Engineering skills and knowledge are foundational to technological innovation and development that drive long-term economic growth and help solve societal challenges. Therefore, to ensure national competitiveness and quality of life, it is important to understand and to continuously adapt and improve the educational and career pathways of engineers in the United States. To gather this understanding, it is necessary to study the people with the engineering skills and knowledge as well as the evolving system of institutions, policies, markets, people, and other resources that together prepare, deploy, and replenish the nation's engineering workforce.

This book was written based on the author's experience gained over 40 years working with and in technology-related fields and companies. It provides practical guidance on remaining relevant as changes are expected to occur in technology at ever faster rates in coming decades. What you'll learn: Know what companies really want; Realize the importance of alignment with company culture; Understand the political landscape and how to use it to advantage; Discover why creating, maintaining, and operating in a diverse environment is beneficial; Master strategies for skills development.