Making Engineering Visible: Inspiring the Next Generation

At the 2025 ACEC Fall Conference, the Engineering Influence podcast takes a deep dive into an exciting new workforce initiative from ACEC Nebraska and JEO. The episode highlights their creative outreach program—a collection of short, engaging videos and fully packaged classroom materials designed to introduce students to the many ways engineering impacts daily life. Built around the familiar categories of the Engineering Excellence Awards, each video is paired with downloadable presentations, talking points, and distribution tools that make it easy for teachers, guidance counselors, and engineering firms to bring real-world engineering into schools. The initiative aims to spark curiosity, strengthen educator–industry connections, and build a clearer pathway for young people to explore engineering careers—ultimately helping grow a stronger, more informed workforce pipeline.