Organization Information
Lead Organization
Roseville Joint Union High School District
Who engaged in this project?
Oakmont High School, Sierra College Mechatronics Program, and Bosch Industries.
Antelope High School is partnering by starting their own Mechatronics program with K-12 SWP funds, teachers have been working together on content, training, and equipment.
Funding Information
Total Funding Received
$444,356
Type of Funding Received
Accelerator Funds
Student Information
Who were the intended beneficiaries?
Students of color and low-income learners
How many students were served?
25 students (1st cohort)
Program Information
As the Capital Region’s economy grows, so does the demand for skilled Mechatronics technicians, and yet a shortage persists. To close this gap, Roseville Joint Union High School District, Sierra College, and Sacramento State launched a Mechatronics pathway starting at Oakmont High School in partnership with Bosch Semiconductors.
Supported by Sacramento K-16 Collaborative’s Accelerator Funds, these initiatives prepares underrepresented students for high-demand engineering careers while strengthening the region’s workforce.
Mechatronics Pathways Map
This document provides a comprehensive overview of the mechatronics pathway in the Capital Region. It outlines the pathway from high school dual enrollment courses and community college to opportunities in university or the workforce.
How is this project reaching high-priority or underserved student populations?
We serve a diverse student population, with 52% students of color, 56% from Title 1 backgrounds, and 12% experiencing homelessness. This program provides critical access to career pathways for underserved students who might otherwise lack opportunities in advanced technical fields.
What is the workforce impact?
Graduates are prepared for high-demand roles in the advanced manufacturing and mechatronics sectors, which are projected to grow 9% by 2026 in the Greater Sacramento Region. With over 1,800 businesses in the region and new industry anchors like Bosch Semiconductors, students enter a labor market with strong employment prospects.
The pathway aligns training with emerging technologies, including semiconductor manufacturing for electric vehicles, ensuring students are equipped for future-focused careers. Employers benefit from a pipeline of locally trained, job-ready talent, contributing to both economic development and upward mobility for students.
Progress towards goals
We are on track to establish a full-fledged Mechatronics program at Oakmont High School. By the 2026-2027 school year, we anticipate offering six sections across three dual-enrolled courses with Sierra College, serving approximately 150 students annually. Our goal is to graduate 25 program completers each year who will continue their education at Sierra College.
Currently, we have a section scheduled for spring, most equipment purchased and ready for deployment, and our teacher is actively working with Sierra College on curriculum alignment. The work will continue beyond the grant period, demonstrating the sustainability of this initiative.
Did you run into any notable challenges or successes?
Not really an unexpected challenge, but the coordination with Sierra College has required much tighter alignment than initially anticipated. They’ve been exceptional partners, but ensuring proper curriculum alignment and meeting all requirements means extra time to get every detail right. The end result is better, but higher quality work takes more time.
The collaboration with Sierra College stands out as one of the strongest partnerships we’ve participated in. Their staff and faculty have worked closely with our teachers on curriculum development, provided comprehensive training, assisted with equipment purchasing, and maintained clear, consistent communication throughout the process. This is a true partnership in every sense.
The depth of this collaboration has also revealed exciting new possibilities, including incorporating a scaled-down version of Sierra College’s capstone project for our high school students, giving them a preview of college-level expectations and better preparing them for their transition to the college program.
Do you have any insights to share?
Be really thoughtful about the inclusion of support people in your project. In our case: How can counselors help push the project forward? Have you discussed the impacts with your technology and facilities people? We have involved all of these stakeholders from early on, and it has helped ensure deliberate actions that lead to smooth implementation.