300 LI High School Students Chase Dreams for STEM Jobs

300 10th and 11th graders will participate in the Long Island S.T.E.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) Career Expo on Monday, October 29th from 9:00am-1:00pm at the Cradle of Aviation Museum. Company representatives from industries such as aerospace, healthcare, engineering, energy, and more will be on hand to meet with students inspiring them to explore as well as prepare for the careers of tomorrow.

During these sessions, students will gain a unique perspective on potential careers from the best source—local industry professionals! Northwell Health, Microsoft, PSEG, JetBlue, and East/West Industries have joined several other Long Island based businesses to instill in students the need for a local talent pool thus ensuring their corporate sustainability.

DID YOU KNOW?

• From 2010 to 2105, growth in STEM employment was up 21% in New York City and 3% on Long Island
• STEM careers tend to be more financially lucrative (60%+) than non-STEM careers, with low unemployment rates
• The three core STEM occupations with the highest median salaries in 2015 include Computer and Information Systems Managers ($73.81 median hourly salary), Architectural and Engineering Managers ($63.58), & Natural Sciences Manager ($64.65)
• STEM job titles represent the future of the economy and where many of the jobs of tomorrow will be.

Source: Stem Occupations in NYS June 2016 Division of Research & Statistics

In addition to industry professionals, representatives from the higher education sector will discuss their role in providing the foundation students will require to obtain careers in the S.T.E.M. fields. “The Cradle is proud to provide a link between the business and educational communities to help further development student interest in STEM careers. The aim is to build awareness to the job opportunities that exist right here on Long Island.” said Andrew Parton Executive Director at the Cradle of Aviation Museum.
Students will rotate through various stations set up throughout the museum galleries. Each group will be small to enhance the discussion between company representatives and students in these various disciplines. School representatives should contact Catherine Gonzalez, Education Director at 516-572-4028 for more details or visit www.cradleofaviation.org/education.

A few participating companies include:

• Altice
• Brookhaven National Laboratories
• Cameron Engineering
• East/West Industries
• JetBlue
• Northwell Health
• Microsoft
• Orbtial ATK
• PSEG
• ULC Robotics

The Cradle of Aviation Museum and Education Center is home to over 75 planes and spacecraft representing over 100 years of aviation history and Long Island’s only Giant Screen Dome Theater. The museum’s mission is to engage all ages in the exploration of our aerospace heritage by preserving and displaying Long Island’s contribution to air and space travel; and to inspire, motivate, and stimulate our youth to be the next generation of aerospace scientists and engineers. We achieve our mission through our growing exhibit collection and our ever expanding educational programs. Currently, the museum is celebrating “Countdown to Apollo at 50” sponsored by the Robert D.L. Gardiner Foundation, showcasing Long Island and Grumman’s significant role in the Apollo program. The Museum was recently recognized and listed on New York State’s National Register of Historic Places as a significant part of American history. The museum is located on Museum Row, Charles Lindbergh Blvd., in East Garden City. For more information call (516) 572-4111 or visit www.cradleofaviation.org.