July 2014 News

July 2014 News

This summer’s hot employment topic continues to be the growing demand for STEM skilled workers. “Two recent reports really brought that message home for the KC
region,” said Laura Loyacono, Director of KC STEM Alliance. Prosperity at a Crossroads:Targeting Drivers of Economic Growth in Greater Kansas City, published by the Mid-America Regional Council and the Brookings Metropolitan Policy Program; and STILL Searching: Job Vacancies and STEM skills, also from the Brookings Metropolitan Policy Program, speak directly to the need for STEM education and
training. Read More