Cybersecurity Training Systems		21
Cybersecurity for Drones (UAS-6500)		21
Cybersecurity Essentials (CS 1000)		21
Fundamentals of Information Technology (MC 1100)		21
Industrial Networks Cybersecurity (CS 3000)		21
IT & Cybersecurity Progression		21
(800) 348-8447		21
Nacelle - Wind Turbine Learning System (46122-20)		22
Career Pathways in Advanced Manufacturing & Automation		23
Advanced Manufacturing & Robotics		24
Robotic Arms		24
UR3e Payload: 3 kg | Reach: 500 mm		24
UR12e Payload: 12.5 kg | Reach: 1300 mm		24
MG400 Payload: 750 g | Reach: 440 mm		24
UR7e Payload: 7.5 kg | Reach: 850 mm		24
Magician Payload: 0.5 kg | Reach: 320 mm		24
Magician E6 Payload: 1 kg | Reach: 440 mm		24
atctrain.com		24
Advanced Manufacturing & Robotics		25
End-Effectors & Tooling		25
Hand-E Gripper		25
Hand-E gripper delivers high-precision, reliable performance for advanced industrial assembly tasks.		25
2-inch parallel stroke for precise handling		25
Sealed design meets ISO/TS 15066 standards		25
Wrist Camera		25
Vision system for UR teach pendant enabling quick, repeatable industrial part handling.		25
Easy part teaching and feature detection for beginners		25
Expert mode allows advanced program fine-tuning		25
Wingman Changer System Manual Kit		25
Multi-purpose robotic tool for welding, palletizing, and machine tending applications efficiently.		25
ISO/TS 15066 certified for safe industrial use		25
Quick plug-and-play setup with one-minute tool change		25
Magician End Tools		25
Interchangeable tools expanding Magician robot capabilities for versatile applications.		25
Supports pick-and-place tasks		25
Software-controlled operation		25
E Pick Vacuum Gripper		25
Versatile gripper handles various materials with customizable control for industrial applications.		25
Picks up even and uneven workpieces easily		25
Custom bracket and air nodes for precise control		25
2F-85 & 2F-140 Adaptive Gripper		25
Industrial two-finger adaptive grippers for collaborative robots handling diverse automation tasks.		25
Ideal for pick-and-place and part handling		25
Supports machine tending and varied industrial applications		25
Wingman Changer System Automatic Kit		25
Premium Quality, made from surface-treated, high-grade aluminum components.		25
Comes with electrical modules, pneumatics modules and built-in pneumatics		25
Rated payload 33 kg		25
Magician E6 ES01 Electric Suction Cup		25
Compact robotic gripper for handling, palletizing, and packaging small components efficiently.		25
Quick-release nozzle enables multi-nozzle versatility		25
Low-noise, self-contained design ideal for teaching		25
(800) 348-8447		25
Advanced Manufacturing & Robotics		26
Integrated Training Systems		26
Collaborative Robotics Training Kit		26
MecLab with Dobot		26
MPS SICK Sensor Safety Education Cart		26
AI Accelerator		26
Enabled Robotics		26
Vectis Standard Air-Cooled Welding Cart Base System		26
Q-Span Metrology Kit		26
Kuka Ready 2 Educate Cart		26
atctrain.com		26
Advanced Manufacturing & Robotics		27
K-12 Robotic Solutions		27
MG 400 Robotic Training System		27
Magician Sensor Kit		27
Magician Vision Kit		27
Magician Lite Conveyor Belt Kit		27
Magician Linear Rail Kit		27
Magician AI Teaching Kit		27
Magician Lite GO and Map		27
Magician Lite Robotic Curriculum		27
(800) 348-8447		27
Advanced Manufacturing & Robotics		28
Workstation Solutions		28
UR3e/7e Robot Demo Stand		28
UR Mobile Workstation		28
URe Series Pedestal Base		28
atctrain.com		28
Advanced Manufacturing & Robotics		29
Robotics eLearning Platforms		29
Universal Robots Academy		29
Robotiq eLearning		29
Dobot Academy		29
DobotLab		29
Universal Robots Academy Modules		29
(800) 348-8447		29
Modesto Junior College		30
Career Pathways in STEM, Makerspaces & Emerging Technologies		31
Bionics Kit		32
Makerspaces & Fabrication		33
