TAFE NSW Enhances STEM Careers

National Science Week was held from the 13th – 21st August, which provided an opportunity to celebrate science and technology.

Here in Yass, the Yass Valley Library hosted SCINEMA, which showcased the best in science cinema from around the world.

As part of Science Week, Member for Goulburn Wendy Tuckerman thanked TAFE NSW for helping people find their dream STEM careers. STEM stands for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.

Demand for STEM workers is projected to grow by 12.9 per cent over the next five years, which is well above the average of all occupations (7.8 per cent) and more than twice as fast as non-STEM occupations (6.2 per cent), according to a National Industry Insights Report.

Mrs Tuckerman said TAFE NSW is highlighting the importance of young people, particularly women, taking up STEM careers and dispelling the myth that you need a degree to gain a well-paying, meaningful job in STEM.

While often associated with the university sector, a report released by the Office of the Chief Scientist2 on Australia’s STEM workforce shows that the vocational education and training sector provides more than two-thirds of Australia’s STEM workforce.

Minister for Skills and Training and Minister Science, Innovation and Technology Alister Henskens said that National Science Week is an excellent opportunity to celebrate the achievements of people across NSW.

“TAFE NSW offers dozens of courses linked to in-demand STEM skills in engineering and electrotechnology, agriculture and animal studies, information technology and cyber security, laboratory skills and chemistry,” Mr Henskens said.

“Graduates in these courses walk away with practical skills in booming industries, ready to walk into the workforce.”

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