EPISODE · Jan 13, 2023 · 26 MIN
CEA 166 - The Declining Enrollment of Civil Engineers with Mark Oakeson
from The Civil Engineering Academy Podcast · host Isaac Oakeson
Why are fewer people getting into civil engineering when the numbers show they will be needed more than ever? Today, we’ll dive into the current state of the civil engineering job market and the aspects that play a significant role in it. From college education and possible education alternatives to salary issues and future trends. Tune in to Learn: The surprising number of engineers that will be needed each year for the next decade The reason younger generations are avoiding getting into engineering programs Why "money" alone is not an excuse not to go to engineering school — and how to do it Is learning a trade a better option than becoming an engineer? The lack of technical knowledge of today's graduates Salary issues in civil engineering — and what today's numbers show for the future Are civil engineers satisfied with their work? Should you leave your company based on better pay alone? Our Partners: Audible - https://civilengineeringacademy.com/audible Built Bar - https://civilengineeringacademy.com/built Resources Mentioned: ASCE Article - shorturl.at/hwAG8 Infrastructure Investments and Jobs Act - shorturl.at/fmqV7 CEA #110: Construction Engineering Degree - https://civilengineeringacademy.com/cea110 University of Utah - https://www.utah.edu CEA Resources: Website - https://civilengineeringacademy.com The Ultimate Civil FE Review Course - https://civilfereviewcourse.com The Ultimate Civil PE Review Course - https://civilpereviewcourse.com FE and PE Practice Exams - https://civilengineeringacademy.com/exams Free Facebook Community - https://ceacommunity.com YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@CivilEngAcademy Free Newsletter - https://civilengineeringacademy.com/newsletter Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/theceacademy Twitter - https://twitter.com/civilengacad Reach out to Isaac - [email protected]
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Why are fewer people getting into civil engineering when the numbers show they will be needed more than ever? Today, we’ll dive into the current state of the civil engineering job market and the aspects that play a significant role in it. From college education and possible education alternatives to salary issues and future trends. Tune in to Learn: The surprising number of engineers that will be needed each year for the next decade The reason younger generations are avoiding getting into engineering programs Why "money" alone is not an excuse not to go to engineering school — and how to do it Is learning a trade a better option than becoming an engineer? The lack of technical knowledge of today's graduates Salary issues in civil engineering — and what today's numbers show for the future Are civil engineers satisfied with their work? Should you leave your company based on better pay alone? Our Partners: Audible - https://civilengineeringacademy.com/audible Built Bar - https://civilengineeringacademy.com/built Resources Mentioned: ASCE Article - shorturl.at/hwAG8 Infrastructure Investments and Jobs Act - shorturl.at/fmqV7 CEA #110: Construction Engineering Degree - https://civilengineeringacademy.com/cea110 University of Utah - https://www.utah.edu CEA Resources: Website - https://civilengineeringacademy.com The Ultimate Civil FE Review Course - https://civilfereviewcourse.com The Ultimate Civil PE Review Course - https://civilpereviewcourse.com FE and PE Practice Exams - https://civilengineeringacademy.com/exams Free Facebook Community - https://ceacommunity.com YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@CivilEngAcademy Free Newsletter - https://civilengineeringacademy.com/newsletter Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/theceacademy Twitter - https://twitter.com/civilengacad Reach out to Isaac - [email protected]
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