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National STEM Day: November 8, 2024

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National STEM Day: November 8, 2024

Press Release Number: CB24-SFS.52

From Census.gov / America Counts: Stories Behind the Numbers  /  Who Are the STEM Workers Under Age 25? (November 08, 2022):

Technician Is a Common Job Among Young STEM Workers

Jobs in the fields of science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) often require a bachelor’s degree or higher, leaving few STEM opportunities for workers younger than 25 who shape the nation’s future workforce.

As a result, in 2021 workers between ages 16 and 24 made up 12.7% of total employment across all occupations but only 6.8% of all STEM workers (just under 800,000) in the United States.

While less common, STEM opportunities for young workers without a college degree exist – mostly technician occupations – and are needed to meet future demand.

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment in STEM occupations is projected to grow at twice the rate (10.8%) of overall employment (5.3%) through 2031.

National STEM/STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts and math) Day is celebrated every year on November 8 to encourage kids to explore their interests in STEAM careers. And nationwide efforts are underway to attract and train young workers through registered apprenticeship programs. 

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Source:  2023 American Community Survey 1-year estimates

Source:  2021 American Community Survey 1-year estimates

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