Security News > 2023 > February > Challenging cost misconceptions in STEM education

Job seekers, students, and career changers around the world want to pursue roles related to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics across different industries, but say they are not familiar with career options, according to IBM. At the same time, online training and digital credentials are emerging as a recognized pathway to opportunity as respondents plan to seek new jobs in the year ahead. Career options concerns.

Respondents also cited concerns that career options may not be available to them.

"There are many misconceptions about what's needed to pursue a rewarding and lucrative career in today's rapidly advancing workplace. This is why we must raise awareness of the breadth of science and technology roles that exist across industries," Nixon-Saintil continued.

Misconceptions around STEM training: it's too expensive, learners don't know where to start, and don't know enough about digital credentials.

Awareness of options around different STEM roles across industries is low, and many are concerned these careers won't pay enough.

Respondents are optimistic that roles in STEM fields across sectors will increase in the future, and that digital credentials are a good way to supplement traditional education and increase career opportunities.

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