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Job title: 
Section Manager - Engineer
Q: What are some Grade 10, 11, and 12 courses you should take if you want to go into the field of engineering or similar careers?
I strongly recommend you take as many technological courses offered as possible on top of the base science and mathematics fundamentals (physics, chemistry, advanced functions, calculus, etc.). This will help you have a better understanding of how to understand technical information in the industry along with what discipline of engineering you would enjoy most (mechanical, electrical, chemical, civil, mechatronics, etc.).
I took a tech design course in high school and loved it when I took it but it also helped me have a better understanding of the design and manufacturing process (I also had classes on tech design in university and in the workplace).
Lastly, it would be beneficial to take any available finance courses as many engineers in industry work in project environments and having that financial background is very beneficial.