Numeracy, Literacy and Employability Group 4
CAREER PATH
Community College at Triton, transfer to University of Illinois in Champaign to complete Bachelor of Science in Architectural Studies and then completed Master of Science in Architecture. Spent 8 years working as an energy engineering consultant for the State of Illinois and electrical/gas utilities before landing a job in the Infrastructure Services-Facilities division at Argonne.
Steve Wallon
HIGH SCHOOL ATTENDED
EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS NEEDED FOR THIS CAREER
Lemont High School Lemont, Illinois – Cook County
Knowledge of science/engineering principles, computer aided drafting and other software for visual design, electrical systems, basics of programming logic and databases, and construction technology/practices.
CTE DEPARTMENT/CLASSES ENROLLED IN DURING HIGH SCHOOL
Basic CAD instruction, advanced building information and 3d modeling classes, industrial arts/wood shop
ADVICE TO HIGH SCHOOL CTE STUDENTS
CURRENT JOB TITLE
Take advantage of the classes and tools at your disposal during high school as these will develop your skills to lay the foundation for college or your career to follow, definitely giving you a distinct advantage with this type of experience you will realize later in life.
Commissioning and Controls Engineer
PLACE OF EMPLOYMENT
Department of Energy’s Argon ne National Laboratory
CAREER PATHWAY
HOW HAS CTE MADE A DIFFERENCE IN YOUR LIFE/CAREER?
Manufacturing, Engineering, Technology and Trades
K nowledgeable instructors encouraging the students’ exploration of the tools and technology.
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