WednesdayMay 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.

SPONSORS BOOOTS

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STEM FiestaFloor Plan

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. Equipo auxiliar y servicios de apoyo están disponibles para personas con discapacidad al ser requeridos. Relay Texas: 711

(Voz) o 1-800-735-2989 (TTY)

Thank You STEM Sponsors!

Why STEM?

• Increase high school graduation rates• Promote STEM education and careers • Increase post-secondary enrollments• Increase graduation rates at post-secondary levels

Source: www.tracer2.com, December 2013

Unemployment El Paso MSA

Unemployment Rates in STEM and Non-STEM Occupations, 1994-2010

Recent and Projected Growth in STEM and Non-STEM Employment

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

The Talent Pipeline – U.S. Degree Attainment

Postsecondary-educated workers now earn almost 80% of the nation’s wages.

The Talent Pipeline – Wage Earnings by Degree

1980 Employment 1980 Wages 2009 Employment 2009 Wages

22%17%

9% 5%

37%

34%

26%

18%

19%

19%

31%

26%

23%30% 34%

51%

Wage and Employment Shares by Education (25-65)High School Dropout High School/GED Some College/AA Bachelor's and higher

1980 2009

Source: Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce

State of the Economy – Impact of Retirements

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Source: Georgetown University Center on Education and Workforce.

Several key industries will lose most of their postsecondary-educated workers by 2020.

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. Equipo auxiliar y servicios de apoyo están disponibles para personas con discapacidad al ser requeridos. Relay Texas: 711

(Voz) o 1-800-735-2989 (TTY)

Thank You STEM Sponsors!