Skilled and Technical Sciences

Skilled and Technical Sciences (STS) consists of four career clusters: Architecture and Construction; Energy and Engineering; Manufacturing; and Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics.  Through hands-on learning, STS classrooms and labs prepare students with the knowledge and skills that are desperately needed to advance to postsecondary education and/or to enter in to business and industry.  Students have the opportunity to showcase their leadership and technical skills in SkillsUSA, a Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO), as well as learn the importance of community service.  Many of the top 10 High Skill, High Wage, High Demand (H3) jobs depend on workers from the STS career field.

Program of Study

Skilled and Technical Sciences Field Area provides opportunities for students to deepen their understanding of topics in areas such as architectural and design drafting, construction, electricity/electronics, home maintenance, welding, manufacturing, engineering, energy, technical education, and transportation, distribution, and logistics.

Professional Development Opportunities

For more information visit - www.education.ne.gov/nce/professional-development-opportunities/

Career Tours - STS

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Nebraska SkillsUSA

SkillsUSA is a national partnership of students, teachers and industry representatives working together to ensure America has a skilled workforce. SkillsUSA is an individual membership organization serving middle school, high school and college/postsecondary students who are preparing for careers in technical, skilled and service occupations, including health occupations. SkillsUSA Inc. is a national nonprofit and tax-exempt organization.

Contact Us

Aaron Jones

Skilled and Technical Sciences
Career Field Specialist

(531) 739-8224
aaron.jones@nebraska.gov

Updated December 19, 2025 9:51am