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This resolution commends STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) education and workforce development initiatives in Georgia, highlighting the state's significant growth in STEM jobs and professional opportunities. The resolution notes that between 2017 and 2021, Georgia saw a 9.6 percent increase in STEM jobs, which was double the national average, with 2.1 million STEM professionals representing one-third of the state's labor force and accounting for 39 percent of its gross domestic product. Notably, the resolution emphasizes that 56 percent of Georgia's STEM professionals do not have a bachelor's degree, instead obtaining training through technical colleges, military service, and vocational programs. The resolution recognizes the efforts of organizations like the Georgia Chamber of Commerce, Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce, the University System of Georgia, and the Technical College System of Georgia in identifying high-demand careers and adjusting educational curricula accordingly. The House of Representatives commends STEM students, educators, and partner organizations for their work in addressing the needs of a growing Georgia, and directs the House Clerk to distribute copies of the resolution to the public and press.

https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/70547