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Education

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Education

A talent pipeline of individuals educated in STEAM fields is critical for the SPID and the region. Workers in these fields are experiencing greater job growth with higher average salaries.

Stats

5,000
Students in the Pinellas County STEM Academy
34
STEM Degree Programs within 5 miles
42%
Graduates from 4-year colleges that stay in the area
86%
District Workers who have exceeded State, Metro, County and City Average Earnings

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Stories about this Pillar

November 19, 2024

The Poynter Institute is the gold standard in journalistic excellence, dedicated to the preservation and advancement of press freedom in democracies worldwide.

November 8, 2024

St. Petersburg College (SPC) is part of a national network that is leading the charge in ensuring that community colleges are major drivers of the U.S. workforce.

October 30, 2024

Florida ranks third in the nation for human trafficking.

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University of South Florida, Seniors in Service, St Pete Science Festival, St Pete Science Festival, Florida Institute of Oceanography