CTE Graduate Profile

CAREER PATH

Started as an Engineering Intern at Dynamic Manufacturing while achieving my Associates degree in Mechanical Design at Triton College. I was hired full time as an Industrial Engineer and still continuing my education to achieve my bachelors in industrial management and applied engineering at SIUC.

Mianna Cuevas

EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS NEEDED FOR THIS CAREER

HIGH SCHOOL ATTENDED

J. Sterling Morton West High School Berwyn, Illinois – Cook County

Communication, use of AutoCad and Autodesk Inventor, Organization, knowledge of materials and equipment.

CTE DEPARTMENT/CLASSES ENROLLED IN DURING HIGH SCHOOL

Engineering

ADVICE TO HIGH SCHOOL CTE STUDENTS

CURRENT JOB TITLE

Industrial Engineer

You may think the work is hard in high school, but college only gets more difficult. Stick to it, never give up, and reach out to former teachers; they are always willing to help. Also document EVERYTHING and show to any internships you land! HOW HAS CTE MADE A DIFFERENCE IN YOUR LIFE/CAREER? Being able to take advantage of the fact that a high school offers engineering courses played a huge role in my engineering career. It taps into many different fields of engineering that I have used on a day to day basis. I have been able to apply all these skills and better understand my coworkers.

PLACE OF EMPLOYMENT

Dynamic Manufacturing Hillside, Illinois

CAREER PATHWAY

Manufacturing, Engineering, Technology and Trades