{"id":1767,"date":"2024-01-25T08:42:55","date_gmt":"2024-01-25T08:42:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.k12.com\/?page_id=1767"},"modified":"2024-09-20T14:38:50","modified_gmt":"2024-09-20T14:38:50","slug":"engineering-technology-pathway","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.k12.com\/career-and-college-prep\/career-prep\/career-fields\/engineering-and-manufacturing\/engineering-technology-pathway\/","title":{"rendered":"Engineering &#038; Technology Pathway"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-k12-section container-fluid bg-color-white\n\t\ttext-black padding-4\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-12 px-mobile-0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-k12-content-block container\"><div class=\"row no-wrap\"><div class=\"col-6 sort-mobile-1 mb-mobile-4 align-self-center hidden-sm\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1136\" height=\"1136\" src=\"https:\/\/www.k12.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/5-Young-Women-Glasses-Phoneape5-Heart-1.png\" alt=\"image (name )\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-1768 img-fluid square\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.k12.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/5-Young-Women-Glasses-Phoneape5-Heart-1.png 1136w, https:\/\/www.k12.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/5-Young-Women-Glasses-Phoneape5-Heart-1-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.k12.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/5-Young-Women-Glasses-Phoneape5-Heart-1-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.k12.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/5-Young-Women-Glasses-Phoneape5-Heart-1-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.k12.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/5-Young-Women-Glasses-Phoneape5-Heart-1-768x768.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1136px) 100vw, 1136px\" \/><\/div><div class=\"col-6 align-self-center text-margin-left sort-mobile-2\"><h2 class=\" \">Enjoy STEM?<\/h2><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1136\" height=\"1136\" src=\"https:\/\/www.k12.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/5-Young-Women-Glasses-Phoneape5-Heart-1.png\" alt=\"image (name )\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-1768 img-fluid square hidden-lg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.k12.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/5-Young-Women-Glasses-Phoneape5-Heart-1.png 1136w, https:\/\/www.k12.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/5-Young-Women-Glasses-Phoneape5-Heart-1-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.k12.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/5-Young-Women-Glasses-Phoneape5-Heart-1-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.k12.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/5-Young-Women-Glasses-Phoneape5-Heart-1-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.k12.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/5-Young-Women-Glasses-Phoneape5-Heart-1-768x768.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1136px) 100vw, 1136px\" \/><p class=\" \">Does your student enjoy science, math, and technology? Do they love creating complex constructions out of blocks, building and launching rockets, or programming code? They may be right for a career in engineering or technology!<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-k12-section container-fluid bg-color-hint\n\t\ttext-black  reduced-padding-bottom sticky\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-12 px-mobile-0\">\n<nav class=\"wp-block-k12-submenu second-nav-container navbar\" aria-label=\"Secondary Menu\" data-is_expand=\"0\" data-is_hover=\"1\" aria-haspopup=\"true\" aria-expanded=\"false\" role=\"button\"><div class=\"container\"><h6 class=\"navbar__heading \">Related Links<\/h6><ul id=\"secondary-menu\" class=\"navbar__menu hidden-sm\" role=\"menubar\"><li id=\"menu-item-0\" class=\"navbar__menu-item empty \" role=\"none\"><p class=\"text-bold submenu_item  \" role=\"menuitem\" aria-haspopup=\"false\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"#menu-item-0-child\" href=\"#menu-item-0-child\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.k12.com\/stride-career-prep\/career-fields\/manufacturing\/advanced-manufacturing\">Advanced Manufacturing Pathway<\/a><\/p><ul id=\"menu-item-0-child\" class=\"navbar__menu-submenu\" role=\"menu\"><\/ul><\/li><li id=\"menu-item-1\" class=\"navbar__menu-item empty \" role=\"none\"><p class=\"text-bold submenu_item  \" role=\"menuitem\" aria-haspopup=\"false\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"#menu-item-1-child\" href=\"#menu-item-1-child\"><a href=\"\/career-and-college-prep\/career-prep\/career-fields\/engineering-and-manufacturing\/heavy-machine-operation-pathway\/\">Heavy Machine