FRESNO STATE -- The men's North Gym bustles with friends and families of Engineering Dept. students waiting for their crowning achievement. Years of study lead to this moment when scholars are recognized with a Bachelor of Science or a Master of Science sheepskin. These graduates face a tough job market out there.
     Mechanical Engineering majors usually consider taking math, business or physics minors to enhance job flexibility after graduation.
     To add to their job search, some grads this week are turning to an online search at Central Valley Jobquest, Monster.com., or AllFresnoJobs.com. There are many jobs available for Computer System Administrators as well as Mechanical, Design, and Project Engineers, to name just a few.
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    Online job hunting databases match your skills with available jobs and employers recruiting in your area. However, some online services charge a finder's fee like traditional employment agencies do.
     Fresno State's Dept. of Mechanical Engineering offers BS degrees accredited by the Board of Engineering and Technology and offers a Master's Degree program on campus and at Edwards Air Force Base in Mojave, CA. That program is designed to develop advanced analytical skill for in-depth theoretical engineering concepts.
     Excellent laboratory facilities at Fresno State emphasize computer interaction, operation and use of instruments, and the experimental approach.     
     The Engineering Dept's home page states that career opportunities for engineers are available in high-technology industries such as aerospace, computers, energy, manufacturing, fabrication, machine and tool design, public transportation, electronics, and a host of other industries.
     This May 17th, the Spring Semester ends. Commencement this year will mark the 92nd annual celebration. Click here for more information on Commencement. The Graduate Degree Hooding Ceremony is set for Friday May 16, 2003 at 6:00 p.m. at the California State University Amphitheater.
     William T. Cook, graduating in Mechanical Engineering said, "Today's a beautiful day for the ceremonies! I'm looking forward to building my engineering career in the Valley." Cook, and his wife Erin, a teacher at Central High School, are the proud parents of a new baby boy named Cooper, age 3 months, and their 3-year old son Westin.

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