Why you should consider a career in STEM with Fernando Ceballos, P.E. Ep 88

In this episode, I had the chance to interview Fernando Ceballos, P.E. Fernando is a Project Engineer for Pape-Dawson Engineers and the President of the DFW SHEPE Chapter. 

[1:40] Fernando’s story 

[3:45] When you work for a company it needs to be a two-way street in terms of providing value. They provide value to you, but you also have to provide value to them. 

[5:40] Why students should consider pursuing a career in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics)

[7:45] Why Fernando got involved with SHPE (Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers)

[10:00] Why every engineering student should consider joining SHPE 

[12:20] Attending the SHPE national convention will allow you to meet and connect with recruiters from top tier organizations that usually only recruit from top tier schools. 

[16:10] Less than 15% of STEM roles are held by Hispanics and the number decreases for higher level roles. 

[18:15] Why Hispanics don’t gravitate towards STEM roles

[20:30] Why you should hold a leadership position

[25:00] You can be a leader without a title

[28:00] How to turn your weaknesses into your advantages

The one thing Fernando would like for you to take away from this episode: 

Find your why! 

Want to connect with Fernando? 

Name of Guest: Fernando A. Ceballos, P.E

Job Title: Project Engineer and SHEPE  DFW President 

Organization:  Pape-Dawson Engineers/ SHEPE

Email: [email protected]

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fdoceballos/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fdoceballos/

Other: https://shpe.org/

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Website- https://masteringcollegetocareer.com/

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