Why is STEM vital to education, now

As we have all read in the news time and time again, the uptake of science and maths based subjects for young people in higher education has dwindled in recent years. Roughly, only 26 percent of UK graduates come from STEM courses and with relatively low numbers of graduates entering into STEM occupations. 

Improving young people’s lives through the power of science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) is vital both now, and for future generations as they are needed for economic development and international competitiveness. It is our mission to help increase the take up of such necessary subjects by providing exciting experiences for students which open their eyes to the career opportunities available within varied STEM fields.

Great STEM education builds knowledge and skills that are crucial for everyone. These learned techniques encourage creativity and assist with practical application of key science and maths based skills in everyday life, enabling 21st-century thinking.

STEM learning, through everyday lessons or specialised  and tailored workshops are an opportunity for all children to better their productivity, media and technology literacy and communication with the ever changing world around them. 

Teaching STEM from a young age in all schools across the UK will help to avoid the shortfalls in industry we currently experience and will encourage children into the subjects and industries that perhaps they had felt were not accessible. 

Promoting critical thinking, inquisitiveness, perseverance and decision-making STEM education provides skills that will prepare every child for the future, regardless of their background.