Job Creation
Once the world’s undisputed STEM powerhouse, America’s engine of progress sputters. Decades of predatory outsourcing siphon away vital experience and knowledge, leaving our brightest minds stranded on the sidelines. This isn’t just lost jobs; it’s a systematic erosion of our competitive edge, a hemorrhaging of future breakthroughs.
Numbers Paint a Grim Picture
Based on recent data from the National Science Foundation, the World Bank Development Indicators, and UNESCO, while American STEM jobs crept up only 14% since 2008, global competitors surged by a staggering 82% to 97%. On top of that, a 2022 report shockingly revealed that our own National Institutes, tasked with nurturing domestic talent, showered $1.8 billion on outsourcing, potentially extinguishing countless American research dreams.
Sunalei Has a Strategy
We fight predatory outsourcing smartly by partnering with industry leaders, government officials, and allied financial institutions to create targeted incentives and strategic investments in STEM jobs while empowering the next generation through industry-aligned programs. From Astrophysics to AI, green energy to genetics, we forge partnerships to spark groundbreaking research and secure America’s future as a self-sustaining leader in every critical STEM field.
Let’s face it: indiscriminate, uncontrolled, unmitigated outsourcing exploits our national industry’s vulnerabilities, hindering our nation’s innovation and economic potential.
Sunalei rises to meet this challenge!
Our plans and programs are designed to empower the US industry by mitigating these vulnerabilities, building a robust pipeline of highly skilled STEM professionals, and fostering a culture of innovation within American companies.
Funding Strategy
Sunalei thrives on a diverse and impactful funding ecosystem.
Public-private partnerships fuel program development, while grants from corporations and foundations empower talent initiatives, and government allocations strengthen our infrastructure.
But our reach extends beyond traditional sources. We actively engage with organizations and fintech groups, harnessing their resources to invest directly in promising sectors and ideas. This strategic approach enables us to fund the creation of new STEM jobs in America, not just train and qualify individuals.
From emerging technologies to innovative startups, together with our partners, we back the ventures that ignite American ingenuity and secure our future as a global STEM leader in green and renewable energy, artificial intelligence, nanotechnology, robotics, cybernetics, aerospace, astrophysics, medical and genetic advances, and many other STEM related fields.
Why STEM Jobs are Crucial for a Thriving Economy?
Outsourcing, when strategic, can offer efficiency for businesses. But predatory outsourcing? It’s a loaded gun pointed at the heart of America’s STEM ecosystem and economic future.
Beneath the illusion of cost savings lies a deeper, more toxic truth. Without the vibrant tapestry of entrepreneurs and startups, woven by bold innovators and risk-takers, economies become barren wastelands, choked by stagnation and suffocating in a scarcity of opportunity.
Startup ecosystems are the beating heart of economic progress, not just pumping jobs and investments, but driving growth itself. They’re the spark that ignites new ideas, the fuel that propels advancements, and the engine that churns out a brighter future for all.
To surrender this engine to predatory practices is to relinquish our economic destiny, condemning future generations to inherit a land of diminished prospects and stifled dreams.
- The Economic Policy Institute reported in 2018 that between 2000 and 2017, the US lost 3.8 million STEM jobs due to trade with China, primarily as a result of uncontrolled outsourcing.
- The National Bureau of Economic Research in a 2018 study exposed that highly skilled STEM professionals emigrate from the US at higher rates every year due to limited job opportunities after aggressive outsourcing.
- The Council on Competitiveness warned in 2021 in a whitepaper that leadership in the Age of Automation and Artificial Intelligence in the US is impacted by a challenging landscape of STEM jobs without adaptability to meet future needs.
- Brookings Institution reported in 2022 that America is behind most developed and in-development nations in creating a more resilient and innovative STEM ecosystem. The nation lacks adequate policies and investment in domestic R&D, technology development, and entrepreneurship.
- The Center for American Progress warns in one of their studies from 2023 that dependence on foreign suppliers for critical technology and potential national security risks in case of disruptions.
- National Science Foundation (NFS) reports US STEM job growth is lagging behind other nations (14% vs. 82-97% since 2008), weakening domestic R&D, hampering innovation and economic growth in key STEM fields like AI, renewable energy, and medicine.
- Government Accountability Office (GAO) report reveals National Institutes of Health (NIH) awarded over $1.8 billion in grants to foreign institutions, further impacting future STEM competitiveness.
