Overview

Engineering is the application of scientific and mathematical principles to help find solutions to technical problems. This is done mainly by building and designing machinery, vehicles, engines, transportation systems, and various kinds of structures.

Engineering is a very broad category that includes everything from robotics to chemical engineering to biomedical engineering! If you like to work with your hands, are good at science, technology and math, and like to solve problems, consider a career in engineering.

On this page you can learn more about careers in this area and where you can obtain training or educational experience. ​

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RIASEC Categories: ​Investigative, Realistic

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AA Degree (Community College) ​
​Bachelor's Degree​ (*Many require experience or additional certification beyond the Bachelor's Degree, including a Master's Degree)

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You can get experience in this field in the following ways:​​
  • Take engineering CTE courses at your local high school, such as Robotics. 
  • Take math and science courses.
  • Join clubs or groups involved in robotics and engineering.
  • Reach out to a business or organization in the career area you are interested in and ask for information on what the job is really like and what type of education or experience is recommended. 

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