S-T-E-M stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. STEM literacy is important to compete in the workforce and future economies. Although STEM based career fields were much less common in the past, now in the modern age there are many more jobs that require these skills. 

 

"In the past ten years, STEM jobs have grown three times faster than non-STEM jobs" - Washington STEM.org

 

Many people assume that STEM based jobs will be very boring but in fact they can't be more wrong! There are many STEM based jobs that can be a lot of fun, and STEM is everywhere! Look here for examples of STEM careers and meet STEM professionals in our community.