1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Inspiring New STEM Professionals by Investing in Renovation of Education Spaces Act or the INSPIRES Act . 2. Findings Congress finds the following: (1) Technological advancement has increased the types of jobs available now and for the foreseeable future. Over the next 10 years, employers will be looking to fill an estimated 2,600,000 openings for the top 10 occupations in the collective fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (referred to in this section as STEM ). STEM jobs pay well; STEM workers earn an average of $14,000 per year more than non-STEM workers at every education level. However, projections suggest that the United States won’t have enough skilled workers to fill STEM jobs. (2) STEM skills and knowledge are now required in a wide range of occupations, including many that are not traditionally considered to be science or engineering-related, such as sustainable agriculture, management of natural resources, and health care. Because of the growing use of STEM skills across all job sectors, the distinction between a “rural” as compared to an “urban” job is blurring. For instance, renewable energy development and bio-based product manufacturing employ workers in a variety of areas of the United States. Known as the “new collar” economy, the phenomenal growth in job opportunities for those who are prepared will also support the growth of communities