MAINE'S STEM CHALLENGE
Maine Faces A Significant STEM Skills Gap In Its Workforce
Mechatronics
44% of ME's tech firms struggle to fill open positions, while job openings are projected to grow over 11% this decade.
Computer
Science
52% of ME's tech firms struggle to fill software developer roles, much higher than the national average, while job openings are projected to grow over 13%.
Engineering
50% of ME's engineering firms struggle to fill open positions, while ME's engineering talent pool is projected to decline by an estimated 18% by 2025.
Precision Manufacturing
75% of ME's precision manufacturers struggle to find qualified workers, while related enrollment at ME's Community Colleges dropped over 50% over last decade.