Industry and Government Voices

Graduates of ABET-accredited programs have the professional and technical skills necessary to succeed in today's rapidly changing marketplace. Read what some industry and government leaders say about ABET and why they support the accreditation of technical programs.

James Dalton 

James C. Dalton, P.E.
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Chief of Engineering and Construction

"ABET accreditation offers an excellent way to help influence the quality of education and training." 

 
Michael Gwyn 

Michael B. Gwyn, P.E.
Benham Constructors, LLC
Vice President & Managing Director, Atlantic Region

"At the end of the day, industry is the primary beneficiary of ABET's 'product'." 

 
Gina Hutchins 

Gina L. Hutchins
United Parcel Service (UPS)
Corporate Industrial Engineering Training &
Development Director

"ABET provides an assurance that there is standardization and consistency in the engineering curriculum." 

 
Paul Kalafos 

Paul B. Kalafos, Jr.
Northrop Grumman Corporation
Vice President, International Infrastructure Systems

"Northrop Grumman counts heavily on engineering resources from ABET to ensure quality educational programs." 

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Accredited Programs at HBCUs

Howard University was the first historically black college or university to have ABET-accredited programs. ABET's predecessor, the Engineers' Council for Professional Development, accredited three engineering programs there in 1937.