You need good communications skills to succeed in this field. A writing course, and probably a public speaking course, should be part of your program even if they are not required.

Consider taking some business courses. The skills you learn in these courses may later help you make a career shift into sales, or possibly management.

You should consider getting certification from the National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies. Try to determine how important this certification is to local employers.

Plan to continue taking classes throughout your career. As electronic technology advances, you need to keep your skills up-to-date.