STANDARDS 

STEM-FET-1.3 Exhibit critical thinking and problem-solving skills to locate, analyze, and apply information in career planning and employment situations. ​ 

STEM-FET-1.6 Understand the importance of presenting a professional image through appearance, behavior, and language. 

STEM-FET-2 Develop an understanding of the principal fields and occupations of engineering & technology career fields. 

STEM-EC-3 Describe the characteristics of the engineering disciplines. 

STEM-EC-4 Demonstrate the knowledge and skills required for engineering post-secondary education and career opportunities. 

STEM-EA-3 Identify and explore career opportunities in one or more career pathways. 

 

ESSENTIAL LEARNING       

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SMART Goal setting 

• Why do we set goals? 

• Provide an example of a SMART goal relevant to you THIS SEMESTER. 

Time Management 

• Why is time management important? 

• Explain in detail Steven Hovey’s method of time management. 

Resume and online portfolio 

• What are some of the important rules when creating a resume? 

• What advantage does online portfolio have over a resume? 

Income and Employment  

• What financial factors should you consider when planning for a career? 

• List some of the rights employees normally have when being hired. 

Asking for Recommendations and Securing References 

• Who are people who can help with recommendations and references? 

• Explain some of the rules of etiquette for asking for a recommendation or reference? 

Job Applications and Job Hunting 

• Name 5 strategies that will get you noticed when replying to job banks. 

• Name 3 items that are not required on a job application. 

Interview Skills 

• Name 3 strategies for preparing for a job interview. 

• How would you respond if an interviewer asked you if you have any questions. 

Internships 

• Compare and contrast an internship with and externship 

• Why are internships important? 

Networking 

• Name 3 effective strategies for building a network 

• What is networking? 

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Engineering Career Pathways 

Engineer vs Technician 

• Compare and Contrast Engineers with Technicians 

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Electrical 

• What are the educational requirements? 

• Name 3 Jobs in this field 

Mechanical 

• What are the educational requirements? 

• Name 3 Jobs in this field  

Chemical 

• What are the educational requirements? 

• Name 3 Jobs in this field 

Civil 

• What are the educational requirements? 

• Name 3 Jobs in this field 

Industrial 

• What are the educational requirements? 

• Name 3 Jobs in this field