Operations Pre-Apprenticeship Pathway<\/a><\/p><ul id=\"menu-item-1-child\" class=\"navbar__menu-submenu\" role=\"menu\"><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"navbar__menu-item hidden\" role=\"none\"><p class=\"view_all chevron \" aria-haspopup=\"true\" aria-expanded=\"false\" role=\"button\">View All<\/p><p class=\"close hidden chevron \" aria-haspopup=\"true\" aria-expanded=\"false\" role=\"button\">Close<\/p><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/nav>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-k12-section container-fluid bg-color-sky-light\n\t\ttext-black padding-4\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-12 px-mobile-0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-k12-section container bg-color-sky-light\n\t\ttext-black\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-12 px-mobile-0\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Many Options<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are many different options to choose from in this field. Those who love building design may enjoy working as a drafter\/CAD designer or an architect. Those who love to watch the hum of activity on a construction site are probably cut out for a career as a civil engineer or civil engineering technician. More intrigued by the mechanisms that power plants or elevators? They might prefer a career as a mechanical engineer or mechanical engineering technician. And if they love factory tours and finding out just how things are made, they might be a great industrial engineer or industrial engineering technician.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Career Prep* Engineering &amp; Technology Pathway provides a rigorous curriculum designed to give students a broad exposure to the engineering field and a solid foundation in engineering principles and design.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-k12-section container-fluid bg-color-hint\n\t\ttext-black padding-4\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-12 px-mobile-0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-k12-section container bg-color-hint\n\t\ttext-black\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-12 px-mobile-0\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Gain real-world skills through project-based learning.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Career Prep has implemented&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.k12.com\/career-and-college-prep\/career-prep\/offerings-curriculum-and-services\/project-based-learning\/\">project-based learning<\/a>&nbsp;(PBL) to hone students\u2019 problem-solving, communication, critical thinking, and team collaboration skills. Students who choose this pathway gain a broad understanding of engineering and are introduced to robotics or engineering drawing and design.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-k12-section container-fluid bg-color-white\n\t\ttext-black padding-4\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-12 px-mobile-0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-k12-section container bg-color-white\n\t\ttext-black  has-margin-bottom\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-12 px-mobile-0\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Our Engineering &amp; Technology Curriculum in Detail<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>All students take the core courses required for high school graduation in their state. The chart below, however, shows the additional classes they\u2019ll take as an Engineering &amp; Technology Pathway student and the industry-recognized certification exams they can prepare to take. You can see the rest of the curriculum by viewing the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.k12.com\/career-and-college-prep\/career-prep\/offerings-curriculum-and-services\/course-list-and-sample-lessons\/\">full course list<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-k12-grid\" style=\"grid-template-columns:repeat(4, 1fr)\">\n<div style=\"order:0\" class=\"wp-block-k12-grid-cell bg-color-light\n\t\ttext-black\" data-grid-row=\"0\" data-grid-stripe=\"odd\">\n<p><strong>CAREER EXPLORATION COURSES<\/strong><br>These courses provide an opportunity for students to gain insight into potential careers.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"order:100\" class=\"wp-block-k12-grid-cell bg-color-light\n\t\ttext-black\" data-grid-row=\"0\" data-grid-stripe=\"odd\">\n<p><strong>CAREER FOUNDATION COURSES<\/strong><br>These courses are building blocks that prepare students for more specialized pathway courses.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"order:200\" class=\"wp-block-k12-grid-cell bg-color-light\n\t\ttext-black\" data-grid-row=\"0\" data-grid-stripe=\"odd\">\n<p><strong>CAREER PREPARATION COURSES<\/strong><br>These courses prepare students for industry-recognized certification exams.