Elevating Professional Skills in Engineering Education

August 4, 2024

In today’s competitive landscape, technical prowess alone is not sufficient for success in engineering careers. Employers increasingly seek professionals equipped with a robust set of nontechnical skills, including communication, leadership, and problem-solving abilities. How are engineering programs adapting to meet these evolving demands and what role do students perceive these skills playing in their professional journey?

Led by panellists from both academia and industry, this session will explore the current state of professional skills in industry and what employers are looking for. We will explore the student perspective on these skills and share how engineering programs can apply practical approaches and best practices to enhance the professional skill development of engineering students.