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How Latino Engineers are Shaping the Future of Infrastructure With Azael Garza

Civil engineering shapes the world around us, but not everyone sees themselves in it. For some, finding role models who’ve been there is tough…and that’s exactly what Azael Garza had to overcome. 👇

Azael is civil engineer with a latino heritage that went from a small-town math student to launching his own firm and working for himself at Aztlan Engineering, all while keeping the memories of his ancestors alive.

In this episode, he dives into this solo journey and everything had to push through to get where he’s at right now given the lack of representation problem in the industry.

The FE and PE exams. The challenges of running a firm. What pushed him to finally go all in on building something of his own.

All of this as a Latino Civil Engineer in a small town in Georgia! 😲

So, if you’ve ever thought about starting your own thing one day, or you’re looking for a latino who’s carved out their own lane in this field, this episode is worth your time.

It’s honest, inspiring, and full of lessons you can immediately apply…from someone who’s walked the walk.

Go give it a listen!

🧠 TUNE IN TO LEARN:

How His First Job After School Motivated Him to Start His Own Firm
What He Did to Prepare to Start Working for Himself
How He Finally Took the Leap and Ventured Out on His Own
The Biggest Issue He Faces Building His Firm (And You Will Too If You Start Yours)
A Big Business Secret Any Engineering Firm Owner Needs to Know to Get More Clients
One of the Biggest Downsides of the Civil Engineering Field
What Makes a Civil Engineering Degree Difficult (And It's Not Academic Rigor)
The Hidden Nature of Civil Engineering Most People Don't Recognize
Why Small Engineering Firms are Better to Work at Than Giant Conglomerates
His Experience With the FE & PE Exams (And How Totally Different They Are!)
A Shift in Education Pursuits by the Younger Generation
How CEA Helped Azael in His Journey to PE and Firm Owner

🔗 RESOURCES MENTIONED:

Civil PE Review Course

University of Georgia

Toyota Industries

💬 CONNECT WITH AZAEL:

Aztlan Engineering

A.Garza@AztlanEngineering.com

🎁 OUR FREEBIES FOR YOU:

The Civil FE Startup Guide

The Civil PE Startup Guide

FREE Floodplain Manager Course Module

🖥️ OUR REVIEW COURSES:

Civil FE Review Course

Civil PE Review Course

Floodplain Manager Review Course

📚 OUR PRACTICE EXAMS:

FE Practice Exams

FE CBT Exam Simulator

PE Bonus Theory Questions

PE Practice Exams

PE CBT Exam Simulator

Floodplain Manager Practice Exam

FE Environmental Practice Exam

PE Environmental Practice Exam

📱 CONNECT WITH CEA!

support@civilengineeringacademy.com

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