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"order:300\" class=\"wp-block-k12-grid-cell bg-color-light\n\t\ttext-black\" data-grid-row=\"0\" data-grid-stripe=\"odd\">\n<p><strong>OPTIONAL CAREER LEARNING COURSES<\/strong><br>While not required, these courses provide an opportunity for students to gain knowledge and skills that are useful in their chosen careers.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"order:1\" class=\"wp-block-k12-grid-cell bg-color-hint\n\t\ttext-black\" data-grid-row=\"1\" data-grid-stripe=\"even\">\n<p>Engineering Explorations<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"order:101\" class=\"wp-block-k12-grid-cell bg-color-hint\n\t\ttext-black\" data-grid-row=\"1\" data-grid-stripe=\"even\">\n<p>Applied Engineering 1: Introduction<sup>\u2020<\/sup><br>Applied Engineering 2: Solving Problems<sup>\u2020<\/sup><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"order:201\" class=\"wp-block-k12-grid-cell bg-color-hint\n\t\ttext-black\" data-grid-row=\"1\" data-grid-stripe=\"even\">\n<p>Introduction to Robotics 1<br>Introduction to Robotics 2<sup>\u2020<\/sup><br>OR<br>Engineering Drawing and Design 1<br>Engineering Drawing and Design 2<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"order:301\" class=\"wp-block-k12-grid-cell bg-color-hint\n\t\ttext-black\" data-grid-row=\"1\" data-grid-stripe=\"even\">\n<p>Introduction to Mechanical Engineering<br>Green Design and Technology<br>Intro to Biotechnology<br>Biotechnology: Unlocking Nature\u2019s Secrets<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Note: Pathway courses are subject to change.<\/em><br><em>\u2020New in fall 2022<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-k12-section container-fluid bg-color-sky-light\n\t\ttext-black  reduced-padding-bottom\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-12 px-mobile-0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-k12-section container bg-color-sky-light\n\t\ttext-black padding-4\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-12 px-mobile-0\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Get credentialed.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In a world where competition for jobs, pay increases, and academic success continues to increase, certifications provide a credible, third-party assessment of a student\u2019s skills and knowledge of a given subject. Students in this pathway can prepare to take these industry-recognized certification exams:**<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-k12-grid\" style=\"grid-template-columns:repeat(1, 1fr)\">\n<div style=\"order:0\" class=\"wp-block-k12-grid-cell bg-color-light\n\t\ttext-black\" data-grid-row=\"0\" data-grid-stripe=\"odd\">\n<p><strong>CAREER SKILLS CERTIFICATIONS<\/strong><br>These baseline certifications indicate students have mastered domain-specific, entry-level job skills.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"order:1\" class=\"wp-block-k12-grid-cell bg-color-hint\n\t\ttext-black\" data-grid-row=\"1\" data-grid-stripe=\"even\">\n<p>NOCTI Pre-Engineering\/Engineering Technology<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-k12-section container-fluid bg-color-hint\n\t\ttext-black  reduced-padding-bottom\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-12 px-mobile-0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-k12-section container bg-color-hint\n\t\ttext-black padding-4\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-12 px-mobile-0\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Get ahead of the competition.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We encourage students to jumpstart the job search by helping them create a professional r\u00e9sum\u00e9, cover letter, and profile on&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.k12.com\/career-and-college-prep\/career-prep\/\"><strong>Tallo<\/strong><\/a>, the leading professional networking platform for Gen Z. Plus, they connect virtually to working business professionals and entrepreneurs through&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=RrJ4OYcDax8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Nepris<\/strong><\/a>.***<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-k12-section container bg-color-white\n\t\ttext-black padding-4\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-12 px-mobile-0\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Find a school near you that offers the Engineering &amp; Technology Pathway.