u/Sensei_Harambe

Hi, i just turned 17 and i start at nait for instrumentation engineering technology in September. (I also plan to stay in alberta if that changes any of your answers.)
i’ve always enjoyed automation systems and working with my hands. Here are my questions, i appreciate any and all advice even if it’s unrelated to my questions:

1. Do you have any regrets/ things you wish you do differently starting out.
2. google spits numbers of all ranges from 80k-200k a year of average pay. This is probably skewed so what’s a realistic average.
3. I have no connections in this industry at all. Is this an industry where you have to be connected to get far? if so how can i build these connections.
4. Is there anything you may recommend i do that would benefit me down the road since currently i only plan on doing the degree at nait.
5. How can i get an apprenticeship? is it required for me to finish atleast one year before i try or is there any way i could start earlier.
6. Also how hard is a day to day on your body/mind. what skills do you use often and what comes in handy.

If you did read all of this thank you, i really appreciate any sort of information as i don’t have anyone guiding me into this field, but i am excited to start.
Also feel free to connect 🫡

Hi, i just turned 17 and i start at nait for instrumentation engineering technology in September. (I also plan to stay in alberta if that changes any of your answers.)
i’ve always enjoyed automation systems and working with my hands. Here are my questions, i appreciate any and all advice;

1. Do you have any regrets/ things you wish you do differently starting out.
2. google spits numbers of all ranges from 80k-200k a year of average pay. This is probably skewed so what’s a realistic average.
3. I have no connections in this industry at all. Is this an industry where you have to be connected to get far? if so how can i build these connections.
4. Is there anything you may recommend i do that would benefit me down the road since currently i only plan on doing the degree at nait.
5. How can i get an apprenticeship? is it required for me to finish atleast one year before i try or is there any way i could start earlier.
6. Also how hard is a day to day on your body/mind. what skills do you use often and what comes in handy.

If you did read all of this thank you, i really appreciate any sort of information as i don’t have anyone guiding me into this field, but i am excited to start.
Also feel free to connect 🫡