Table 1 STEMM middle-skill career definitions

Occupations that entail assisting on engineering work but do not typically include engineering design or high-level analytical work. Many of these occupations are open to applicants with associates degree and/or appropriate professional certification.

Occupations that entail assisting in life science work or research but do not typically include design or high-level analytical work. Many of these occupations are open to applicants with associates degree and/or appropriate professional certification.

Occupations that entail assisting in physical science work or research but do not typically include design or high-level analytical work. Many of these occupations are open to applicants with associates degree and/or appropriate professional certification.

Occupations that entail assisting in healthcare diagnosis and treatment, including operation of advanced medical equipment, and may or may not include direct provision of care to patients. Level of education and certification required varies.

Occupations that entail development, installation, troubleshooting, and/or maintenance of computer/IT hardware or software. Many of these occupations are open to applicants with associates degree and/or appropriate professional certification.

Occupations that entail lab work but are not clearly specified as life science, physical science, or biomedical/clinical laboratory work. In most cases, should be accessible to someone with an Associate’s degree or professional certification.