YES + e4usa
Partnerships
A Complete PreK–12 Engineering Education Pathway
Engineering for US All (e4usa) and Youth Engineering Solutions (YES) have joined together to give districts a connected PreK–12 pathway, one that starts building engineering thinking in the earliest grades and carries it through high school graduation.
Programs
e4usa and YES together give schools a practical way to bring engineering into every grade level, with curriculum, teacher support, and implementation strategies that work. Districts that adopt both programs can:
Start Early
Engineering thinking takes root in preschool and elementary classrooms, long before students reach high school.
Deepen Learning Over Time
Middle and high school experiences build systems thinking and problem-solving skills that prepare students for complex engineering challenges and beyond.
Open Doors Beyond Graduation
e4usa high school courses connect to college credit opportunities, industry credentials, and careers in engineering and technology.
Across both programs, schools get research-based materials and the professional learning support to use them well.
Preparing the Next Generation of Problem Solvers
Schools across the country are looking for ways to prepare students for a rapidly changing world — one where creativity, collaboration, and engineering thinking are essential.
By combining Engineering for US All (e4usa) and Youth Engineering Solutions (YES), districts can offer a coherent PreK–12 engineering education pathway that develops problem solvers from preschool through high school.
Together, these programs provide research-based curriculum, teacher support, and scalable implementation strategies that allow schools to introduce authentic engineering learning across grade levels.
Engineering Education Across Every Grade
e4usa and YES work together to support engineering learning from preschool through high school.
YES introduces engineering in preschool, elementary, and middle school classrooms and enrichment environments through engaging, standards-aligned curricula.
Students participate in hands-on design challenges that connect engineering with science, literacy, and real-world problem solving. These experiences help students develop curiosity, creativity, and foundational engineering thinking skills while learning how to explore problems and test solutions.
YES programs are designed to integrate into existing classrooms while supporting teachers with curriculum resources and professional learning.
Students in YES:
- Explore real-world problems through hands-on design challenges
- Build creativity, collaboration, and problem-solving skills
- Connect engineering with science, literacy, and everyday experiences
Engineering for US All (e4usa) provides four full-year high school engineering courses — e4usa + Making, e4usa + Programming, e4usa + Design, and e4usa Legacy — that introduce students to engineering through hands-on design challenges and real-world problem solving.
The courses are designed for all students, regardless of prior technical background. The only recommended co-requisite is Algebra I.
Students in e4usa:
- Apply the engineering design process
- Develop and test solutions
- Collaborate to solve complex problems
- Communicate engineering ideas and solutions
- Explore engineering and technology career pathways
- Earn industry-recognized credentials and, at many universities, college credit
Teachers are supported through high-quality instructional materials, professional development, and an ongoing community of educators through the e4usa Hub.
A Seamless Engineering Learning Journey
Students encounter engineering ideas early and build increasingly sophisticated knowledge and skills as they progress through school. By high school, students are prepared to apply engineering design to complex challenges and to explore pathways into careers in engineering, technology, and innovation.
For District Leaders
District leaders often seek ways to expand STEM learning while supporting teachers and aligning with academic standards. The YES + e4usa pathway provides a scalable model for bringing engineering education across grade levels.
Introduce Engineering Early
YES curricula can be integrated into preschool, elementary, and middle school classrooms, after-school programs, or STEM initiatives.
Build a High School Engineering Pathway
e4usa courses provide full-year engineering experiences that can be offered as electives, within STEM academies, or as part of Career and Technical Education (CTE) pathways.
Support Teachers with Professional Learning
Both programs provide curriculum resources, training, and ongoing support to help teachers confidently bring engineering into their classrooms.
This approach allows districts to grow engineering education over time while reaching more students and schools.