Caregiving skills for the engineering profession

This study explores the relationship between caregiving skills and characteristics and the engineering profession. The goal is to understand how caregiving experience contributes to the development of skills that are beneficial in engineering organizations. Interviews and surveys will be conducted to: (1) identify caregiving skills relevant to engineering, (2) explore how these skills are applied in the workplace, and (3) examine whether caregiving experience enhances professional development. The study aims to explore whether caregiving can offer transferable skills that benefit engineering organizations. Additionally, results are intended to support women in engineering, a field where they are underrepresented and often face more intense caregiving responsibilities. This research seeks to contribute to discussions on caregiver support and demonstrate the value of caregiving while working as an engineer. This study also intends to support Engineers Yukon’s continuing professional development program, where caregiving is identified as a professional development activity.

Faculty Supervisor:

Linda Schweitzer

Student:

Partner:

Engineers Yukon

Discipline:

Business

Sector:

Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

Carleton University

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