3D Printers and Laser Systems		33
Ultimaker 3D Printers		33
xTool P3		33
LS100 Laser Engraving Machine		33
MakerBot SKETCH Sprint		33
xTool MetalFab		33
WeLase Laser Engraving Machine		33
(800) 348-8447		33
Makerspace & Fabrication		34
CNC & Workshop Equipment		34
18″ Variable Speed Drill Press		34
PM1500 Bandsaw		34
31A Belt and Disc Sander		34
3520 C Lathe, 2HP, 1PH 220 V		34
17" Drill Press		34
15" Woodworking Bandsaw		34
Belt / 12" Disc Sander with Closed Stand		34
18" x 40" Wood Lathe		34
atctrain.com		34
Integrated Automation Education		35
GRIT Automation		35
How It Works		35
Asset Management		35
Access Control		35
Dust Management		35
ROOTS Education		35
RISE: Core		35
RISE: Pro		35
RISE: Plus		35
(800) 348-8447		35
ATC Success Story		36
Georgetown ISD		36
"It's created an opportunity for students to find what they're passionate about and then grow into that. And the community recognizes that and appreciates it."		36
atctrain.com		36
Career Pathways in Immersive Learning & Simulations		37
Immersive Learning Technologies		38
Fire & Emergency Simulation Training Systems		38
FLAIM Systems provide immersive, mixed-reality firefighter training solutions that combine virtual reality, real equipment, and multi-sensory feedback to simulate realistic fire and emergency scenarios. These solutions are designed to enhance hands-on learning while reducing safety risks, environmental impact, and long-term training costs. FLAIM enables schools to deliver modern, workforce-aligned fire science programs in a safe and controlled environment.		38
Fire Extinguisher Training System		38
Firefighter Training System		38
atctrain.com		38
Immersive Learning Technologies		39
Virtual Dissection Systems		39
Cadaviz Virtual Dissection Table		39
Extensive Content: Numbers at Glance		39
(800) 348-8447		39
Immersive Learning Technologies		40
zSpace AR/VR Learning Systems		40
zSpace Laptops		40
zSpace is an all-in-one AR/VR laptop that delivers immersive learning in math, science, health sciences, and CTE—no headset or glasses needed. The Inspire and Inspire Pro also support eSports, simulation, and data visualization. This allows students to experience safe, interactive learning before performing hands-on lessons. With hundreds of interactive lessons, educators can create unforgettable classroom experiences.		40
zSpace Inspire		40
zSpace Inspire 2		40
zSpace Inspire 2 Pro		40
zSpace Imagine		40
Core zSpace Applications		40
Advanced Manufacturing & Robotics		40
Immersive simulation platform for training in advanced manufacturing and robotics applications.		40
Industrial Robotics Mechanic by GTAFE		40
Electrical & Electronic Technology by Fun2		40
Franklin’s Lab A3 by zSpace		40
Wave NG Welding by MIMBUS		40
Information Technology		40
Interactive platform delivering immersive information technology training and certification preparation.		40
BlocksCAD 3D by BlocksCAD		40
Pathway Esports by Mastery Coding		40
Foundations of Web & Game Development by Mastery Coding		40
ParaView by Kitware		40
Health Science		40
Augmented reality learning system for comprehensive health science instruction.		40
VIVED Science by VIVED		40
VIVED Anatomy by VIVED		40
Visible Body Courseware by Visible Body		40
Criminal Justice by Certify-ED		40
Skilled Trades		40
Immersive learning platform supporting hands-on skilled trades training and certification.		40
Franklin’s Lab by zSpace		40
VIVED Carpentry by VIVED		40
Electrical Control Instruction by Fun2		40
Electrical Fundamentals by Labtech		40
atctrain.com		40
Immersive Learning Technologies		41
Festo LX Digital Learning Platform		41
From knowledge to application—Festo LX bridges the gap between learning and doing.		41
Why Festo LX		41
What Makes It Different		41
LX Topic Coverage		41
(800) 348-8447		41
Immersive Learning Technologies		42
Simulation Software & Platforms		42
