Engineering a Future Career
Students explore the different branches of engineering and discover the similarities and differences between them.
Summer Symposium Series: Engineering Career Resources
How does this align with my curriculum?
BC
6
Science Grade 6 (June 2016)
Big Idea: Newton’s three laws of motion describe the relationship between force and motion.
YT
6
Science Grade 6 (British Columbia, June 2016)
Big Idea: Newton’s three laws of motion describe the relationship between force and motion.
YT
12
Physics 12 (British Columbia, June 2018)
Big Idea: Forces can cause linear and circular motion.
NU
5
K-6 Science and Technology Curriculum (NWT, 2004)
Structures and Mechanisms: Forces Acting on Structures and Mechanisms
NT
5
K-6 Science and Technology Curriculum (NWT, 2004)
Structures and Mechanisms: Forces Acting on Structures and Mechanisms
AB
11
Knowledge and Employability Science 20-4 (2006)
Unit B: Understanding Common Energy Conversion Systems
BC
11
Physics 11 (June 2018)
Big Idea: Energy is found in different forms, is conserved, and has the ability to do work.
NU
11
Knowledge and Employability Science 20-4 (Alberta, 2006)
Unit B: Understanding Common Energy Conversion Systems
NT
11
Knowledge and Employability Science 20-4 (Alberta, 2006)
Unit B: Understanding Common Energy Conversion Systems
AB
8
Career and Technology Foundations (CTF) (revised 2019)
CTF is exploring interests, passions and skills while making personal connections to career
possibilities.
AB
9
Career and Technology Foundations (CTF) (revised 2019)
CTF is exploring interests, passions and skills while making personal connections to career
possibilities.
BC
11
Career-Life Connections (2018)
Big Idea: Career-life development includes ongoing cycles of exploring, planning, reflecting, adapting, and deciding.
BC
12
Career-Life Connections (2018)
Big Idea: Career-life development includes ongoing cycles of exploring, planning, reflecting, adapting, and deciding.
BC
12
Career-Life Connections (2018)
Big Idea: Career-life decisions influence and are influenced by internal and external factors, including local and global trends.
BC
12
Career-Life Connections (2018)
Big Idea: Engaging in networks and reciprocal relationships can guide and broaden career-life awareness and options.
BC
12
Career-Life Connections (2018)
Big Idea: Lifelong learning and active citizenship foster career-life opportunities for people and communities.
BC
11
Career-Life Connections (2018)
Big Idea: Career-life decisions influence and are influenced by internal and external factors, including local and global trends.
BC
11
Career-Life Connections (2018)
Big Idea: Engaging in networks and reciprocal relationships can guide and broaden career-life awareness and options.
BC
11
Career-Life Connections (2018)
Big Idea: Lifelong learning and active citizenship foster career-life opportunities for people and communities.
ON
10
Career Studies Grade 10, OPEN (GLC2O) (2019)
Strand B. Exploring and Preparing for the World of Work
ON
10
Career Studies Grade 10, OPEN (GLC2O) (2019)
Strand A. Developing the Skills, Strategies, and Habits Needed to Succeed
YT
11
Career-Life Connections (2018)
Big Idea: Career-life development includes ongoing cycles of exploring, planning, reflecting, adapting, and deciding.
YT
11
Career-Life Connections (2018)
Big Idea: Career-life decisions influence and are influenced by internal and external factors, including local and global trends.
YT
11
Career-Life Connections (2018)
Big Idea: Engaging in networks and reciprocal relationships can guide and broaden career-life awareness and options.
YT
11
Career-Life Connections (2018)
Big Idea: Lifelong learning and active citizenship foster career-life opportunities for people and communities.
YT
12
Career-Life Connections (2018)
Big Idea: Career-life development includes ongoing cycles of exploring, planning, reflecting, adapting, and deciding.
YT
12
Career-Life Connections (2018)
Big Idea: Career-life decisions influence and are influenced by internal and external factors, including local and global trends.
YT
12
Career-Life Connections (2018)
Big Idea: Engaging in networks and reciprocal relationships can guide and broaden career-life awareness and options.
YT
12
Career-Life Connections (2018)
Big Idea: Lifelong learning and active citizenship foster career-life opportunities for people and communities.
