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Wednesday May 28, 2014. Your Gateway to the Future. Fifth Annual STEM CHALLENGE State Recognized Targeting 5,000 Youth Robotics Gaming and IT Competitions Innovative Exhibitors STEM Workshops. Goals.
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Wednesday • May 28, 2014 Your Gateway to the Future • Fifth Annual STEM CHALLENGE • State Recognized • Targeting 5,000 Youth • Robotics • Gaming and IT Competitions • Innovative Exhibitors • STEM Workshops
Goals Showcase advanced technology and role models with the intent of inspiring youth (with the support of teachers and parents) to pursue opportunities in education and careers in the STEM fields Create awareness of opportunities in STEM education and careers among Pre-College Students in El Paso and the surrounding region. Provide scholarships to high school students from the region to attend a local university or college to pursue an education in a STEM field.
STEM Fiesta Floor Plan STAGE SPONSORS BOOOTS
Thank You STEM Sponsors! Equal Opportunity Employer/Program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. Relay Texas: 711 (Voice) or 1-800-735-2989 (TTY) Igualdad de oportunidades de Empleo/Programas. Equipoauxiliar y servicios de apoyoestándisponiblespara personas con discapacidad al serrequeridos. Relay Texas: 711 (Voz) o 1-800-735-2989 (TTY)
Why STEM? Increase high school graduation rates Promote STEM education and careers Increase post-secondary enrollments Increase graduation rates at post-secondary levels
Unemployment El Paso MSA Source: www.tracer2.com, December 2013
Unemployment Rates in STEM and Non-STEM Occupations, 1994-2010
Recent and Projected Growth in STEM and Non-STEM Employment
The Talent Pipeline – U.S. Degree Attainment Demand for postsecondary education has increased, and will continue to increase during and after the recovery. Source: March CPS data, various years; Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce forecast of educational demand to 2018
Postsecondary-educated workers now earn almost 80% of the nation’s wages. The Talent Pipeline – Wage Earnings by Degree Source: Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce
Several key industries will lose most of their postsecondary- educated workers by 2020. State of the Economy – Impact of Retirements Source: Georgetown University Center on Education and Workforce.
Thank You STEM Sponsors! Equal Opportunity Employer/Program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. Relay Texas: 711 (Voice) or 1-800-735-2989 (TTY) Igualdad de oportunidades de Empleo/Programas. Equipoauxiliar y servicios de apoyoestándisponiblespara personas con discapacidad al serrequeridos. Relay Texas: 711 (Voz) o 1-800-735-2989 (TTY)