Years ago, a university education was seen as the only viable way of entering a career. As technology advanced, a void grew between the duties of an engineer with a university degree and a tradesperson. A community college system developed and focused on programs to train specialists and fill this void. In the engineering/applied science field, two types of programs have evolved: a two-year technician, and a three-year technologist. There are currently 13 major disciplines of technology each of which have many specialty options. Completion of a program in one of these disciplines opens the door to an interesting, challenging, and rewarding career.
Today, community colleges produce thousands of well trained and highly skilled engineering/applied science technology graduates. These men and women are employed in every engineering and applied science discipline in industry, education and government -- including mechanical, electrical and electronics manufacturing; construction; mining and metallurgy; consulting firms; chemical industries; and utilities.
Their levels of responsibility range from project manager, maintenance supervisor, quality analyst, and professor to president and chief executive officer. Many are part of a team of specialists. Others are consultants operating on their own or in partnerships. Many run their own businesses.
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