The Engineering & Technology Pathway consists of programs of study related to the technologies necessary to design, develop, install, or maintain physical systems. Students who prefer to work with objects, machines or tools and like to investigate, observe, learn, analyze or solve problems of a mechanical or technical nature should consider this pathway.

How do you feel about the following questions?

• Do you enjoy using facts and judgment to solve problems — “Figuring things out”?

• Do you like to tinker with objects and figure out how they work?

• Do you like to work with your hands, assembling, building, or repairing things?

• Are you comfortable working with machines or equipment?

Do you have:

• an aptitude in math and science?

• good eye-hand coordination?

• the ability to communicate and get along well with others?

• the ability to work accurately and precisely?

• the curiosity and ability to solve a problem creatively?

• the ability to complete projects?

• a preference to working with your hands?

• the ability to use logic to solve problems?

• the ability to understand and pay close attention to

Careers in Engineering & Technology

ENTRY LEVEL

These are examples of careers which usually require on-the-job training or special vocational classes in high school:

• Locksmith • Carpenter’s Helper • Machine Tool Operator • Heavy Equipment Operator • Manufacturing Assembler • Aircraft Assemblers • Bricklayers & Tilesetters

SKILLED LEVEL

These are examples of careers which usually require training beyond high school up to two years of study at a community or technical college:

• Aircraft Mechanic • Draftsperson • Appliance Repair • Machinist • Welder • Carpenter • Auto Mechanic • Auto Body Repair • Electronics Technician • Broadcast Technician • Computer Programmer • Computer Support Specialist • Network Administrator • Web Specialist

PROFESSIONAL LEVEL

These are examples of careers which usually require four or more years of specialized college study:

• Architect • Computer Programmer • Civil Engineer • Mechanical Engineer • Software Engineer • Physicist • Airline Pilot • Structural Engineer • Construction Engineer • Researcher

If you answered “yes” to many of the above questions, then a career in Engineering & Technology may be your pathway. Check with a counselor on courses to choose.

Note: The careers listed in each career pathway are meant as examples and do not represent all careers in each pathway.

RELATED RESOURCES

For more information regarding Washington State High School graduation requirements: http://www.k12.wa.us/ communications/GradReq.aspx

Tech Prep Database

Washington State Outlook Site

WorkSource Washington

Apprenticeship Programs

Washington Workforce Explorer

Workforce Board's "Where are you going?"

WOIS/The Career Information System Resources Page

America's Career Onestop

Bureau of Labor Statistics

Washington State Eligible Training Provider List

Onet Online System

Access Washington: Job Training

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