Technology Education Careers Workshops

for Engineers, Architects, and Industrial Designers

Thursday, January 22, 2009, 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Guttenberg Information Technologies Center, New Jersey Institute of Technology



Sponsored and Supported by:
New Jersey Technology Education Association
New Jersey Institute of Technology
ASME, Greater Trenton Section
The College of New Jersey, Department of Technological Studies
New Jersey Society of Professional Engineers
ASCE, New Jersey Section
IEEE Educational Activities
MIT Club of Princeton
New York City / New Jersey FIRST
American Institute of Architects - New Jersey

Workshop Overview
Engineers, architects, and industrial designers can quickly become eligible to teach in New Jersey schools! With the field of Technology Education in New Jersey projecting a shortage of several hundred teachers in the next few years, it is more important than ever to find qualified people to fill these positions. Technology Education courses provide hands-on design experiences at all grade levels. Students in these programs achieve technological literacy and prepare to become tomorrow’s design professionals.

This workshop will provide an overview of contemporary Technology Education curriculum as well as explain pathways to a career in teaching Technology Education. All individuals with at least a bachelor’s degree in engineering, architecture, or industrial design qualify for “alternate route” certification in Technology Education. Other options for certification will be presented for those who want to consider a graduate studies alternative. Other topics to be discussed include salary ranges, lifestyle, and making a successful transition into the classroom.

Technology Education teachers will also be available to answer questions and serve as informal mentors to those that desire more information. The program will include a presentation by an individual that has made such a career change.

Who Should Attend?
• Current Engineers, Architects, and Industrial Designers exploring a career change
• Professionals interested in learning more about teaching Technology Education and Pre-Engineering curriculum in schools
• Prospective employers in the area of Technology Education

Registration
Cost: $10 per person includes a light dinner
Registration in advance is required [register here]

The event will be held in Room 3730 of the GITC at NJIT:

Parking information will be sent to registrants in advance of the event.

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Also:
January 28, 2008 - Technology Education Praxis Review Workshop - The College of New Jersey For More Information contact Adam Brunner.

April 30 - May 1, 2009 - New Jersey Technology Education Association Conference - Hyatt Regency New Brunswick - For More Information Click Here.

For more information contact:
Andrew Blelloch, ASME, Greater Trenton Section
Dave Janosz, NJ Technology Education Association
John Karsnitz, The College of New Jersey



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