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Industrial & Engineering Technology
 Do you like mathematics and science classes? Do most people see you as analytical? Do you like to figure out what makes things work? Do you like to use your hands to build things? Are you interested in a career in the sciences? Are you curious about how things work? Do you like to repair or make things? Do you especially enjoy working with technology?
Can you...
... apply math and technology concepts?
... see a problem through to its solution?
... use technical problem-solving skills?
... work with facts and details?
 Do you enjoy...
... machinery?
... solving Problems?
... being creative?
... building & designing things?
... studying complex theories and system?
If you answered "yes" to most of these questions, you might consider a future in Industrial and Engineering Technology
People who work in this pathway like to work with their hands, like using science and math to solve problems, like to design and create new things and/or possess the mechanical aptitude and ability to work with tools. Occupations within this area are related to the technologies necessary to design, develop, install, and maintain physical systems. These may include engineering, manufacturing construction, service, and related technologies.
Career Opportunities by Educational Level:
| High School Diploma/On the Job Training |
Junior/Technical/Community College or Apprenticeship |
Bachelor's Degree/Master's Degree/Doctorate |
Airport Ground Crew
Ambulance
Attendant/Driver
Assembler/Solderer
Automobile Service
Advisor
Brickmason/Stonemason
Broadcast Technician
Bus Driver
Carpenter
Carpet Installer
Chemical Equipment
Operator
Computer Programmer
Construction & Building
Inspector
Construction Worker
Construction
Worker/Technician
Cost Estimator
Dispatcher
Drafting Technician
Drafting Trainee
Energy Conservation and
Use Technician
Engineering Technician
Fork Lift Operator
Heavy Equipment Operator
Highway Maintenance
Worker
Inspector/Grader/Tester
Longshore
Worker/Stevedore
Machine Operator
Maintenance Repairers,
General Mechanic
Merchant Marine and
Deckhand
Numerical Control
Machine Tool
Painter & Paperhanger
Photo Laboratory Worker
Plasterer
Plumber & Pipe Fitter
Radio Operator
Railroad Transportation
Worker
Reservation Agent
Robotics Technician
Roofer
Sheet Metal Worker
Solar Energy System
Installer
Structural Steel Worker
Surveyor Assistant
Taxi Driver and Chauffeur
Tile Setter
Truck Driver
Water Treatment
Technician
Welder
Welder & Cutter |
Aircraft Mechanic
Air Traffic Controller
Brickmason/Stonemason
Broadcast Technician
CAD Drafter
Carpenter
Cement Mason
Chemical Equipment
Operator
Computer Operator
Computer Programmer
Cost Estimator
Designer
Electrician & Electrical
Technician
Electronic Technician
Engineering Technician
Flight Attendant
Heating/AC Mechanics
Industrial Traffic Manager
Inspector
Inspector/Grader/Tester
Lab Technician
Laser Technician
Machinist
Mechanical Technician
Military Mechanic
Nuclear Quality Control
Photoengraver &
Lithographer
Programmer
Quality Control Technician
Radio Operator
Robotics Technician
Sales and Service
Technician
Service/Repair Technician
Spreadsheet Application
Structural Steel Worker
Supervisor, Construction
Trades
Surveyor
Systems Analyst
System Operator
Tool & Die Maker
Travel Agent |
Aerospace Engineer
Agricultural Engineer
Air Traffic Controller
Alternative Fuels Specialist
Application Programmer
Architect
Buyer of Computer
Hardware
and/or Software
Chemical Engineer
Civil Engineer
Computer Engineer
Computer Programmer
Data Base Programmer
Electrical Engineer
Electrical/Electronics
Engineer
Engineer
Engineer in Selected
Discipline
Geographer
Graphics Designer
Industrial Engineer
Industrial Traffic Manager
Inventor
Landscape Architect
Manufacturer’s
Representative
Marine Engineer and Architect
Mathematician
Mechanical Engineer
Metallurgical/Materials
Engineer
Military Pilot
Mining Engineer
Navigator, Air & Marine
Network Administrator
Nuclear Engineer
Operations Research
Analyst
Petroleum Engineer
Pilot, Airplane
Purchasing Agent
Ship Captain
Statistician
System Administrator
System Analyst
System Engineer
Systems Analyst
Travel Agent |
Related High School Electives
(In addition to the required courses)
The following courses will support your interest in this career path.
Industrial and Engineering Technology
Agricultural Metal Fabrication Technology
Anatomy & Physiology of Human Systems
AP Biology
AP Calculus
AP Chemistry
AP Computer Science
AP Economics
AP Physics
AP Statistics
Architectural Graphics
Art
Astronomy
Automotive Collision Repair & Refinishing Technology
Automotive Technician
Band, Orchestra
Building Trades
Business Communications
Business Computer Information Systems
Business Computer Programming
Business Image Management & Multimedia (BIMM)
Business Law
Business Management
Calculus
Choral
Communication Graphics
Computer Science
Construction Systems |
Drafting
Engineering Graphics
Environmental System
Introduction to Business
Introduction to Construction Careers
Introduction to Electrical Careers
Introduction to Speech
Keyboarding
Manufacturing Systems
Mathematical Models with Applications
Other Languages
Photojournalism
Physical Education
Physics
PreCalculus
Principles of Marketing
Public speaking
Recordkeeping
Small Engine Repair
Sociology & Psychology
Speech Communication
SPARK/TEMPO/POINT
Statistics
Technical Writing
Technology Applications Independent Study
Technology Systems
Trade and Industrial Education Career Preparation |
Related Activities
| Community Activities |
School Activities |
Civil Air Patrol
Community Service Volunteer
Computer Science Tutoring
Cooperative Education
Explorer Scouts
Internships
Job Shadowing
Mentoring
Part-time Employment:
Projects
Public Library Volunteer
Red Cross Volunteer
Service
Student Representative on:
Chamber of Commerce Committees
City or County Government Committees
Volunteer Work in Business/Industry
YMCA/YWCA Activity Volunteer |
Academic Decathlon
Career & Technology Education
Leadership Organizations
Mathematics Club
National Honor Society
Robotics Competitions
Science Fairs
Student Contests
Student Council
Telecommunications Activities
UIL Academic Competition
Yearbook Staff |
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