Owen Software®'s standalone PathAssess™-Engineering solution will be an internet-delivered "on-demand" education and career assessment desktop service that will be available to users via Owen Software®'s subscription system. The standalone PathAssess™-Engineering solution will cover virtually all US academic specialties and occupation areas of interest to students thinking of careers in engineering and related technology areas primarily, with secondary coverage into the science and mathematics areas.

Projected Availability: Winter 2008

The new PathAssess™-Engineering solution will empower a wide range of users interested in exploring engineering majors and careers to obtain answers to the question: Who Am I? Which engineering major is best suited for me? Which career pathway is best suited for me, once I choose an engineering major?

Using the functions provided by PathAssess™-Engineering solution, users interested in science, technology, engineering and mathematics will be able to assess their strengths and interests by completing theory-based, validated questionnaires and obtaining a personalized output in the form of tailored rankings of suggested career-track occupations and academic majors in these areas. Users will then be better equipped to proceed to explore these narrowed options in-depth.

The use of PathAssess™-Engineering service will enable you, the user, to:

• Find out if you need to urgently speak with a counselor
• Identify the engineering majors most compatible with your interests and expectations
• Identify the occupations most compatible with your interests and expectations
• Use your PathAssess™ results to further explore and narrow your options