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Career Prep programs** with the Engineering\/Technology pathway are available at tuition-free K12-powered, public online schools in the following states:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>COLORADO<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/codca.k12.com\/stride-career-prep\/manufacturing-and-trades\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Destinations Career Academy of Colorado<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>OHIO<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/ohva.k12.com\/stride-career-prep\/engineering\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ohio Virtual Academy<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Don\u2019t see your state? Check out the tuition-based option&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/k12privateacademy.com\/stride-career-prep\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>here<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;in the Engineering &amp; Technology Pathway. There are also tuition-free options in a related field: the&nbsp;<a href=\"\/career-and-college-prep\/career-prep\/career-fields\/engineering-and-manufacturing\/heavy-machine-operation-pathway\/\"><strong>Heavy Machine Operations<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;Pathway.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-k12-section container-fluid bg-color-hint\n\t\ttext-black padding-4\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-12 px-mobile-0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-k12-faq\"><div class=\"container\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-12 heading\"><h2 class=\" \">Choose a career. Prepare for the future.<\/h2><p class=\" \">Students in this pathway can prepare for a wide variety of careers in the field of engineering, including:<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"row accordions\"><div class=\"col-12\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-k12-faq-content\"><div id=\"tabpanel-panel-VsLGM7Js\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"tabpanel-tag-VsLGM7Js\" class=\"tabs__panel k12_accordion\"><div><div class=\"accordion\"><div class=\"accordion-item\"><button class=\"accordion-header\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"#accordion-VsLGM7Js-0\" type=\"button\"><h3>Drafter\/CAD Designer<\/h3><\/button><div id=\"accordion-VsLGM7Js-0\" class=\"accordion-content\"><p class=\"\">Drafters use computer-assisted design (CAD) software to convert rough sketches and specifications from engineers and architects into technical drawings. Most workers specialize in architectural, civil, electrical, or mechanical drafting and use technical drawings to help design everything from microchips to skyscrapers.<br><br><strong>2021 Median Salary<\/strong><br>$60,290<br><br><strong>Expected Job Growth Rate for 2020\u20132030<\/strong><br>Declining<br><br><strong>Typical Entry-Level Education<br><\/strong>Associate\u2019s degree<br><br><em>This data reflects the information available from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook on June 29, 2022. To learn more about this occupation, visit\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/ooh\/architecture-and-engineering\/drafters.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">bls.gov\/ooh\/architecture-and-engineering\/drafters.htm<\/a>.<\/strong><\/em><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-k12-faq-content\"><div id=\"tabpanel-panel-nnCtbBO5\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"tabpanel-tag-nnCtbBO5\" class=\"tabs__panel k12_accordion\"><div><div class=\"accordion\"><div class=\"accordion-item\"><button class=\"accordion-header\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"#accordion-nnCtbBO5-0\" type=\"button\"><h3>Civil Engineering<\/h3><\/button><div id=\"accordion-nnCtbBO5-0\" class=\"accordion-content\"><p class=\"\">Civil engineers conceive, design, build, supervise, operate, construct, and maintain infrastructure projects and systems in the public and private sectors, including roads, buildings, airports, tunnels, dams, bridges, and water supply and sewage treatment systems. Civil engineers must consider a wide range of factors when planning and implementing these projects, including community master plans, government regulations, potential environmental hazards, and construction costs. They must also conduct tests on soils and building materials to ensure the project will be structurally sound. They also oversee the surveying team and its work.<br><br><strong>2021 Median Salary<\/strong><br>$88,050<br><br><strong>Expected Job Growth Rate for 2020\u20132030<\/strong><br>Average<br><br><strong>Typical Entry-Level Education<br><\/strong>Bachelor\u2019s degree<br><br><em>This data reflects the information available from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook on\u00a0June 29, 2022. To learn more about this occupation, visit\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/ooh\/architecture-and-engineering\/civil-engineers.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">bls.gov\/ooh\/architecture-and-engineering\/civil-engineers.htm<\/a>.