This career cluster includes some of the most highly educated workers, like biologists, engineers, mathematicians, statisticians, chemists and geoscientists. All the roles require a minimum of a bachelor’s degree in an appropriate field and professional engineers must also earn a state license.
The work environment can be a laboratory, an industrial facility or a weather station. People who are interested in this career cluster are usually passionate about science, math or geography and are willing to continue training and education.
AT THE KANKAKEE AREA CAREER CENTER
ENGINEERING & DESIGN
The Engineering and Design program at the Career Center is a two-year program offered to juniors and seniors. Even though this course is constructed around a two-year curriculum, sometimes students can only fit one year into their class schedule. These students are welcome to attend.
Students will learn the fundamentals of the design process utilized by Architects and Engineers. Students will gain an understanding of how drafting aids the process. Students will have an opportunity to work independently, engage in team projects as well as collaborative projects with other programs within the Career Center.
LOCAL EMPLOYERS IN THE REGION
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