Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) education is critical for developing the 21st Century skills needed in the workforce. With the inclusion of art in the STEM field, there are multiple pathways to STEM and STEAM jobs, including two- and four-year colleges, career and technical education in high school, certificates, licenses, and technical schools. How do students prepare to pursue these fields and what can be done to spark their interest at an early age? Pam Ray, Founder and CEO of Building STEM Bridges and STEM for Parents, discusses the link between education and workforce readiness and why employers value communication, collaboration and critical thinking as a key part of the equation.