- World Economic Forum (WEF) Global Competitiveness Report ranks the US lower in STEM job creation compared to other developed nations, limiting opportunities, and contributing to income inequality and economic instability.
- Center for American Progress report highlights outsourcing cybersecurity research raising national security concerns, leading to intellectual property loss and potential vulnerabilities in critical infrastructure and technology, impacting national security.
- McKinsey Global Institute report warns about potential job losses in all industries as a result of predatory outsourcing in STEM segments, weakening the US’s long-term economic resilience and global leadership.
- Growing Income Inequality: In 2023, the Pew Research Center report shows the US Gini coefficient (a measure of income inequality) at 0.39, pointing to outsourcing STEM jobs as one of the highest among developed nations.
- Widening Urban-Rural Divide and Community Devastation: The Brookings Institution report from 2023 highlights that outsourcing STEM jobs fuels urban-rural inequality. When manufacturing and R&D facilities shutter, economic decline, population loss, and social fragmentation follows.
- Increased Dependence on Foreign Powers for Critical Technologies: The Center for American Progress 2023 report warns that the US reliance on foreign sources for critical STEM research and development creates a dangerous dependence on foreign interests.
- Weakened National Defense and Global Competitiveness: The National Defense Strategy Commission report from 2022 highlights the need for strong domestic STEM capabilities to maintain military superiority and technological edge.
- Potential Rise of Populism and Political Extremism: The International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance report from 2023 shows that outsourcing in areas like STEM fuels populist ideologies and political extremism, posing threats to democratic institutions and social cohesion.
The Sunalei’s STEM Job Creation Initiative
The US retains a vast and diverse pool of STEM talent, leading universities, and vibrant research institutions. Yet, our nation’s footprint in vital infrastructure and investments for innovation and R&D has shrunk alarmingly. This isn’t a mere statistical shift; it’s a tangible reality conveniently ignored by industry leaders prioritizing short-term gains through uncontrolled predatory outsourcing.
The paradox lies in this: some indices suggest America’s global STEM leadership, while others expose a nation lagging behind in fostering domestic STEM innovation. Can these coexist? Absolutely not! Metrics can be deceptive, particularly those inflating America’s global position. These indexes present an artificial image of American leadership, one that crumbles under the weight of what truly defines STEM leadership: robust domestic investment in critical areas. While the US may maintain a global presence in STEM due to international business relations driving GDP and other metrics, it falls far behind other nations in nurturing its own STEM ecosystem.
Despite our immense talent pool, American citizens aren’t contributing to the nation’s STEM hegemony at the same rate as other nations. Cultivating local talent before seeking global partnerships is crucial; building power on sand, not bedrock, proves unsustainable. True leadership, true hegemony, arises from within. It blossoms from fostering local ingenuity and creating fertile ground for opportunities to accumulate invaluable knowledge to develop advanced skills and experiences. America’s current state exposes a stark dichotomy: a local STEM powerhouse starved of the very resources it needs to maintain global dominance.
This harsh reality can no longer be ignored. Sunalei’s challenge lies in dismantling this illusion, and promoting real change in the landscape of investment and job creation within the US.
Sunalei eschews one-size-fits-all solutions. Instead, we meticulously design and tailor programs to address the unique needs of each segment within the diverse STEM landscape. Our process begins with pinpointing crucial areas for improvement and conducting in-depth procurement studies. From these insights, we craft targeted solutions that spark new STEM job creation, accounting for the specific nuances of each segment, industry, financial context, and regional considerations. This dynamic approach ensures our programs deliver maximum impact, always observing a simple but effective triad ruleset:
- Sunalei’s Job Creation programs are administered by a consortium of specialists, related to the industry, and in coordination with government agencies, industry leaders, and educational institutions always when possible.
- A dedicated program officer from Sunalei, with specialization in the related STEM segment, oversees program design and execution, manages funding, and coordinates activities with stakeholders.
- An advisory board composed of industry experts and independent supporters audits programs and program implementations, providing guidance and expertise.
Sunalei thrives on collaboration, just like the STEM field itself. We’re not solitary explorers, but a beacon drawing together individuals and organizations who, united by shared goals, amplify the impact of our programs.
- Sunalei works coordinated with a network of partners composed of industry decision-makers and specialists in the specific STEM segment to ensure the program’s designs are on-target with the most immediate industry needs.