AB
8
Career and Technology Foundations (CTF) (revised 2019)
CTF is working independently and with others while exploring careers and technology.
AB
9
Career and Technology Foundations (CTF) (revised 2019)
CTF is working independently and with others while exploring careers and technology.
BC
8
Career Education 8 (2016)
Big Idea: Our career paths reflect the personal, community, and educational choices we make.
BC
9
Career Education 9 (2016)
Big Idea: Our career paths reflect the personal, community, and educational choices we make.
BC
8
Career Education 8 (2016)
Big Idea: Reflecting on our preferences and skills helps us identify the steps we need to take to achieve our career goals.
BC
8
Career Education 8 (2016)
Big Idea: The value of work in our lives, communities, and society can be viewed from diverse perspectives.
BC
8
Career Education 8 (2016)
Big Idea: Achieving our learning goals requires effort and perseverance.
BC
9
Career Education 9 (2016)
Big Idea: Reflecting on our preferences and skills helps us identify the steps we need to take to achieve our career goals.
BC
9
Career Education 9 (2016)
Big Idea: The value of work in our lives, communities, and society can be viewed from diverse perspectives.
BC
9
Career Education 9 (2016)
Big Idea: Achieving our learning goals requires effort and perseverance.
MB
12
Grade 12 Career Development: Life/Work Transitioning (2017)
Unit 4: Job Seeking and Job Maintenance
MB
9
Grade 9 Career Development: Life/Work Exploration (2017)
Unit 5: Career and Community Experiences
MB
10
Grade 10 Career Development: Life/Work Planning (2017)
Unit 4: Job Seeking and Job Maintenance
MB
10
Grade 10 Career Development: Life/Work Planning (2017)
Unit 5: Career and Community Experiences
MB
11
Grade 11 Career Development: Life/Work Building (2017)
Unit 4: Job Seeking and Job Maintenance
MB
11
Grade 11 Career Development: Life/Work Building (2017)
Unit 5: Career and Community Experiences
MB
12
Grade 12 Career Development: Life/Work Transitioning (2017)
Unit 5: Career and Community Experiences
ON
11
Communications Technology, Grade 11 University/College Preparation (TGJ3M) (2009)
Strand D: Professional Practices and Career Opportunities
ON
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Communications Technology, Grade 12 (TGJ4M) (2009)
Strand D: Professional Practices and Career Opportunities
ON
11
Computer Engineering Technology, Grade 11, University/College Preparation (TEJ3M) (2009)
Strand D: Professional Practices and Career Opportunities
ON
12
Computer Engineering Technology, Grade 12, University/College Preparation (TEJ4M) (2009)
Strand D: Professional Practices and Career Opportunities
ON
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Transportation Technology, Grade 11, College Preparation (TTJ3C) (2009)
Strand D: Professional Practices and Career Opportunities
ON
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Transportation Technology, Grade 12, College Preparation (TTJ4C) (2009)
Strand D: Professional Practices and Career Opportunities
ON
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Manufacturing Engineering Technology, Grade 11, University/College Preparation (TMJ3M) (2009)
Strand D: Professional Practices and Career Opportunities
ON
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Manufacturing Engineering Technology, Grade 12, University/College Preparation (TMJ4M) (2009)
Strand D: Professional Practices and Career Opportunities
ON
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Hospitality and Tourism, Grade 11, College Preparation (TFJ3C)(2009)
Strand D: Professional Practices and Career Opportunities
ON
12
Hospitality and Tourism, Grade 12, College Preparation (TFJ4C) (2009)
Strand D: Professional Practices and Career Opportunities
ON
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Health Care, Grade 11, University/College Preparation (TPJ3M) (2009)
Strand D: Professional Practices and Career Opportunities
ON
12
Health Care, Grade 12, University/College Preparation (TPJ4M) (2009)
Strand D: Professional Practices and Career Opportunities
ON
11
Hairstyling and Aesthetics, Grade 11, Workplace Preparation (TXJ3E) (2009)
Strand D: Professional Practices and Career Opportunities
ON
12
Hairstyling and Aesthetics, Grade 12, Workplace Preparation (TXJ4E) (2009)
Strand D: Professional Practices and Career Opportunities
ON
11
Green Industries, Grade 11, University/College Preparation (THJ3M) (2009)
Strand D: Professional Practices and Career Opportunities
ON
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Green Industries, Grade 12, University/College Preparation (THJ4M) (2009)
Strand D: Professional Practices and Career Opportunities
ON
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Exploring Technologies, Grade 9, Open (TIJ1O) (2009)
Strand D: Professional Practices and Career Opportunities
ON
11
Construction Engineering Technology, Grade 11, College Preparation (TCJ3C) (2009)
Strand E: Professional Practices and Career Opportunities
ON
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Construction Engineering Technology, Grade 12, College Preparation (TCJ4C) (2009)
Strand E: Professional Practices and Career Opportunities
YT
8
Career Education 8 (2016)
Big Idea: Our career paths reflect the personal, community, and educational choices we make.
