On occasion, club members brave the 180-foot climb in order to repair or upgrade their equipment. Members had an opportunity to build small electronic devices like wireless microphones. These projects taught students skills that they were not necessarily learning in class. We ordered project kits and learned to solder. You learn a lot of theory in class, but you might not be able to solder.
Most companies view the hands-on experience gained through amateur radio as extremely valuable.
Corporations such as Motorola have recruited directly from Clemson's amateur radio club. Many companies recruit engineers with amateur radio experience.