CEA 166 - The Declining Enrollment of Civil Engineers with Mark Oakeson

Why are fewer people getting into civil engineering when the numbers show they will be needed more than ever? Today, we’ll dive into the current state of the civil engineering job market and the aspects that play a significant role in it. From college education and possible education alternatives to salary issues and future trends.

Tune in to Learn:

• The surprising number of engineers that will be needed each year for the next decade
• The reason younger generations are avoiding getting into engineering programs
• Why "money" alone is not an excuse not to go to engineering school — and how to do it
• Is learning a trade a better option than becoming an engineer?
• The lack of technical knowledge of today's graduates
• Salary issues in civil engineering — and what today's numbers show for the future
• Are civil engineers satisfied with their work?
• Should you leave your company based on better pay alone?

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Infrastructure Investments and Jobs Act - shorturl.at/fmqV7
CEA #110: Construction Engineering Degree - https://civilengineeringacademy.com/cea110
University of Utah - https://www.utah.edu

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