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The Top Ten Reasons to Pursue a Technical Career

10. It's where the action is!

The need for engineers and technicians is outpacing the supply, creating great opportunities for employment.

9. Solve real-world challenges.

Engineers link scientific discovery to applications in innovative ways.

8. Be on the cutting edge.

Engineers work with the latest equipment to design the future.

7. Be well rewarded!

Starting salaries for engineers are among the highest for college graduates and include profit sharing, bonuses, patent awards, and comprehensive benefits.

6. Stimulate your imagination.

Engineers use their creativity to turn great ideas into reality.

5. Maximize your brainpower.

Problem-solving and logical thinking are the tools of an engineer.

4. Immediate openings for technicians and engineers.

Opportunities for employment and advancement continue to increase.

3. Training is available near you.

Colleges and universities offer a variety of two- and four-year degrees in technical fields including engineering, semiconductor manufacturing, electronics, and production operation management.

2. Work in a dynamic team environment.

Share and exchange ideas with others to solve problems and maximize potential.

1. Benefit society!

Engineers developed and improved computers, animation, global positioning systems, cell phones, DVDs, CDs, lasers, palm pilots, video games, digital cameras, camcorders, robots, medical equipment, printers, copiers, TVs, automotive equipment, and memory.

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