<\/strong><\/em><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-k12-faq-content\"><div id=\"tabpanel-panel-cPIfuFb5\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"tabpanel-tag-cPIfuFb5\" class=\"tabs__panel k12_accordion\"><div><div class=\"accordion\"><div class=\"accordion-item\"><button class=\"accordion-header\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"#accordion-cPIfuFb5-0\" type=\"button\"><h3>Civil Engineering Technician<\/h3><\/button><div id=\"accordion-cPIfuFb5-0\" class=\"accordion-content\"><p class=\"\">Civil engineering technicians work under the supervision of licensed civil engineers to help plan, design, and build highways, bridges, and other infrastructure projects for commercial, industrial, residential, and land development projects. They spend significant amounts of time on construction sites, taking soil and other samples for analysis in a laboratory and supervising and evaluating the work of contractors to ensure the civil engineers\u2019 plans are followed and work meets all design specifications and codes. They also assist with preparing cost estimates and documenting project activities and costs.<br><br><strong>2021 Median Salary<\/strong><br>$58,320<br><br><strong>Expected Job Growth Rate for 2020\u20132030<\/strong><br>Slower than average<br><br><strong>Typical Entry-Level Education<br><\/strong>Associate\u2019s degree<br><br><em>This data reflects the information available from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook on June 29, 2022. To learn more about this occupation, visit\u00a0<strong>.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/ooh\/architecture-and-engineering\/civil-engineering-technicians.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/ooh\/architecture-and-engineering\/civil-engineering-technicians.htm<\/a>.<\/strong><\/em><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-k12-faq-content\"><div id=\"tabpanel-panel-4XtsizNt\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"tabpanel-tag-4XtsizNt\" class=\"tabs__panel k12_accordion\"><div><div class=\"accordion\"><div class=\"accordion-item\"><button class=\"accordion-header\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"#accordion-4XtsizNt-0\" type=\"button\"><h3>Industrial Engineer<\/h3><\/button><div id=\"accordion-4XtsizNt-0\" class=\"accordion-content\"><p class=\"\">Industrial engineers focus on how to get the work done most efficiently, balancing many factors, such as time, number of workers needed, available technology, product quality requirements, workers\u2019 safety, environmental concerns, and cost. They analyze cost and quality data, as well as business processes and workflows, to re-engineer manufacturing and other business processes. They develop new workflows, management control systems, and quality control systems to address any identified problems and enhance quality and output while controlling costs.<br><br><strong>2021 Median Salary<\/strong><br>$95,300<br><br><strong>Expected Job Growth Rate for 2020\u20132030<\/strong><br>Faster than average<br><br><strong>Typical Entry-Level Education<br><\/strong>Bachelor\u2019s degree<br><br><em>This data reflects the information available from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook on June 29, 2022. To learn more about this occupation, visit\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/ooh\/architecture-and-engineering\/industrial-engineers.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">bls.gov\/ooh\/architecture-and-engineering\/industrial-engineers.htm<\/a>.<\/strong><\/em><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-k12-faq-content\"><div id=\"tabpanel-panel-xgtyKn47\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"tabpanel-tag-xgtyKn47\" class=\"tabs__panel k12_accordion\"><div><div class=\"accordion\"><div class=\"accordion-item\"><button class=\"accordion-header\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"#accordion-xgtyKn47-0\" type=\"button\"><h3>Industrial Engineering Technician<\/h3><\/button><div id=\"accordion-xgtyKn47-0\" class=\"accordion-content\"><p class=\"\">Industrial engineering technicians assist industrial engineers in creating systems that integrate workers, machines, materials, information, and energy to make a product or provide a service. They prepare machinery and equipment layouts, plan workflows, conduct statistical production studies, and analyze production costs.<br><br><strong>2021 Median Salary<\/strong><br>$60,220<br><br><strong>Expected Job Growth Rate for 2020\u20132030<\/strong><br>Slower than average<br><br><strong>Typical Entry-Level Education<br><\/strong>Associate\u2019s degree<br><br><em>This data reflects the information available from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook on June 29, 2022. To learn more about this occupation, visit\u00a0<strong>.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/ooh\/architecture-and-engineering\/industrial-engineering-technicians.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">bls.gov\/ooh\/architecture-and-engineering\/industrial-engineering-technicians.htm<\/a>.