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Where the Jobs AreSTEM Myths and Truths

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SC ATE Center of Excellence

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Florence-Darlington Technical College

A National Resource Center for Expanding Excellence in Technician Education

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SC ATE Center of Excellence

Director – Elaine CraftAssistant Director – Anna Kolliopoulos

Mentor-Connect Project Manager – Charlotte ForrestAdministrative Assistant – Ruth Southerland


STEM in the News- Headlines

New STEM Index Finds America's STEM Talent Pool Still Too Shallow to Meet Demand

Getting Girls to Study STEM: It's About More Than Just Making Science ‘Cool’

Op-Ed: To Get Ahead in STEM, the Key Is C -- Computers




A Message to Girls and Graduates Interested in STEM: Don't Give Up!

5 Things You Should Know About Shortages of Scientists and Engineers




NYU-Poly Partners With HEAF To Offer "STEM" Education To Middle School Students

Altera Boosts STEM Education in Silicon Valley with Grant for ALearn




President Obama Announces New Plan to Create STEM Master Teaching Corps

Obama Administration Commits $3.1 Billion to STEM Education



Why STEM?



More than 2.5 million good-paying jobs will be created in the next few years.

Will workers know how to get them?

MaryJo Webster, USA TODAY

October 6, 2014


Why STEM?


Why STEM?



Why STEM?“Technological innovation accounted for almost half of U.S. economic growth over the past 50 years, and almost all of the 30 fastest-growing occupations in the next decade will require at least some background in STEM.

Change the Equation.org

At some graduate engineering schools , international students are the majority of the student body. At the University of Missouri—Kansas City, for example, 95.9 percent of full-time engineering students in fall 2013 were not from the U.S.

June 17, 2014 | 9:30 a.m. EDT


http://grad-schools.usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/best-graduate-schools/top-engineering-schools


STEM CareersWhere the Jobs Are

Myth: STEM Careers require a 4 year degree



By 2017, an estimated 2.5 million new, middle-skill jobs are expected to be added to the workforce, accounting

for nearly 40% of all job growth.October 6, 2014


Truth


"There's a lot of re-shoring. They're coming back, but they are coming back different. More technician jobs, which pay more. There may be fewer jobs, but they are better jobs.“

Andrew Crapuchettes, CEO of Economic Modeling Specialists Intl.




Truth: Over 31 Associate STEM Technician degrees



Truth- Associate Degree


I wouldn’t say I’m better off, but I just think that from what I’ve heard, and from what I’ve seen, there’s a lot of students nowadays that graduate with a four-year degree and can’t find work. They really struggle with finding work, but with this two-year degree, I’m able to come and get a career for the rest of my life at a premier manufacturing company. Pretty much speaks for itself.

Dustin Reid- pursuing Mechatronics associate degree

Why an apprenticeship may be a faster ticket to the American dream than a college degree

PBS NEWSHOUR - April 23, 2014


Truth

“People are measuring the number of Ph. D. engineers and scientists out there, but the mechanics putting the wings on the airplanes need STEM skill sets, too,” -“This is not simply an issue about guys with lab coats and pocket protectors. This is way beyond that.”

Brian Kelly, editor and chief content officer U.S. News & World Report



STEM Careers - Activity



Truth – Associate Degree

Student interested in Biology or Chemistry

Bioengineering Engineering Technology Biomedical Engineering Technology Biotechnician Biomanufacturing Technician Viticulture and Enology technology Nuclear Engineering Technology Nanotechnology




Student interested in Physics

Nuclear Engineering Technology Laser and Optics Nanotechnology Photonics




Student interested in Computers

Computer Engineering Technology Geospacial Cybersecurity Cyberforensics



Truth Students interested in Engineering

Engineering Technology Associate Degrees


Aeronautical Air Conditioning Automotive Bioengineering and Biomedical Civil Computer Drafting and Design Electrical Electromechanical

Environmental Industrial Instrumentation and Control Systems Manufacturing Marine Mechanical Nuclear Surveying



Myth: Bachelor degrees pay better thanAssociate degrees




Truth: STEM Associate's Degree Pays Better Than Liberal Arts Bachelor's

Feb. 24, 2012



Truth


An adult with an associate's degree in engineering earned an average of $4,800 monthly in 2009; someone with a bachelor's degree in education earned an average of $3,800.



Half of all STEM jobs are available to workers without a four-year college degree, and these jobs pay $53,000 on average .

The Brookings Institution, June 10, 2013


Truth Engineering Technology Associate Degrees


2012 Median PayAerospace Engineering Technicians $55,000 to $74,999Civil Engineering Technicians $35,000 to $54,999Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technicians $55,000 to $74,999Mechanical Engineering Technicians $35,000 to $54,999Nuclear Engineering technicians $55,000 to $74,999



Myth: Employers of STEM only look at technical skills




Truth: Employers of STEM want Technical skills and Soft skills



Truth


From: HR ManagerSent: Wednesday, October 23, 2013 6:01 PMTo: Engineering InstructorSubject: Drafting Assistant Good Afternoon Mr. Engineering Instructor; We have the following position open in our engineering / drafting department and hope you can assist us in finding an advance student who would like the opportunity to work part-time in our engineering / drafting department. We would like to have and second year student who is really interested in drafting / graphic design. Computer skills, Auto Cad, Solid Works, ProE, Adobe Suite, other programs as needed.The student will need strong written, verbal communication skills and time managing skills. If you have someone ….. Best regards, HR Manager and Manufacturing Manager


Truth


Problem Based Learning

Why am I learning this?

Soft Skills


Thank You


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