PRESENTED BY:

EMILIANO ESPARZA, CIVIL, UC DAVIS

GARRICK BORNKAMP, MECHANICAL, UC DAVIS

JOSE M. SERVANDA II, MECHANICAL, UC BERKELEY

Topics For Discussion

Introductions Chabot College – Engineering

Fundamentals University – College of Engineering Internships Engineering Professions

Jose M. Servanda II

Chabot College – Enrolled Fall 2002 Transferred to UC Berkeley in Fall 2005 Interned with W. L Gore & Associates’

Medical Division in 2006 Graduated Spring 2007 Employed by Penumbra, INC

December 2007 - Present

Emiliano L. Esparza Chabot College – Enrolled Fall 2002 Transferred to UC Davis in Civil

Engineering Internship with the Port of Oakland Graduated Spring 2008 Experience

McGuire & Hester, Heavy Civil Eng Construction

Currently employed by East Bay Municipal Utility District (EBMUD)

Garrick Bornkamp

Chabot College - Enrolled Spring 2003 Transferred to UC Davis in Mechanical

EngineeringInternship with Lockheed

○ Network Specialist Intern

Graduated Winter 2008 Employed by ERG Aerospace

Chabot CollegeEngineering Fundamentals

Fundamentals = Foundation of Eng Knowledge Tips for Success

Consult with academic advisors & instructors○ Make a plan

Establish a network of engineering colleagues○ Get to know your fellow engineering classmates○ Create study groups○ Attend instructors’ office hours

Utilize your resources available to you○ Use the Math Lab and Tutoring Centers○ Schedule an appointment to have resume reviewed the career

center (for internships)

UniversityCollege of Engineering Declared Major Tips for Success

A new environment - adapt quickly!○ Build a network

Join a clubMake new friends, but keep in touch with

Chabot friendsMeet your professors

Utilize resources available to you○ Career Center○ Academic Counselors

Internships

Port of OaklandSurveyingProject bidding & scheduling

Lockheed MartinNetwork Specialist

W.L. Gore & Associates Conducted time studies Performed IQ/OQ/PQ on various equipment

Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) Devices

W. L. Gore & Associates

Internships

Valuable industry experienceLearn the tricks of the tradeSome education is outside of the textbook

Allows you to explore a career pathFind which specific part of engineering is for you

Engineering Professions “Having an engineering degree is like

having an ace in your back pocket.”- Mr. Mayer

With a degree in Engineering, your job opportunities are limitless.

According to 2008 data from Spencer Stuart on S&P 500 CEOs, 21% of them have an undergraduate degree in engineering.

ConclusionTake Home Points

○ Build a Network○ Utilize your resources at Chabot/UC○ Study, Study, and oh more Studying!

Other Advice○ Master time management skills

○ Factor in time for yourself○ Learn as much as your can about your major,

requirements, courses, and desired school of transfer

○ Speak with employers

Questions?Emiliano Esparza, CE, UCD

eesparza@sfbayareashpe.org

Garrick Bornkamp, ME, UCD garrickb@sbcglobal.net

Jose M. Servanda II, ME, UCB

jmservanda@gmail.com