Harnett County,
North Carolina
North Carolina
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Harnett County Board of Commissioners March 28 Work Session The Harnett County Board of Commissioners will hold their next work session on Tuesday, March 28, 2023 at 9:00 AM in the Commissioners Meeting Room, located on the second floor ... |
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Quickbooks for Business: Online Versions Learn the basics of the online version of Quickbooks to track small business finances. 3/28/23 from 6-7:30pm at Harnett Main Campus room 105 (1075 E. Cornelius Harnett Blvd in Lillington) ... |
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Harnett County Board of Commissioners April 3 Regular Meeting The Harnett County Board of Commissioners will hold their next regular meeting on Monday, April 3, 2023 at 9:00 AM in the Commissioners Meeting Room, located on the second floor ... |
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How to Use Instagram Reels for Small Business Reels is the new flagship of the Instagram platform and they help to increase engagement and gain followers. Create a Reel from scratch! 4/4/23 from 12:30-1:30 and ONLINE/FREE |
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Harnett County Board of Elections Regular Board Meeting 4/4/2023 – 4/5/2023 The Harnett County Board of Elections will meet Tuesday, April 4th, 2023, at 5:30 p.m. in the Harnett County Resource Center and Library located at 455 McKinney Parkway, Lillington. |
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Harnett County Board of Commissioners April 11 Work Session The Harnett County Board of Commissioners will hold their next work session on Tuesday, April 11 2023 at 9:00 AM in the Commissioners Meeting Room, located on the second floor ... |
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Harnett County Board of Commissioners April 17 Regular Meeting The Harnett County Board of Commissioners will hold their next regular meeting on Monday, April 17, 2023 at 6:00 PM in the Commissioners Meeting Room, located on the second floor ... |
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Seed the Need to Read Save the date for our first-ever Seed the Need to Read event! Stop by the Harnett County Ag Center (located at 126 Alexander Drive in Lillington) on April 22, ... |
"Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) occupations are one of the fastest growing fields on the job market. STEM occupations are projected to grow by 17.0 percent from 2008 to 2018,compared to 9.8 percent growth for Non-Stem occupations."
"STEM workers command higher wages, earning 26 percent more than their non-STEM counterparts. They are more likely to have a college degree and are less likely to experience unemployment. STEM degree holders are also more likely to have higher earnings in non-STEM occupations."
-U.S. Department of Commerce
According to the U.S. Department of Labor, STEM occupations include a broad range of job fields, such as: advanced manufacturing, automotive, construction, financial services, geospatial technolgoy, homeland security, information technology, transportation, aerospace, biotechnology, energy, healthcare, hospitality and retail.
STEM also help youth develop important skills that are necessary to excel in education, the workforce, and life. These skills include: critical thinking, decision-making, teamwork, communication, problem-solving, organization, and self-responsibility.
It is the responsibility of the community to make sure the youth have an opportunity to tap this job market. It will not just open up economic opportunities for kids, but also for the future of our community. Children are the future leaders of Harnett County, and the skills and experience generated from STEM will help make sure Harnett thrives in the future. The community must create an environment for youth, inside and outside of class, that will increase their natural interest and show the importance of STEM.
For information on upcoming STEM programs at Cooperative Extension, please contact Kittrane Sanders, Community Rural Development Agent, Harnett County Cooperative Extension at 910-814-6028 or ksanders@harnett.org.
STEM Resources for Youth, Parents, and Teachers
