Design Your Career (DYC) provides a framework for undergraduate students to navigate their career development using the same design fundamentals that they apply in their coursework. This program prepares students to take ownership of their own professional development, effectively engage with industry, and navigate the job search process. 

DYC is required for all students completing a BS in mechanical engineering who enrolled in mechanical engineering starting in fall 2018 or after. Those who enrolled prior to fall 2018 must complete the ME Buffs Pro requirement instead.

Through participating in DYC, you will:

  1. Explore career paths in both traditional and non-traditional areas of mechanical engineering.
  2. Interact with upper-division students, alumni and industry professionals during each year of the program.
  3. Take ownership for your own professional growth by seeking out opportunities unique to your interests.

Track Your Progress in Canvas

Please contact katherine.mcconnell@colorado.edu with questions. 

Start Designing Your Career

DYC First Year: Ideate

The ideation phase is about coming up with ideas and trying new things. It's a time to explore your interests and start getting involved. 

Requirements

  • Explore ME Series

DYC Second Year: Prototype

The prototyping phase is about trying out your ideas. A test run can provide valuable insights for your final design. 

Requirements

  • Two Career Credits

DYC Third Year: Iterate

The iteration phase is about refining a proof of concept. Continue pursuing existing interests while keeping an eye out for new opportunities and honing your skills.

Requirements

  • Goal Setting Exercise
  • Two Career Credits
  • Career Check-In

DYC Fourth and/or Fifth Year: Implement

You've ideated, prototyped and iterated. Now, it's time to launch your career! 

Requirements

  • Goal Setting Exercise
  • Professional Exam