PATHWAY TO BECOMING AN ENGINEER

WHY BE AN ENGINEER?

Engineers design, build, and maintain the things we need for our modern lives – car engines, robots, cell phones, software systems, airplanes, roads and oil wells.

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Follow the pathway to find out what it takes for you to become an Engineer.

Meet Shalanda - A Reliability Engineer

  • NAME: Shalanda Davis-Layton
  • POSITION: Reliability Engineer
  • COMPANY: Chevron
“Life is full of choices, you always have one, but don’t forget the one you choose can define your future.”

START

HIGH SCHOOL

Begin Your Journey

1TAKE SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, AND MATH (STEM) CLASSES

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2Get Involved

  • Join or start clubs (robotics)
  • Find a mentor/teacher
  • Tour colleges

3Learn About Engineering

  • Talk with teachers and counselors
  • Meet an engineer
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4DECIDE ON A COLLEGE PATH DURING YOUR JUNIOR AND SENIOR YEARS

  • Submit applications
  • Apply for scholarships
  • Take practice tests
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5BE ENGAGED IN COLLEGE

  • Go to class
  • Talk with your professors
  • Find a study group
  • Use free tutoring services
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6MEET WITH YOUR ADVISOR(S)

  • Select classes that work for you
  • Don’t take ALL hard classes
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72ND YEAR OF COLLEGE – DECIDE YOUR MAJOR

  • Talk with your advisor(s) and professors

7aCOMMUNITY COLLEGE STUDENTS – DECIDE WHERE TO TRANSFER

  • Meet with your advisor(s)
  • Tour university campuses
  • Talk to transfer students
  • Make sure you’ve passed all CSU/UC-required courses
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8GET INVOLVED

  • Seek out a career mentor
  • Participate in internships
  • Join LinkedIn
  • Attend networking events and career fairs
  • Join professional organizations - SHPE
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9BEFORE GRADUATION

  • Talk to your professors about jobs
  • Ask for letters of recommendation and references
  • Take the Engineer-In-Training (EIT) Exam
  • Talk with professional organization members
  • Update your resume and cover letter

10GRADUATE WITH A DEGREE IN ENGINEERING

Now you’re an engineer!

🎉 Congratulations!!

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