Festo FluidSIM		42
Interactive simulation software for pneumatics, hydraulics, and electro-fluid control systems.		42
Intuitive drag-and-drop circuit design with diagnostics		42
Generates documentation with measurements, graphs, and live simulation data		42
RealGames-Factory I/O		42
3D factory automation simulation software for PLC training and virtual system design.		42
20+ ready-to-use scenes inspired by typical factory applications		42
Build custom virtual factories with a library of industrial parts		42
AugmentedArc® Augmented Reality Welding System		42
AR welding trainer combining virtual arc practice with real skills development.		42
Safe, no-fume training environment for beginners to advanced welders		42
Performance metrics and analytics for skill assessment		42
Festo CIROS		42
Powerful 3D simulation software for virtual commissioning and automation training.		42
Extensive library with 1100+ robot models and automation modules		42
Interfaces with MES, CAD formats, Python, and external controllers		42
Festo LVSIM-EMS		42
Simulation software replicating electromechanical training systems for virtual learning and experimentation.		42
Sophisticated models simulate motors, generators, transformers, loads, and power supplies		42
Allows users to build and test circuits without physical hardware		42
Systran-PEAL		42
3D industrial process equipment animation library for interactive technical learning and visualization.		42
Interactive exercises and self-check assessments to reinforce learning		42
Customizable learning libraries for specific industries and topics		42
atctrain.com		42
Career Pathways in Automotive & Healthcare Technologies		43
Basics of Electronics		44
Training Stand		44
Automotive Technology		45
System Diagnostics and Training		45
T-Varia Lighting		45
Training Package HV-Safety Trainer		45
Automotive Sensors Trainer		45
KG Box Fault Simulation		45
T-Varia Motor Management		45
Automotive Lock-out Trainer		45
Training Package Automotive Bus Systems Basics Trainer 2.0		45
EV Charging Station		45
(800) 348-8447		45
Healthcare		46
EMS Training Solutions		46
SimRig® The Classroom Ambulance Trainer		46
SimLabSolutions EMS Sim Starter Bundle		46
atctrain.com		46
Life/form® 15-Lead ECG Placement Trainer		47
Laerdal Little Anne AED Manikin w/ AED – Trainer 2		47
Reusable Suture & Staple Removal Practice Pad		47
Predesigned Medication Administration Skills Bundle		47
Midmark Ritter Blood Drawing Chair		48
Detecto Mechanical Standing Scale		48
Loaded Phlebotomy Cart		48
Learning Environments and Lab Solutions		49
Extreme Duty Double Tier Narrow Lockers		50
Welding Booth Curtain Front / Free Standing		51
HD Welding Booth Package		51
GOA-4 – 4 Station Gas Welding Table		51
Inline Styling Station- Double Sided Inline		52
Certifications and Industry Credentials		53
Certifications & Industry Credentials		54
Certification Offerings		54
National Coalition of Certification Centers (NC3)		54
The Train-The-Trainer (TTT) program provides instructors with:		54
atctrain.com		54
Certifications		55
Industry Certification Partners		55
The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies (PMMI)		55
Recognized by the U.S. Department of Labor and the Manufacturing Institute’s Skills Certification System.		55
Electronic Technical Association (ETA)		55
Covers a wide range of technology fields, including electronics, fiber optics and wireless.		55
National Center for Construction Education & Research (NCCER)		55
Leading Construction Education Provider, supporting both industry and CTE programs.		55
National Institute for Metalworking Skills (NIMS)		55
Nonprofit Organization, focused on strengthening the U.S. manufacturing workforce.		55
(800) 348-8447		55
Innovative. Engaging. Proven.		56

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