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The ‘Worldly’ Engineer

Global and InternationalEngineeringGSMST

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Introduction

After WWII, engineering became a more “global” business. Taking a few foreign language classes in school cannot hurt, but only help your chances at getting a job after college.

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The Evolving Global Market: Changing World Maps & Alliances

Breakup of former USSRChina and other Asian countries in rapid development stagesNew laws, regulations, policies have affected the spread of international engineering

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NAFTA

1994 North American Free Trade Agreement (US, Mexico, Canada)Designed to reduce tariffs, and increase international competitionManufacturing trade has increased by 128% between Canada, US, and Mexico since 1994

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International OpportunitiesFor Engineers

Engineers are employed internationally in: Automobile Industry Manufacturing Construction Pharmaceuticals Food Industry Petroleum and Chemical Industry Computer and Electronics Industry Telecommunications

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Preparing for a Global Career

Students who look to work internationally should: Be language and culturally

proficient Should participate in study abroad

programs Look into international work

experience and Co-Op opportunities

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