Choosing a future profession is one of the most important stages in the life of every schoolchild. To help high school students determine their future career path, staff from the BNTU Faculty of Engineering and Pedagogy visited Secondary School No. 44 in Minsk to conduct a career guidance program. Particular attention was paid to students in the teacher training classes, for whom the meeting became an important reference point in choosing their career path.
For reference: the profession of engineering teacher is unique: it combines profound technical knowledge with the art of teaching. It was precisely this synergy and the advantages of studying at the faculty that IAP representatives shared with the students.
The meeting was held in the format of an open dialogue. Faculty members shared their stories: why they chose this particular career path, what everyday life is like at the country's leading technical university, and the opportunities available to graduates. The students were particularly interested in hearing about the faculty's specialties. They were told that IAP graduates are versatile specialists, in demand both in industry and in education.
During the meeting, a presentation of the faculty was shown, as well as an admissions guide .
Students learned about BNTU's facilities, modern laboratories, and workshops, and received up-to-date information on passing scores, CT/CE subjects, and benefits for admission in 2025.
The children joined the conversation with interest. They were especially enthusiastic about the story of how engineering skills help in teaching, and teaching skills help in communicating with the workforce.
"I used to think that an engineer was someone with blueprints and a teacher was someone with a blackboard. But here I realized that you can combine the two: teach others and understand technology yourself. It's great!" shared a student in the teaching class.
Many high school students admitted that after the meeting, they began to view the teaching profession differently – as modern, technological, and creative.
The school's teachers noted the importance of such visits. When faculty members (alumni and staff) rather than faculty members talk about the university, the information is received more easily and with greater trust.
"It's important for us to show the kids that engineering isn't boring, and that teaching isn't just about school. Being both an engineer and a teacher means being a leader who leads the way to new technologies."
At the end of the event, students had the opportunity to ask questions in an informal setting. Many were interested in dormitory living conditions, opportunities for fulfillment in sports and creative fields, and internships at leading Russian companies (MTZ, MAZ, BELAZ) .
"Every time we visit schools, especially the teaching classes, I see the sincere expressions in the students' eyes. Their interest is genuine. They ask very mature questions: about career advancement, about what kind of engineering knowledge will be useful in teaching. We don't just talk about admissions—we show them a vision of the future, and it resonates. These meetings energize both us and the students."
Students in the pedagogical classes showed particular interest – for them, their introduction to the engineering and pedagogical faculty became a clear example of how a love of teaching can be combined with high technology.
