05/02/2025
Constructing the Future: Why Engineering and Technology Education Matter
In a world where everything is accelerating at an ever-increasing pace, one thing is certain: technology and engineering control our lives in ways that are extremely powerful. From the smart phones in our pockets to the clean energy in our homes, these disciplines are the drivers of change. Which is why investing in education in technology and engineering isn't just necessary—it's necessary.
Preparing for Tomorrow's Jobs
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates STEM occupations (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) to expand nearly double as quickly as all other careers through 2031.
Occupations like computer programming, robotics engineering, and developing renewable energy systems are the wave of the future. Through the study of the roots of technology and engineering early on, students remain in front of the next generation's workforce.
More Than Just Coding
Engineering and technology education is more than coding. It's learning creative problem-solving, collaboration, and critical thinking. Whether they're prototyping, building a spaghetti bridge, or coding an app, they're learning to turn ideas into reality.
Equity and Access Matter
Providing these subjects to everyone—male, female, black, white, or whatever—is important. It is multiple points of view that generate innovation. By making STEM learning as inclusive as
possible, we are not just empowering individuals but creating a larger imaginative world.
Get Involved
We have several options at our school to get into engineering and technology, from robotics club to computer science classes. If that's something you'd like to do, then speak with teachers or guidance counselors about getting involved. What you learn today can be the tools that construct tomorrow.