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Why STEM?

Increasing science, technology, engineering, and math talent in Washington is imperative to fill jobs, grow the economy and open doors to success. Yet Washington lags behind in creating a STEM-ready workforce.

  • In Washington, the mismatch between the skills required for available jobs and individuals with those skills is growing faster than in every other state but one: Delaware.
  • Washington ranks 1st in engineering jobs per capita but 38th in engineering degrees.
  • Snohomish County is projected to have 4,550 unfilled jobs by 2017; 90% are in STEM and healthcare.

Washington’s STEM Talent Supply and Demand Dashboard

How You Can Help

  1. Partner with the STEM Network:
  • Offer speakers for events
  • Volunteer in school classrooms or after-school activities
  • Host job shadowing
  • Sponsor the STEM website or activity
  • Join a STEM Network council
  1. Find out about local STEM Events
  2. Join Our Mailing List.

Get Involved

Please contact Snohomish STEM for more information.