<\/strong><\/em><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-k12-faq-content\"><div id=\"tabpanel-panel-ClHJm697\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"tabpanel-tag-ClHJm697\" class=\"tabs__panel k12_accordion\"><div><div class=\"accordion\"><div class=\"accordion-item\"><button class=\"accordion-header\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"#accordion-ClHJm697-0\" type=\"button\"><h3>Mechanical Engineer<\/h3><\/button><div id=\"accordion-ClHJm697-0\" class=\"accordion-content\"><p class=\"\">Mechanical engineers are problem-solvers who create new products and devices to produce power, maintain climate control in buildings, move people, improve manufacturing processes, or solve other challenges. They analyze the challenge, develop a prototype of a product to solve it, test these prototypes, refine and finalize the design, and oversee the manufacturing of the final product.<br><br><strong>2021 Median Salary<\/strong><br>$95,300<br><br><strong>Expected Job Growth Rate for 2020\u20132030<\/strong><br>Average<br><br><strong>Typical Entry-Level Education<br><\/strong>Bachelor\u2019s degree<br><br><em>This data reflects the information available from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook on June 29, 2022. To learn more about this occupation, visit\u00a0<strong>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/ooh\/architecture-and-engineering\/mechanical-engineers.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">bls.gov\/ooh\/architecture-and-engineering\/mechanical-engineers.htm<\/a>.<\/strong><\/em><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-k12-faq-content\"><div id=\"tabpanel-panel-OfbqPxTH\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"tabpanel-tag-OfbqPxTH\" class=\"tabs__panel k12_accordion\"><div><div class=\"accordion\"><div class=\"accordion-item\"><button class=\"accordion-header\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"#accordion-OfbqPxTH-0\" type=\"button\"><h3>Mechanical Engineering Technician<\/h3><\/button><div id=\"accordion-OfbqPxTH-0\" class=\"accordion-content\"><p class=\"\">Mechanical engineering technologists and technicians help mechanical engineers design, develop, test, and manufacture machines and other devices. The work primarily in factories or in research and development labs.<br><br><strong>2021 Median Salary<\/strong><br>$60,460<br><br><strong>Expected Job Growth Rate for 2020\u20132030<\/strong><br>Average<br><br><strong>Typical Entry-Level Education<br><\/strong>Associate\u2019s degree<br><br><em>This data reflects the information available from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook on June 29, 2022. To learn more about this occupation, visit\u00a0<strong>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/ooh\/architecture-and-engineering\/mechanical-engineering-technicians.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">bls.gov\/ooh\/architecture-and-engineering\/mechanical-engineering-technicians.htm<\/a>.<\/strong><\/em><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-k12-faq-content\"><div id=\"tabpanel-panel-szUJgvoR\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"tabpanel-tag-szUJgvoR\" class=\"tabs__panel k12_accordion\"><div><div class=\"accordion\"><div class=\"accordion-item\"><button class=\"accordion-header\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"#accordion-szUJgvoR-0\" type=\"button\"><h3>Surveying and Mapping Technician<\/h3><\/button><div id=\"accordion-szUJgvoR-0\" class=\"accordion-content\"><p class=\"\">Surveying and mapping technicians assist surveyors and cartographers in making maps and carrying out site surveys to accurately record property and jurisdictional boundaries, bodies of water, elevation, and other geographical features.<br><br>Surveying technicians spend much of their day outside, searching for prior survey points such as boundary stones, operating surveying equipment, and marking boundaries. Either onsite or back at the office, they enter data into software so that the surveyor may prepare a site map.<br><br>Mapping technicians help cartographers (map makers) produce and update maps, using computers to combine data from different sources. Mapping technicians may use drones to take aerial photos that help inform the map-making process, and they may use software such as Geographic Information Systems (GIS).<br><br><strong>2021 Median Salary<\/strong><br>$46,910<br><br><strong>Expected Job Growth Rate for 2020\u20132030<\/strong><br>Slower than average<br><br><strong>Typical Entry-Level Education<br><\/strong>High school diploma or equivalent<br><br><em>This data reflects the information available from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook on June 29, 2022. To learn more about this occupation, visit\u00a0<strong>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/ooh\/architecture-and-engineering\/surveying-and-mapping-technicians.