STEM Careers

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STEM Careers

• Math and science skills are key to entering
  career paths in high-growth industries
• Advanced Manufacturing
• Alternative Energy
• Biotechnology
• Health Care
• Information Technology

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STEM Careers Will grow faster than the average
for all jobs
STEM related careers will enjoy an 11.4
increase in positions from 2004-2014. Non-STEM
related careers will have a 4.5 increase in
positions from 2004-2014.
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STEM Careers

• STEM skills are required by 8 percent of all
  jobs in the region
• The Finger Lakes Region currently employs
  52,000 workers (114 job titles) in the STEM field

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STEM Careers

• STEM Careers Pay More
• STEM Occupations        57,084
• All Occupations                38,280
• Stem occupations offer an earnings potential on
  average 60 more than non-STEM careers
• Almost 70 (68) of workers employed in STEM
  occupations earn more than 50,000 per year

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STEM Careers
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To Explore STEM Careers Visit www.nycareerzone.org
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For More Information

• Please Contact
• Tammy Marino
• Associate Economist
• NYS Department of Labor
• Division of Research Statistics
• [phone]
• Tammy.marino_at_labor.state.ny.us