Career Expo In Action

Career Expo Contact

Sarah Howe Gamroth
Phone: 715.834.3161

Email: GamrothS@AyresAssociates.com

Ayres Associates
3433 Oakwood Hills Parkway
Eau Claire, WI 54701-7698

Expo Gives Students Good Look at Career Options

Ayres Associates welcomed about 100 guests to the 15th Career Expo program at our corporate headquarters in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, on March 18, 2019. Students in grades 8 through 12, their parents, teachers, and counselors were invited to attend the National Engineers Week event.

After some friendly competitions in paper bridge building and aluminum foil boat making, students heard from Vice President Disa Wahlstrand, PE, who gave an overview of the career opportunities in the engineering/architecture world, including the many professionals who support the work of engineers, such as environmental scientists, surveyors, landscape architects, inspectors, and technicians. Our guests then toured nine different career stations, where they got a taste of what various consulting professionals do and how they prepared for their careers.

According to the current Occupational Outlook Handbook from the U.S. Department of Labor, significant employment growth is forecast in engineering through 2026, including environmental engineers (8 percent) and civil engineers (11 percent), both of which will be represented at Ayres Associates’ event. Job growth is forecast at 19% for cartographers and photogrammetrists, whom Ayres Associates employs in its Madison office. To get an idea of the job market right now, check out Ayres Associates’ current openings.

The every-other-year event returns in 2021.