The last few years have solidified technology’s role in the future of work, but where will the majority of these prospective jobs be based?
STEM jobs — which refer to careers in science, technology, engineering or mathematics — represent 6.2% of U.S. employment, according to the Technology Student Association. But despite the growing need for these roles, manufacturing company Emerson projected that nearly 2 million out of the 3.5 million STEM job openings expected by 2025 will go unfilled due to a widening skill gap.
