Preparing Future Engineers to be Career Ready by Graduation

We partner with institutions to bridge the gap between academic preparation and industry expectations  developing engineers who are ready to make an impact from day one.

Our Goal

10,000

Future engineers, career ready by graduation                                                                                                              
While graduates are well-prepared in science, they enter the workforce lacking the critical professional skills needed for success.
— Society of Human Resource Management, 2019
 
Industry Has Spoken

Graduates Are Technically Proficient
But Not Career Ready

While very intelligent and capable graduates of impressive colleges and universities have been prepared well in science, they enter the workforce lacking the critical skills needed for success. We provide access to these key characteristics to prospective engineers and the institutions that serve them in ways that are impactful and mutually beneficial.

The Society of Human Resource Management, 2019

We are Developing and Supporting 10,000 Future Engineers to be Career Ready by Graduation Using the Problem Solvers Framework

Four Pillars of Career Readiness

A structured pathway that transforms engineering students into industry-ready professionals through exposure, skill-building, community, and real opportunity.

 

01

See the Paths

Students see real pathways to becoming an engineer, build engineering identity, and learn the personal and career journeys of professionals.

02

Build the Skills

Students learn the professional and personal skills of engineers  humility, communication, mentorship, resilience, and teamwork.

03

Connect to Community

Students build a support network, connect with mentors, ask questions, share struggles, and see how real engineers think.

04

Apply for Opportunity

Those who have shown high levels of productive engagement will gain access to internship and job opportunities from our network of industry partners.

Adopt a Proven Framework for Student Career Readiness

Material Curiosity partners with engineering colleges and universities to implement the Problem Solvers Framework — a structured approach to developing career-ready graduates that bridges academia to industry.

  • Consulting to create synergies between academia and industry
  • Programming that connects and serves each sector
  • Products and services that bridge academia to industry
  • Measurable outcomes aligned with accreditation goals

10K
Engineers Supported

100%
Career Focused

04
Framework Pillars


Industry Connections

Ready to Prepare Your Students for the Real World?

Partner with Material Curiosity and bring the Problem Solvers Framework to your institution. Join the movement to develop career-ready engineers.