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Bring dreams to life with a career in engineering
Engineers take ideas and turn them into reality, using science, maths and imagination. Engineers are masters of problem-solving and creative design. As a career, engineering offers a chance to make a difference to people ' s lives, while you enjoy a dynamic and varied working life.
Engineers are in demand worldwide because they are essential to the growth and development of every country.
The progress of civilisation has largely depended on the work of engineers, who have harnessed and controlled our environment to provide us with essentials for living like water, shelter and power. In the past few decades, engineers have changed the world by helping to send astronauts into space, mapping the human genome, and creating the internet. Right now, engineers are working on innovative projects from solar energy to synthetic organs, driverless cars to virtual reality headsets.
Students of engineering develop a valuable set of skills that serve as a strong career foundation. Engineers are problem-solvers; they have a flexible, creative approach to work; and they work well in teams. These skills are highly useful in every role from technician to chief executive, and in every industry from aerospace to healthcare to software.
An engineering qualification offers a chance to do interesting work with interesting people, enhance people ' s lives, and explore almost unlimited career opportunities.
Is engineering for you?
• Are you naturally curious about how things work?
• Are you a problem-solver?
• Do you enjoy making, breaking or designing things?
• Do you like the idea of working as part of a team?
• Are you competent * in mathematics?
If you answered yes to most of these questions, engineering might be right for you!
Many engineers say that as children, they loved taking toys and games apart to see how they worked. Others have a strong design focus. Many find themselves drawn to science subjects at school.
* While not necessarily excelling at mathematics, most engineers are comfortable with the subject. Many engineering courses offer extra maths support to students in First Year. Higher Level maths is not a requirement for every engineering course.
Get involved in Engineers Week or the Engineering Your Future programme for Transition Year students to find out if engineering is for you. Engineers Week runs from 4th to 10th March. See engineersweek. ie for details. Applications for Engineering Your Future open in January; the programme runs in April / May. See steps. ie for more. 54