YT
8
Career Education 8 (2016)
Big Idea: Reflecting on our preferences and skills helps us identify the steps we need to take to achieve our career goals.
YT
8
Career Education 8 (2016)
Big Idea: The value of work in our lives, communities, and society can be viewed from diverse perspectives.
YT
8
Career Education 8 (2016)
Big Idea: Achieving our learning goals requires effort and perseverance.
YT
9
Career Education 9 (2016)
Big Idea: Reflecting on our preferences and skills helps us identify the steps we need to take to achieve our career goals.
YT
9
Career Education 9 (2016)
Big Idea: The value of work in our lives, communities, and society can be viewed from diverse perspectives.
YT
9
Career Education 9 (2016)
Big Idea: Our career paths reflect the personal, community, and educational choices we make.
YT
9
Career Education 9 (2016)
Big Idea: Achieving our learning goals requires effort and perseverance.
BC
10
Career-Life Education (2018)
Big Idea: Career-life choices are made in a recurring cycle of planning, reflecting, adapting, and deciding.
BC
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Career-Life Education (2018)
Big Idea: Career-life choices are made in a recurring cycle of planning, reflecting, adapting, and deciding.
BC
8
Career Education 8 (2016)
Big Idea: Adapting to economic and labour market changes requires flexibility.
ON
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Career Studies Grade 10, OPEN (GLC2O) (2019)
Strand C. Planning and Financial Management to Help Meet Postsecondary Goals
YT
8
Career Education 8 (2016)
Big Idea: Adapting to economic and labour market changes requires flexibility.
YT
9
Career Education 9 (2016)
Big Idea: Adapting to economic and labour market changes requires flexibility.
YT
10
Career-Life Education (2018)
Big Idea: Career-life choices are made in a recurring cycle of planning, reflecting, adapting, and deciding.
A career in engineering would let you help people through designing and implementing the things they use in their daily lives.
If you see yourself helping people by designing and building things to keep them safe or aid them in their daily lives, then engineering is definitely the career path for you. Below there are a couple of lessons designed to get you thinking about where a career in engineering can take you - there are so many different paths to take! Afterwards, browse through a few of the career profiles of people who make their living in engineering.
Where To Start:
Exploring Engineering Careers
Students will learn about the different types of engineering and the various post-secondary pathways available.
Want to see what all the fuss is about? Check out the videos of the latest engineering projects and ideas below!
Careers:
Below are just some of the many potential career choices you can make with an interest in engineering!
Further Resources:
Interested in what you've seen so far? Explore some of these backgrounders and lessons on topics in engineering. You may uncover a passion you never knew you had!
Design & Build a Dam
Students will work collaboratively to design and build a dam that holds back a given volume of water for a certain time.
Careers in Building and Design
Students explore careers that involve designing and building structures and devices.
Crack the Code: Water Treatment
Students learn about the water treatment process as they complete a digital “escape room” on a Google site.
Why is a Triangle a Strong Shape?
Triangles are very strong shapes which makes them important when building strong and stable structures
Wondering what else might be out there in terms of careers? Explore these career-planning activities and discover your future today!
Visualizing Your Career
Using the process of visualization, students will start to identify preferred aspects of their ideal career.
Find a Career You Love
Students complete a matching activity to explore how interests and education relate to careers.
Exploring Career Sectors and Skills
Students will explore STEM career sectors and the skills required for a variety of STEM careers.
Tip of the Career Iceberg
Students will explore the breadth of career opportunities through brainstorming, research and graphic organizers.