CTE Graduate Profile

John

I attended the University of Wisconsin - Madison for my Bachelors Degree in mechanical engineering. Aside from AP physics in high school, I didn’t really have any experience in engineering. Most of my initial engineering training came from joining Madison’s Formula SAE team, a student-led team that designs and builds a 1/3 scale Formula One-style race car. This is where I learned to design, perform analysis with code, machine/weld, etc. Having this experience, I later interned at Extreme Engineering Solutions, Sierra Nevada Corporation, and NASA Langley Research Center. In my last two semesters of college, I helped start a rocket team called WI Space Race, and served as the propulsion team lead. Upon graduation, I came to ATA Engineering.

McShane

Grayslake North High School, Grayslake, IL Lake County

Strong academic record, industry experience (design, analysis, and test), coding experience, ability to learn, interpersonal and communication skills

Test Engineer

Always ask questions and always be willing to think beyond the curriculum! Learning comes from trying new things, and often putting in time to do side projects on your own or with others. This type of experience will make you much more marketable to employers.

ATA Engineering, San Diego, CA

Manufacturing, Engineering, Technology and Trades

Not sure if this counts as “CTE” (which I didn’t actually know of when I was in high school - not sure if that’s new since I was there) - but I found tons of value from taking AP Physics B and C in high school. What I learned in those classes still helps me in my job today.