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State of STEM: Defining the Landscape to Determine High-Impact Pathways for the Future Workforce
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What is the state of the STEM workforce?America is facing a workforce crisis with implications for economic competitiveness and national defense
This article attempts to address the workforce crisis with implications for economic competitiveness and national defense faced by America and the dichotomy of STEM needs and available employees
STEM jobs have doubled as a proportion of all jobs since the industrial revolution
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America is facing a workforce crisis with implications for economic competitiveness and national defense. These two realities demand a greater understanding of the STEM talent ecosystem and a greater commitment to action Both employers who have jobs to fill and job seekers are facing myriad confusing messages, options, and challenges. Let's not spend our time defining STEM, but rather spend it collaborating and taking action that gets us to the goal we share: a more robust STEM workforce." Justina Nixon-Saintil Director, Corporate Social Responsibility Verizon Foundation (Kharas, 2017) These questions serve as a distraction for companies, funders, educators, policymakers, students, and job seekers. "Creating an adaptable, STEM-ready workforce requires full participation not just of the student or job seeker, but of all those who influence their outcomes, including educators, employers, families, non-profits, and funders. National Science Foundation (NSF): The NSF supports research and education in science and engineering, and their National Science Board produces the annual Science & Engineering Indicators dashboard
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