Engineering Jobs Shortage is a Myth, Study Says
A new study found there is no shortage of qualified workers to fill engineering jobs.
The study, completed by researchers at Rutgers University and Georgetown University who looked at 30 years of data, found that there are plenty of graduates capable of filling scientist and engineering jobs. So why is it often said that America is lacking such workers?
The problem, it seems, is that many of those graduates opt for careers in other fields. While the report does not cite other fields specifically, it does note that many top science graduates have been hired by companies on Wall Street.
Engineer Jobs Among those Created in Colorado by ARRA
Several jobs, including engineer jobs, are being created in Colorado as a result of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.
The State of Colorado is expected to receive billions of dollars in federal stimulus funding, much of which will go toward creating jobs throughout the state. According to the Colorado Department of Labor & Employment, many of those jobs are available in local databases.
An article by 9News.com notes that some of the jobs that are currently available will be temporary, but others will be permanent. In addition, some openings for specialized jobs also will offer training for new employees.