Activity 1.3a - Careers in Engineering

 

Purpose

Engineering is a small word encompassing an entire career cluster.  There are as many job descriptions as there are people who hold them.  Engineers are involved in pure research, managing jobs and people, design, manufacturing, and planning.  Some have careers in places you would never expect.  Disney World has an extensive collection of different kinds of engineers.  Movie animation, agriculture, medicine, clothing, household products and just about any product you can think of are all places where engineers are employed.

 

Equipment

Word or equivelent

PowerPoint or equivilent

Access to Internet

Printer: Color or B&W

 

Procedure

  1. Students will select one area of engineering.

 

  1. Students will conduct research about the area they have chosen. This research is to include:

 

3.    Students will create a written report following the basic outline given in the Written Report Format. This report is to include:

·         Title Page

·         Table of Contents

·         Abstract of the Report –  Field Report

·         Description of the field (Field Report)

·         Areas of specialization

·         Job prospects

·         Where this type of engineer might work

·         Expected salary ranges

·         Duties and responsibilities of this type of engineer

·         Written copy of the interview (if applicable) which includes person being interviewed, the questions asked and responses given

·         College courses needed and the course descriptions

·         Summary of the report

·         Citations  (APA Style ONLY)

 

4.   Students will each create a PowerPoint presentation, with photographs, following the basic outline given in the Written Report Format. This presentation is to include:

 

5.      Each student will give a 3- to 5-minute oral report to the class utilizing the PowerPoint presentation.

 

 

Rubric for Presentation                                          

 

 

DUE DATE: Tuesday, SEPTEMBER 14, 2010

 

*Suggested questions for your interview:

  1. What duties and responsibilities are involved in your Job?

  2. What kind of education did you have to complete to get into your field?

  3. What jobs/tasks are typical for your position?

  4. What is your specialty and in what kind of projects might you be involved?

  5. What are some of your past projects?

  6. Describe a typical day on the job.

  7. Do you have assignments that are ongoing or that drag on? How often do you get this type of assignment?

  8. How much time do you spend on a computer each day?

  9. Does your job deal more with people, data or things (or a combination of all three)?

  10. Are there any specific tools, equipment or software involved with your job? If so, what are they?

  11. What are the advantages and disadvantages of your job?

  12. What advancement opportunities are there for your position?

  13. Is it possible to work here for at least 20 years?

  14. What kind of fringe benefits are available with your job?

  15. Are most workers employed by the government or a private business in your field?

  16. What is the minimum, average and top pay that one can earn in your field?

  17. Is there overtime pay or other ways to earn extra money in your position?

  18. What is the average number of hours you work per week?

  19. How much vacation time do you get and when can you take it?

  20. How long must you work before you can get a promotion?

  21. Is further education offered where you work?

  22. What are the retirement benefits tied to your job?

  23. Do you have to travel? if so, at what frequency, and is there compensation?

  24. Is this field dangerous/hazardous to your health in any way?

  25. Does the work you do affect your family at home?

  26. What is your work attire?

  27. Are there any tests to take or licenses required to work in your field?

  28. After college, did you find a job quickly?

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