To drive diversity, equity and inclusion efforts forward in the professional world, STEM industries will have to take their recruiting strategies right back to school.
Women make up half of the total college-educated workforce in the U.S., but only 34% of science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) sectors, according to a recent Gallup survey. When asked about their interest in STEM careers, 85% of Gen Z boys said they are very or somewhat interested, compared to 63% of young girls. When asked why they’re not interested, girls were more likely to admit they didn’t think they’d be good at it.