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">bls.gov\/ooh\/architecture-and-engineering\/surveying-and-mapping-technicians.htm<\/a>.<\/strong><\/em><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-12 d-flex justify-content-center\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-k12-section container-fluid bg-color-sky-light\n\t\ttext-black padding-4\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-12 px-mobile-0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-k12-faq\"><div class=\"container\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-12 heading\"><h2 class=\" \">FAQs<\/h2><\/div><\/div><div class=\"row accordions\"><div class=\"col-12\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-k12-faq-content\"><div id=\"tabpanel-panel-flSA3esa\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"tabpanel-tag-flSA3esa\" class=\"tabs__panel k12_accordion\"><div><div class=\"accordion\"><div class=\"accordion-item\"><button class=\"accordion-header\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"#accordion-flSA3esa-0\" type=\"button\"><h3>How can you prepare for a career in engineering while still in high school?<\/h3><\/button><div id=\"accordion-flSA3esa-0\" class=\"accordion-content\"><p class=\"\">The best way to prepare for a career in engineering while still in high school is to take courses in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math). You can also participate in student clubs and competitions designed to hone your problem-solving and technology skills. Examples include the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.firstlegoleague.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong><em>FIRST<sup>\u00ae<\/sup>\u00a0LEGO<sup>\u00ae<\/sup>\u00a0League<\/em><\/strong><\/a><em>, the\u00a0<\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nar.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong><em>National Rocketry Competition<\/em><\/strong><\/a><em>, and the\u00a0<\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/learning-resources\/nasa-human-exploration-rover-challenge\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong><em>NASA challenge to develop a space rover<\/em><\/strong><\/a><em>.\u00a0<\/em>It is also a great idea to \u201cjob shadow\u201d engineering professionals in your field of interest and, if possible, to secure an internship at an engineering firm. In the Engineering &amp; Technology Pathway, students receive guided career exploration through the full diversity of engineering fields, can connect with engineering professionals virtually to get questions answered, and get membership to SkillsUSA (which hosts numerous engineering competitions) as an included feature of this tuition-free program.*** Students will also take courses in engineering principles, engineering design, and mechanical engineering. Finally, we\u2019ll prepare them to take the NOCTI Pre-Engineering\/Engineering Technology certification exam!<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-k12-faq-content\"><div id=\"tabpanel-panel-M7H8FYtG\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"tabpanel-tag-M7H8FYtG\" class=\"tabs__panel k12_accordion\"><div><div class=\"accordion\"><div class=\"accordion-item\"><button class=\"accordion-header\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"#accordion-M7H8FYtG-0\" type=\"button\"><h3>Do you need a college degree to become an engineer?<\/h3><\/button><div id=\"accordion-M7H8FYtG-0\" class=\"accordion-content\"><p class=\"\">Yes. You need a bachelor\u2019s degree to become an engineer, and this degree will need to be specific to the engineering specialty you wish to pursue. (For example, mechanical engineers get degrees in mechanical engineering, civil engineers get degrees in civil engineering, etc.) However, it is important to note that many opportunities in engineering do not require a college degree. Nearly every engineering field employs engineering technicians who work under the supervision of licensed engineers and assist them in their work. This work can be every bit as rewarding and is particularly well-suited to someone who likes to be hands-on. For example, civil engineering technicians might take and analyze soil samples to determine a site\u2019s suitability for building, mechanical engineering technicians might ensure that products meet the mechanical engineer\u2019s specifications, and industrial engineering technicians might monitor manufacturing processes on the factory floor and bring deficiencies to the industrial engineer\u2019s attention. The Engineering &amp; Technology Pathway is designed to provide flexibility. If your student is not planning on going to college or just wants to work for a few years first, they can graduate ready to start a great job as an engineering technician. 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