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Engineering: an Education, a Profession, a Career
The engineer is a creator and inventor concerned with the complex interactions between technology and society. Engineers integrate with other disciplines in a society which increasingly emphasizes solutions that are socially, environmentally and fiscally responsible.

Education
In addition to essential knowledge in mathematics, science and technology, engineering education develops and sharpens these characteristic engineering Skills, Strengths and Abilities:
Analytic Thinker
Problem Solver
Ability to Work with Others
Creative Thinker
Dealing with Uncertainty and Understanding Statistics
Desire to Communicate Well with Others
Flexible and Resourceful
Self-discipline and Self-motivated
Interest in, or Aptitude for Computers
Ability to Research and Ability to be meticulous

Profession
Engineering is a prestigious profession that has made significant contributions to society. The practice of professional engineering is a public trust, earned through educational preparation, experience and commitment on the part of the professional engineer to public service. Professional engineers (P. Eng.) carry out that trust in accordance with a code of professional ethics and conduct a series of legal requirements, including the Professional Practice Exams (PPE), which ensure they operate at the highest standards, always in the best interests of society.

Career
Engineers enjoy a wide variety of lifestyles and careers. Because of the breadth of society and the unlimited imaginations of people, engineers can be found in every line of work and in any location around the world. Medicine, sports, communications, research, production, environment, education, natural resources, law, computers, architecture, entertainment and business are some career areas where engineers make significant contributions.

Glossary of some acronyms
Definition of some acronyms used in this document:

CEAB	Canadian Engineering Accreditation Board
CFES	Canadian Federation of Engineering Students
CTE	Canadian Trained Engineer
EC	Engineers Canada
EIT	Engineer Intern Training Program
ESSCO	Engineering Student Societies’ Council of Ontario
ExPS™	Bob Loree’s Examination Preparation Services™
E1	Engineering 1 - a first year engineering program
GEO	Graduate Engineer Ontario – G. Eng.
IEO	Intern Engineer Ontario – I. Eng.
ITE	Internationally Trained Engineer
JSP	Job Shadow Program
PEO	Professional Engineers Ontario – P. Eng.
P. Eng.	Professional Engineer
PPE	Professional Practice Exams
PV	Programs of Value
SEO	Student Engineer Ontario – S. Eng.
SMP	Student Membership Program
SOPV	Student-Oriented Programs of Value
SwS™	Soar with Science™
YPCE™	Your Potential for a Career in Engineering™
4A Plan™	4A Plan for Success™ (Ability, Attendance, Attitude, Assignments)

Suggested Designations

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SEO     Student Engineer Ontario
            - many student services non-existent now
            - many to be added

PPE     Professional Practice Exam
             - completed before graduation
            - ITE complete before academic requirements

GEO     Graduate Engineer Ontario
            - prestige, recognition, exposure
            - awareness for public

IEO       Intern Engineer Ontario
            - current EIT services are minimal, questionable value and selective
            - make IEO universal in all aspects
            - mentoring, applications, records, etc.

PEO     Professional Engineer Ontario
             - desires members
            - membership gain
            - mentoring opportunities
            - provide a purpose and focus for chapters
            & members
            - recruiting and career opportunities
            - exposure