Did you know? Only 16% of females have had a tech career suggested to them – vs. 33% of males. At Panasonic, we are committed to creating space for women – not just in our organization, but within the larger tech community. The Panasonic Foundation supports young women in fulfilling their potential by investing in programs that prepare them for success in the future.
We believe this type of educational outreach is essential to bridging the gender gap in technology because 97% of girls will lose interest in STEM topics if they are not engaged by the 5th grade according to Educational Consultant Dr. Kenneth Wesson. By providing students with an opportunity to immerse themselves in STEM early in life, they will attain a competitive advantage in the 21st-century job market.
[Nearly 40% of women who earn engineering degrees either quit or never enter the profession.]
Continue reading: https://njbmagazine.com/sponsored/closing-the-gap-working-toward-gender-parity-in-tech/
We believe this type of educational outreach is essential to bridging the gender gap in technology because 97% of girls will lose interest in STEM topics if they are not engaged by the 5th grade according to Educational Consultant Dr. Kenneth Wesson. By providing students with an opportunity to immerse themselves in STEM early in life, they will attain a competitive advantage in the 21st-century job market.
[Nearly 40% of women who earn engineering degrees either quit or never enter the profession.]
Continue reading: https://njbmagazine.com/sponsored/closing-the-gap-working-toward-gender-parity-in-tech/
