Women in STEM – Closing the STEM Gender Gap
Job Search Journey
You have the skills that companies are looking for - we have the tools that will help you get found
Where are the women in STEM careers?
Individuals working in STEM positions (fields of science, technology, engineering, or math) are often in greater demand and often make higher salaries. But where are the women in STEM occupying high-paying roles?
Data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics tells us that women make up 50% of the workforce, but only 27% of STEM workers are women.
When it comes to careers in STEM, women are significantly underrepresented. In this article I’m going to explore the why’s behind this anomaly, why it’s important to address it and offer resources to help close the gap for women in STEM.
4 reasons for growing the number of women in STEM careers
More women in STEM positions will increase the level of innovation
When you hire employees with different ideas, perspectives, and life experiences, they are able to drive innovation by offering unique solutions.
Strong demand within STEM fields
The demand for STEM careers is high offering more opportunities.
Role models are needed within STEM fields
More women in STEM will inspire and encourage younger up-and-coming generations of females.
STEM roles offer financial career stability
STEM careers typically offer higher wages, consequently resulting in more financial stability.
Good news for women pursuing careers in STEM
Intentional disruption has produced slow but upward progress.
Women pioneers like Maria Mitchell (first astronomer), Grace Hopper (Naval Officer and Programmer) and Rebecca Lee Crumpler (first African American physician) blazed the path for amazing women to follow.