The Kern County Career and STEM Expo hosted almost 4,000 students from 55 local junior high and high schools across the county at the Career Technical Education Center (CTEC) on March 26, 2026.
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Kern County ranks 4th in the nation for STEM jobs thanks to the area’s prevalence of energy, agriculture, aerospace, defense, healthcare, and logistics industries.
Salaries for STEM workers in Kern County average more than $72,000, compared to $36,000 for non-STEM jobs.
STEM jobs in Kern County are highly attainable; more than half of them do not require a four-year degree.
THANK YOU TO ALL OF OUR 2026 SPONSORS!
KEDF links business, education, and the community partners on STEM-related initiatives and projects to foster a robust talent pipeline for Kern County.
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Richard Chapman
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2700 M Street, Suite 200
Bakersfield, CA 93301
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