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74 PCB007 MAGAZINE I NOVEMBER 2024 Aer more than four grueling years of engi- neering school, I never wanted to see the inside of a classroom again. at might seem melo- dramatic, but it's exactly how I felt on gradua- tion day. en, I was too overwhelmed with a move across the country and the start of a new job to worry about furthering my education. However, by the end of my second year working, I found myself back in a classroom under the guise of "professional develop- ment." Slowly, class by class, I began enjoying the formal learning process again. In each ses- sion, I applied the content directly to my daily work (unlike my physics or calculus courses) and would be excited for the next class. By that point, I noticed more desire to take business courses at the local university. The Benefits of Continuing Education Continuing my formal education, whether by pursuing a degree or informal professional development courses, has taught me a lot. Not only have I learned more about myself, but I've learned more about the world around me and the industry in which I work. Every course has taught me better communication skills, intro- duced me to incredibly inspiring people, and pushed me beyond my perceived limits. Over- all, it has opened my eyes to the value of formal and informal continuous learning processes. Networking One of the greatest benefits of continu- ing my education has been the people I've met: highly skilled professionals who have taught me about personal branding, the art of The New Chapter by Paige Fiet, TTM-LOGAN