How to Become a Civil Engineer: Bridging the Gap with Michael Bempah

Civil engineers touch on everything everybody uses every day…literally. But even then, the profession isn’t as famous as others. That’s what Michael Bempah set out to change!After graduating in Chicago, Illinois, he noticed pretty soon that nobody knew what civil engineers do. Especially members of minority groups, who didn’t even see it as a possible career for them.As an African-American himself who had a good job at the Illinois Department of Transportation and then even started his own firm, Pinpoint Precision Engineering, he knew the field doesn’t get as much good rep as it should.In this episode, we dive into the lessons from his book, How to Become a Civil Engineer, on how to spread the word about the profession……and how practicing civil engineers like you can (and should) help!Check it out! 🎧TUNE IN TO LEARN:The major problem the civil engineering profession face…and how to solve itHow his own beginnings motivated him to write a book on becoming a civil engineerHis awesome journey in civil engineering…all the way to starting his own firm!What practicing civil engineers can do to spread awareness about the fieldThe 2 most important aspects in becoming a civil engineerThe value of the PE license in the civil engineer’s careerWhat to do if you’re facing hardship and failures in your careerThe biggest challenge in starting your own engineering firm🤝 OUR PARTNER:Audible - https://civilengineeringacademy.com/audible✅ RESOURCES MENTIONED:How to Become a Civil Engineer: Bridging the Gap - https://amzn.to/3XcWiqRPinpoint Precision Engineering STEM Programs - https://www.pinpointpe.com/communityASCE - https://www.asce.orgNSPE - https://www.nspe.orgIllinois DOT - https://idot.illinois.gov📧 CONNECT WITH MICHAEL:Michael's LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-bempahPinpoint Precision Engineering - http://pinpointpe.comLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/pinpointpeInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/pinpointpeFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/pinpointpe🎁 FREEBIES:The 5 Best FE Resources - https://civilengineeringacademy.com/feguideThe Civil PE Startup Guide - https://civilengineeringacademy.com/peguide📚 PASS YOUR EXAM WITH THESE:Main Website - https://civilengineeringacademy.comCivil FE Review Course - https://civilfereviewcourse.comCivil PE Review Courses - https://civilpereviewcourse.com/homeFE Practice Exams - https://civilengineeringacademy.com/fe-examFE CBT Exam Simulator - https://civilengineeringacademy.thrivecart.com/cea-civil-fe-cbt-exam-simulatorPE Practice Exams - https://civilengineeringacademy.com/depth-examPE CBT Exam Simulator - https://civilengineeringacademy.thrivecart.com/cea-civil-pe-cbt-exam-simulator📱 CONNECT WITH US!Free Newsletter - https://civilengineeringacademy.com/newsletterFree Facebook Community - https://ceacommunity.comInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/theceacademyLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/civil-engineering-academyEmail - [email protected]