How’d I Get Here?: Mick P.
From majoring in psychology to becoming a Project Coordinator, Mick P. has worked hard and had great mentorship along the way. Mick’s How’d I Get Here story shows how important…
How’d I Get Here? Barbara’s Journey
For as far back as I have memories, I have been a maker. I am grateful to the millennialists who coined the term that so much more accurately describes us…
How’d I Get Here?: Aaron’s Journey
When I began studying geology at UNC, my goal was to find career opportunities in petroleum exploration or mining operations since those industries paid the highest salaries. However, working for…
How’d I Get Here: Frankie’s Journey
College Student WinnI graduated from Cape Fear Community College in Wilmington, NC, in 1995 with an Associates in Applied Sciences in Mechanical Drafting and Design Engineering Technology. The odd part…
How to Create An Apprenticeship Program for Your Organization
Recently, I attended an Apprenticeship Meeting at Wake Tech Community College to hear more about “Debt-Free Education.” I listened to the speakers discuss the industry workforce shortages in manufacturing, electrical,…
How’d I Get Here: Our IT Director’s Journey at Summit
The LeapIn the fall of 2017, after a successful and gratifying 20+ year run in various information technology roles at UNC-Chapel Hill, I took a huge leap of faith and…
7 Ways to Prepare for Your First Day at Your New (Remote) Job
The first day at a new job is always intimidating. During a pandemic, it can be downright overwhelming. Working remotely adds additional layers of stress and complexity to the process.…
4 Steps to Ace Your First Engineering Job Interview
You’ve probably spent the past nearly 10 years doing the hard parts of starting your career. You’ve applied to colleges, finished high school, endured the college curriculum, graduated with honors,…
How to Format Your First Engineering Job Resume in 5 Steps
If you are just out of college and are looking for an engineering position, it can be challenging to know what to put in your resume. This blog will tell…
First Steps to Getting a PE License in Another State
Getting your PE in another state? Here’s the organization you need to know.Attaining your Professional Engineer (PE) License in your state gives you certain and well-known advantages in the engineering…