Through their Computer Engineering degree graduates develop a valuable set of skills that are transferable to a range of careers These skills include: •
Computer engineers create tools that allow computers to work correctly “Computer engineers help create those tools and they advance the technology that
Graduates of the Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology Program will apply their technical knowledge as practicing profession- als or engage in
This background prepares graduates for a wide range of exciting careers in the technology industry and almost all other industry sectors as computer/hardware/
ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY, B S Begin Campus: Any Penn State Campus End Campus: Erie Career Paths Within the B S in Electrical and Computer Engineering
technology of our knowledge-based society places computer engineers at the hub of a computing revolution that is constantly changing the way people live and
Where do graduates work? Computer engineers work in a wide variety of occupations in the high-technology sector, including hardware and software development,
Graduates of Careers and Technical Computer and Electrical Engineering Tech programs also lead to careers as project managers,
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Careers and Technical
Programs
Putting students
on the road to success
Graduates of Careers and Technical
Programs enrich society through:
CHealth Care and Social Services
CAnimal and Environmental Services
CBuilding and Architecture
CBusiness and Design
CComputer and Electrical Engineering
CArts, Music and Communications
Forget the stereotypes, break the
gender barriers.
Women can also work in
construction, engineering, aeronautics, and computers AND
Men can work in Nursing, Respiratory
Therapy, Education and Counselling.
Careers and Technical Programs
Myths and realities:
setting the record straight u Myth ng: Technical programs are not for students with good gradesh u RealityC u This is simply not trueC u The reality is that technical programs require individuals with a strong academic foundation in reading and writingT math and sciencesh u Myth nm: University is the only path to a good careerh u RealityC u Achieving a Technical DCS is also a ticket to a good futureT given the high demandT good payT and travel opportunities involvedh u Myth nf: Technical Programs dont lead to universityh u RealityC u Tech programs do lead to university studies in nursing, engineering, design, business and education, to name but a few. u In factT some programs get advanced university standingT which can cut the time to get a
Bachelors Degree by g to m
yearsh u Myth nt: Technologists work is dirtyT noisy and unpleasanth ! u RealityC u There is no doubt that the work of technologists is handscon work but its designer handsc on workh u Many people work in the technologies because handsc on work can be far more rewarding than a job that is theoretical h u Myth np: Many Tech jobs are not for Womenh u RealityC u Most technologists work requires dexterityT good handceye coordination and attention to detail all attributes that women equ ally possess along with menh u Companies are looking for female technologists to balance their workforce and demonstrate diversity and inclusionh u Myth nu: Tech programs are harder for women because people think men are better in sciencelconstructionl computers h u RealityC u Todays young women are perfectly capable of studying science to become computerT electricalT or building engineers as well as doctors and dentistsh u Tech programs also lead to careers as project managersT sales reps and other positions that require people skills which women often excel ath u Myth n.: There are no women in your class so its hard to fit in and guys dont take you seriouslyh u RealityC u Women often do better than the young men in tech programs because they work hardh It doesnt take long for the men to take the women seriouslyh u Myth n8 Some technical programs arent meant for menh u RealityC u Men are also needed in areas traditionally serviced by womenh Society needs young men who are nursesT respiratory therapistsT special care counsellors or early childhood educatorsh u Myth n9 There is no professional status in being a technology graduateh u RealityC u Many technologists belong to professional orders such as the OIIQT OPIQT OTPQT
OTTDQT OPTMQ and
OTIMROEPMQT which all
possess a code of ethics and are legally recognized by the government of
Quebech
u Myth ngP: A technologists job is a dead end jobh u RealityC u The Careers and Technical
Programs offer not just jobsT but
careersC u There are many chances for advancement to supervisory and management positionsT to the possibility of owning your own businessh
Meet some graduates of
Vanier Careers and
Technical Programs
u Giovanna Arcuri
Graduate of OST:
Micropublishing &
Hypermedia
u Bachelor of Fine Arts: Art
History Cooperative Program
Concordia University
u External Liaison Officer at Vanier College u Oleg Potapov
Respiratory and Anaesthesia
graduate u Currently works in the ICU of the Jewish General Hospital u Building Systems
Engineering Technology
Graduates
u Whitley Ntekiah: works at
Enertrak
in Lavalh u Karina Bagryan:
Concordia University
Building Engineering
Bachelors Degree
Cooperative Program
u Haritos Kavallos
Graduate of Computer Science
Technology
u Bachelor of Computer ScienceT Software SystemsT Concordia
University
u Masters of ArtsT Educational Technology u Business CertificateT Business
Administration
u Coordinator for the new Learning
CommonsT LibraryT TASC and STEM
Centre at Vanier College
u Nicolas Cotter
Environmental d Wildlife
Management graduate
u Double Bachelor degree in
Outdoor RecreationT Parks d
Tourism and Natural Science from
Lakehead UniversityT Ontario
u Park Warden with Parks Canada
Law Enforcement Branch
u Jonathan Kaspy
Professional Music and Song
Techniques graduate
u Bachelor of Music Humber
College
u Master of Music Sound Recording McGill University u Recording engineerT mixer and producer u Places that hire graduates of Vanier Careers and Technical Programs u Hospitals u UniversitiesT collegesT cegepsT schools u Bombardier u CAE u Carrier u CSLCs u Laboratory facilities u What skills are needed to be successful? u GenerallyT a career in technology requires traits and talents such as: u Good literacy u Ability to solve problems u Good communication skills u Aptitude for technology u Creativity and imagination u Attention to detail u Mathematical and analytical skills
Careers & Technical Programs
Animal Health
Technology
Environmental &
Wildlife
Management
Careers & Technical Programs
Architectural
Technology
Building Systems
Engineering
Technology
Careers & Technical Programs
Computer Science Technology
Computer Engineering
Technology
Industrial Electronics
(Electrical Engineering)
Careers & Technical Programs
Business Administration:
C !Accounting & Management C !Insurance & Financial Advisory Services C !Marketing Office Systems Technology:
Micropublishing & Hypermedia
Careers & Technical Programs
Nursing Respiratory & Anaesthesia Technology
Careers & Technical Programs
Early Childhood Education
Special Care Counselling
Careers & Technical Programs
Professional Music d
Song Techniques
u Consider Vanier Careers and
Technical Programs
u The first step on the road to a career and success.