General
University
Skills
Facts
100

What is the position of my job placement?

Cabinet Technician and Engineering Assistant

100

What are the two post-secondary pathways mentioned at this board?

University and college


100

What are employability skills?

The essential skills and personal qualities for an individual to succeed at a workplaces

100

True or false; does an engineering career from an engineering degree lead to a six-figure salary?

True; very plausible

200

Name of the company

Econolite


200

What is the name of the university and the name of the college?

McMaster University and Centennial College

200

What are the three employability skills highlighted?

Communication

Collaboration

Learning Continuously 

200

What is the minimum average required for McMaster for your application to be considered?

87%

300

How does the traffic light signal function?

From the cabinet


300

What specific program am I describing?

Electrical engineering or electrical engineering technician


300

Name one example of how I learned continuously at this work placement?

Develop my hard skills like circuiting, wiring, and soldering; learn the installation of numerous electrical components by knowing how to use each tool; and understand the parts that get constructed into different cabinets

300

What is a great average to have to be accepted into McMaster?

A competitive average of 94%
400

When given a cabinet assembly job, what do you first do?

Read the blueprint, layout, and bill of material (BOM)

400

What is the difference in the credentials awarded from each school?

McMaster grants a bachelor's degree while Centennial College grants a college diploma

400

Name an example of how I used my communication skill

Speaking with my colleagues and the supervisor to be able to complete my daily task or cabinet assembly

400

What makes Centennial College's curriculum and degree different from other colleges?

More than 1,500 industry leaders aid in developing the curriculum and learning objectives

500

Name all the task and responsibilities listed into one word

Reading blueprint and layout, stripping and crimping wires, soldering, and cabinet testing

500

What is the range of the meal plan for McMaster University and for Centennial College?

$5120-$5720(Mac) and $1800-$3600 (Centennial)
500

Is one employability skill greater than another?

No, each employability skills is just as important as another

500

What is the job outlook for electrical engineers currently, and in the next 4 years?

Currently, the job outlook for an electrical engineer is 5%. However, in 2023-2027, the job outlook for new jobs is from 38% to 62%