.: educators

Attention: Math Teachers, Science Teachers & Guidance Counselors

To learn more about our Engineering Explorers Post and the upcoming programs, we invite you and your students to attend the 2017/2018 kick-off meeting on Tuesday, September 12, at 6 PM in Gulf Power’s Corporate Office at 1 Energy Pl, Pensacola, FL 32520 . Any high school student with an interest in engineering is welcome to join, so please share this info with all your students as you see fit. Parents are also encouraged to attend.

We are looking forward to seeing you and your students at our kick-off. If you have any questions or would like any additional information about our Engineering Explorers Post, please see our website www.post420.com or us at postfourtw@southernco.com">.

Sincerely,

The NWFL Engineering Explorer (Post 420) Advisors

.: parents

Parents are always welcome and strongly encouraged to attend the first meeting. Younger siblings are fine, too, as long as they do not disturb the meeting.

Some of our goals may interest you:

· Make an informed choice about engineering as a career.

Did you know that most engineers take 2 full years of calculus but only normally use simple algebra on the job? It would be a shame for your child to miss out on such an exciting, high-paying and in-demand career simply because they did not know what engineers actually do on the job, on a day-to-day basis. On the other hand, you need to make sure 4 years of time and money is not wasted on a career they would not enjoy.

· Introduce them to various engineering disciplines and computer science.

Engineers and computer sciences both have high starting salaries, but their school work and jobs are very different. With this program, they will be able to determine which path is suited for them. In fact, most students interested in engineering determine the specific discipline of engineering they want to pursue.

· Associate with successful engineers.

In this program the students will meet top engineers from leading companies. They will get great advice and encouragement that motivates them to perform in school so they can achieve their goal in engineering or computer science.