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Lesley choose Civil Engineering because it's such a broad career path. Many aspects rely on basic building blocks that people have been exposed to since childhood. She loves her career because it continues to give her many different opportunities and experiences.

Students will be challenged to re-create structures with wooden blocks. Students will discover the importance of center of balance and stability while replicating structures. Discovering why these fundamental concepts are important before we include technology in building the infrastructure around us today.

Company: Confederation College

Position: Program Coordinator - Civil Engineering Technician

Area of Expertise: Science, mechanics and design

Technology Requirements: Internet, computer, and projector.