The integration of science ,technology, engineering, art and mathematics education to prepare our students for the 21st Century workforce. Even though STEM is commonly known, we beilieve the inclusion of the arts drives the innovation that we all have. How you learn while using STEAM will provide you with the skills to be globally competitive
According to the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity, there are over 300,000 STEM jobs that need to be filled! First in Florida reports there will 500,000 STEM jobs available by 2024. Currently, 60 perccent of employers around the world can't find qualified employees in STEM fields!
By 2031, the US Bureau of Labor and Statistics projected more than 8.5 million STEM jobs that will be available. Worldwide, there is a need for productive STEM workforce to drive economic security.
Only 25% of 4th graders are proficient in math and science
Only 16% of high school students are proficient in math and interested in a STEM career
40% of men and 29% of women have bachelor's degrees in STEM fields
Only 12% of scientists and engineers are African American, Hispanic, or Native American
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