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.