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Abstract:
In this report, the authors note that Australia is not producing enough people with science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) skills to meet the growing demand. Part of the problem lies with the STEM pipeline: the number of young Australians choosing STEM subjects in high school is in decline. In addition, there is a significant gender disparity in STEM in Australia, with females significantly under-represented in STEM education and careers. The research investigated and observed activities in other countries being driven by particular stakeholder areas, which play a key... [+] Show more
Subjects: Youth; Career development; Participation; Gender; Quality; Workforce development
Keywords: Best practice; Career choice; Career awareness; Aspirations; Capacity building; OECD country
Geographic subjects: Australia; New Zealand; Oceania; Finland; Germany; England; Great Britain; Europe; Singapore; Asia; United States; North America
Published: Sydney, New South Wales: Chief Executive Women, 2017
Physical description: 62 p.
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