Students
So, you've decided to explore more of what JETS and engineering have to offer ... an excellent first step!
Did you know that 4 out of the top 5 most lucrative degrees is in engineering? ... That engineering degrees make up nearly ½ of the top ten degrees in demand? ... That the most common degree for a top CEO is engineering? ... Or that engineers work in sports, music, design, dance, medicine, energy, the environment, and art?
You don't have to be a "rocket scientist" to be an engineer! Name your interest, and there are engineers working in that field! With an engineering degree, the possibilities are endless. Engineering touches almost everything in our lives. And, engineers make a difference-inventing, developing, and perfecting the things that make life better for everyone on the planet.
Take the next step! Let JETS help you discover whether engineering is right for you-and how you can prepare to get into it. JETS is THE source for information and programs to help you explore ... assess ... and experience engineering and technology-based careers!
EXPLORE
Learn more about the different engineering disciplines, find out what an average day is like for an engineer, and read some real-life engineer profiles. Check out the Explore section. You'll find links, resources, and information that will help you get started in exploring engineering. Sign up for the JETS Pre-Engineering Times too! It's our monthly e-newsletter with articles about extreme engineers, college and university programs, and the hottest topics in engineering.
ASSESS
Not sure if engineering is for you, or want to know how you can turn your interests or passions into a great career? Assess yourself! ASSESS, JETS' signature assessment tool, will help you discover your strengths and guide you to an engineering discipline that works with your interests and talents.
EXPERIENCE
Challenge yourself! Learn how engineers really work! Participate in one of our engineering competitions. If you enjoy problem-solving and working as a team to solve problems, TEAMS is for you. If you prefer something more hands-on, then try NEDC, where you'll design solutions that help people with disabilities. Either way, you'll solve real-world engineering problems in real time! So, round up your friends, form a team, and start experiencing engineering!
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