- Always when needed, programs can be supported or enhanced by targeted workshops, conferences, job fairs, and other solutions to connect professionals and new graduates with potential employers.
- Job creation in STEM areas is largely dependent on tax breaks and financial incentives as a stimulus for local STEM job creation against reliance on outsourcing, requiring partnerships with government agencies, grant givers, and fintech leaders to support our programs and initiatives.
- While not directly related to Sunalei’s programs, many times Sunalei is required to influence legislation to advocate for policies that promote fair trade practices and discourage practices like predatory outsourcing. Certifications and Standard Seals are key parts of these efforts.
While the benefits of empowering industry and fostering STEM job creation are multifaceted and vast, some stand out as undeniable cornerstones of a thriving nation, stretching far beyond mere enumeration. Yet, some resonate at every level, from individual lives to national prosperity:
- Increased employment opportunities for US citizens in high-paying STEM Jobs.
- Enhanced innovation and technological advancement within the US.
- Improved access to education and training programs for individuals seeking careers in STEM fields.
- Foster innovation through a more skilled and competitive workforce, creating high-paying jobs and contributing to the economic growth of the US.
- Reduce reliance on predatory outsourcing by making American companies more competitive in attracting and retaining top talent.
- Empower communities by stimulating and supporting startups strengthening the domestic economy.
- Countries with higher levels of skilled labor attract more foreign investment and experience faster economic growth (World Bank, 2023).
Engagement: the Sunalei’s Magic Power
While outsourcing has its benefits, concerns arise when certain organizations, despite receiving significant taxpayer investments and contributing to the national GDP, prioritize outsourcing STEM jobs over domestic opportunities. These entities, though numerous and not to be singularly identified, hold considerable influence and resources. Their reliance on international partnerships and investments, an understandable financial decision, can’t fully absolve them of their broader responsibility to contribute to America’s continued leadership in innovation and the protection of national interests. Finding a healthy balance between global engagement and domestic job creation within these influential organizations is crucial for a sustainable and prosperous future.
Sunalei recognizes the potential impact of engaging with organizations known for significant STEM outsourcing. We’re actively analyzing and establishing contact with some of these key players, exploring program possibilities that incentivize and facilitate domestic STEM job creation. By collaborating with entities currently listed as heavy outsourcers, we believe we can leverage their resources and expertise to create meaningful change. Such partnerships hold the potential to unlock American ingenuity, revitalize our innovation landscape, and secure the US’s position as a global leader in economic growth and STEM advancement.
SCIENCE
- Biotechnology: Moderna, Gilead Sciences, Regeneron Pharmaceuticals
- Pharmaceuticals: Pfizer, Johnson & Johnson, Merck
- Medical Research: National Institutes of Health (NIH), Mayo Clinic, Stanford Medicine
Environmental Science: The Nature Conservancy, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), World Wildlife Fund (WWF) - Renewable Energy Research: National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA)
- Astrophysics: National Optical Astronomy Observatory (NOAO), Vera C. Rubin Observatory (formerly Large Synoptic Survey Telescope)
- Scientific Institutions: National Science Foundation (NSF), Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL), Deep Sea Drilling Program
TECHNOLOGY
- Semiconductors: Intel, Micron Technology, GlobalFoundries (previously IBM Microelectronics)
- Software Development: Microsoft, Google, Amazon, Salesforce
- Artificial Intelligence: OpenAI, DeepMind (Google AI), NVIDIA, IBM Watson, Amazon AI
- Renewable Energy: Tesla, SolarCity (Tesla), SunPower
- Others: Facebook (Meta), Amazon, Apple
ENGINEERING
- Aerospace: Boeing, Lockheed Martin, NASA, SpaceX
- Automotive: Ford, General Motors, Tesla
- Manufacturing: Harley-Davidson, Caterpillar, John Deere
- Medical Devices: Medtronic, Boston Scientific, Abbott Laboratories
- Sustainable Infrastructure: AECOM, Bechtel, Fluor
MATHEMATICS
- Financial Services & Risk Management: Goldman Sachs, BlackRock, JPMorgan Chase, Visa, Mastercard.
- Actuarial Science & Insurance: MetLife, Prudential, Aetna, Liberty Mutual, Allstate.
- Scientific Research & Data Analysis: Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL), National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).
- Cybersecurity & Cryptography: Palo Alto Networks, Crowdstrike, Mandiant, Fortinet, Symantec.
