CTE Graduate Profile

CAREER PATH

Graduated St. Charles East, then attended Bradley University in Peoria IL, where I graduated with a Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering. I interned at Radio Flyer, where I then gained a full-time position after graduation from Bradley. Post graduation, I earned my Six Sigma green belt through Villanova.

Nick Cecchi

EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS NEEDED FOR THIS CAREER

HIGH SCHOOL ATTENDED

St. Charles East High School St. Charles, Illinois – Kane County

Problem Solving, Prioritization/Scheduling, Hands on Exposure to Tools/Manufacturing, Communication, Basic Solid Modeling, Fundamentals of Statics and Dynamics

CTE DEPARTMENT/CLASSES ENROLLED IN DURING HIGH SCHOOL

Project Lead the Way - IED, POE, and Senior Capstone

ADVICE TO HIGH SCHOOL CTE STUDENTS

CURRENT JOB TITLE

Senior Product Quality Engineer

Understanding the basics of the engineering problem solving process sets you up for long term success. I’ve watched many students in college jump to conclusions and skip steps, only to end up spinning their wheels and get frustrated. The same problem-solving ability is expected in the workplace.

PLACE OF EMPLOYMENT

Radio Flyer Chicago, Illinois

CAREER PATHWAY

HOW HAS CTE MADE A DIFFERENCE IN YOUR LIFE/CAREER?

Manufacturing, Engineering, Technology and Trades

PLTW gave me early exposure to the engineering process and helped to form a problem-solving mindset. I was able to develop hands on skills that helped to make me a more confident college student and ultimately a better engineer.