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How do I explore more career path?

I am intrested in engineering and hands on jobs.

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Teklemuz Ayenew’s Answer

To explore career paths in engineering, identify your passion, strengths, future goals, and the job market, then build foundational skills like problem-solving, basic programming, Mathematics and Physics, Electronics and Circuit Basics, and Critical Thinking and Troubleshooting while gaining hands-on experience through projects such as electronics, robotics, or systems using RTOS (Real-Time Operating Systems) for precise control. You should also seek internships, volunteering, or job shadowing opportunities to understand real-world work environments. Additionally, connect with professionals through platforms like LinkedIn, GitHub, and Stack Overflow, as well as by attending career fairs, seminars, and conferences, and practice building virtual projects on platforms such as Tinkercad, MATLAB Online, Autodesk Fusion 360, Figma, and Robot Virtual Worlds to enhance your skills and create a portfolio you can showcase.
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Josep Antonio ’s Answer

Hi Sully,

Since you are interested in engineering and want to work on hands-on projects, I highly encourage you to research the role of a Field Service Engineer. My brother works in this field and has the best of both worlds: he performs hands-on maintenance and repairs, but he also proposes design improvements using the engineering process.

Other career paths you might want to explore:

Reliability Engineer: Focuses on making sure machines and systems don't break down.

Industrial Maintenance Technician: Focuses on the high-tech repair and upkeep of factory equipment.

Industrial Controls Technician: Works with the computers and "brains" that run automated machinery.

Good luck with your research, and take care!
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Tom’s Answer

A high school student should consider becoming an engineer because it’s one of the few career paths that builds a foundation strong enough to take you almost anywhere. Engineering teaches you how to think — how to break down problems, design solutions, and understand how things actually work in the real world. With that base, you can choose from an incredible range of directions: designing new technologies, overseeing how those designs get built in the field, managing large construction or infrastructure projects, or even pivoting into fields like finance, medicine, consulting, or tech leadership. Engineers show up everywhere because the training is so versatile. The challenge in high school is that you can’t yet see all the possibilities — but that’s exactly why engineering is powerful. You don’t have to pick your final destination now. The education opens doors you don’t even know exist yet, and it gives you the confidence and skills to walk through any of them.
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Erin’s Answer

If you have an idea of careers you’d like to explore, consider connecting with family members or friends who work in those fields. Prepare questions in advance, such as:

~How did you choose your college or technical program?
~What were some of your positive and challenging experiences in school and in your career?
~What advice would you give someone considering this field?

You can also seek out informational interviews with professionals outside of your personal network. LinkedIn is a great tool for finding and connecting with people who are willing to share their experiences.
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Rafael’s Answer

Hi Sully, as someone who started out studying engineering and has bounced through consulting, tech, and supply chain roles, the best thing you can do right now is just start getting your hands dirty in as many ways as possible. Look into local maker spaces, robotics clubs, or even just YouTube tutorials where you can tinker with building or fixing things, and don't sleep on free online courses in areas like CAD, coding, or electronics to see what clicks. I'd also say cold email or visit local shops, manufacturers, or construction companies and ask to shadow for a day because that real-world exposure is what helped me figure out which type of engineering and problem-solving actually excited me versus what just sounded cool on paper. Best of luck!
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YoonJi’s Answer, CareerVillage.org Team

Hey Sully,

Erin has a great recommendation. I'll add a few more ideas to help you get started. I'm not sure what grade you're in, but here are some ideas that could work in person or remotely.

Learn about engineering programs at colleges/universities of interest. For example, Univ. of Michigan at Ann Arbor's College of Engineering page (https://www.engin.umich.edu/) has information about the degrees it offers and what it would be like to visit. Every higher education institution that has an engineering program should have a dedicated website for you to learn more.

Sign up for Coach, CareerVillage's AI-powered tool that allows you to do career navigation activities and modules (a series of activities). There is a career exploration module you should try out! You can sign up for free at https://www.aicareercoach.org/ for 24/7 career guidance.

If you're feeling a bit brave, maybe you can reach out to this local engineering firm I found on your Roseau city page (https://www.city.roseau.mn.us/index.asp?SEC=B49F4518-4A8F-4AD3-99DC-D80AF0233B2E&DE=F1D5FEAD-20CB-4CBB-A65F-69F9D51EF077). TKDA Engineering is a local firm. Maybe you can ask for career advice, meet someone for coffee, and ask them some of the questions Erin posted? Or ask if they have time for you to visit the office for a little bit? I have no idea what the possibilities are or if they're even open to that, but it's worth a shot!

Let us know what you end up doing! Wishing you the best and rooting for you!
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Rithvik’s Answer

Start by getting curious before getting committed. Talk to people working in fields that even slightly interest you. A 10 minute conversation with someone in a career tells you more than hours of online research. Ask them what their day actually looks like, not just what their job title sounds like. Use your current skills as a starting point. What are you naturally good at? What do people come to you for help with? That is usually a strong signal pointing toward careers worth exploring.Try things before deciding. Take a short online course, volunteer, intern or even just shadow someone for a day. You will know within hours whether something excites you or drains you.Don't limit yourself to careers you already know exist. Many of the best jobs today did not exist 10 years ago. Stay open and keep learning.
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