ATLANTA –State Representative Matt Dubnik (R-Gainesville), chairman of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Education, will lead a Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) Education and Workforce Development Summit on Thursday, August 15, 2024, at 10 a.m. at the Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta.
“I am enthusiastic about education initiatives across our state and recognize the importance of STEM programs that set a firm foundation for students and budding professionals,” said Chairman Dubnik. “As Chair of the Appropriations Subcommittee on Education, I see first-hand the impact that education funding provides for developing our citizens and helping advance them toward important and meaningful career opportunities. In close coordination with House Education Committee Chairman Chris Erwin and House Higher Education Committee Chairman Chuck Martin, we will receive information and updates from the business community and higher education institution leaders about the role of STEM education as we build a future workforce for Georgia. Our state is growing in many ways, and we must continually evaluate our preparedness to meet these challenges. I believe this summit will help us do that.”
With investments in Georgia’s economy for STEM careers, this summit will receive information and explore workforce needs for success, bringing together business groups and higher education partners to provide updates on the current status of STEM job growth and education initiatives across the state, which will provide a snapshot of the current status and future needs of STEM jobs.
A recent People of Science analysis conducted by Science Is US, shows that Georgia is home to 2.1 million jobs in science, technology, engineering, medicine and math-related fields. The study showed that Georgia added more than 186,000 STEM jobs between 2017 – 2021, a 9.6 percent increase. The national average of STEM job growth is 4.7 percent.
WHO: Rep. Matt Dubnik
WHAT: STEM Education and Workforce Development Summit
WHEN: Thursday, August 15, 2024
10 a.m.
WHERE: Georgia Institute of Technology
Dalney Building
926 Dalney St NW
Atlanta, GA 30332
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