FactoidGender Parity in Career and Technical Education
Although women were 58 percent of all students seeking an associate degree or certificate below the bachelor’s degree level in 2015-2016, they were only 18 percent of students seeking a credential in engineering, architecture, and science technologies, according to data from the U.S. Education Department.
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Closing Gender Interest Gap In Science Fields Must Be Stepped Up, Gen Z Survey Shows
While boys and young men are more likely than their female peers to express interest in math, engineering, and computer/technology careers, both genders showed similar interest in life and physical science careers.» Link to the original article