Did you know that:
Less than 3% of black women are in STEM.
12.2% of board members are women in the tech industry.
The percentage of women with STEM degrees has dropped from 25% to 24%.
Why STEM education?
Time and time again, we have seen education in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics prove to be more relevant in the society we live in because as the world evolves, it needs critical thinkers who will make our ways of living much easier as well as solve challenges that we face. In other words, STEM education actualizes innovative thinking bringing to life solutions to the many problems we face in the world.
The importance of STEM education for economies
The economy of a country would rise when all members of the society make an effective contribution to it. STEM education is helping by providing abundant resources for nations to become self-reliant, and this will boost the economy's growth. STEM workers are one of the most paid staff in the World. In the U.S and other countries, employees in STEM are paid higher than in other fields. Women earning a high income can support their families which in turn reduces the dependency ratio on the economy. To buttress the point, The tech industry will face nearly a 4.3 million human capital deficit by 2030, costing nearly $449.7 Billion in unrealized revenue globally. Women represent one of the largest pools of untapped labor therefore women need to be empowered enough to take up careers in STEM to close this gap and boost economies.
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