• Most students do not pursue STEM careers due to lack of awareness of the variety of careers and impact of those careers. Florida is counting on its STEM graduates to provide intellectual capital and the resources to solve real-world problems. In Florida, the economy is booming, but the talent gap for STEM jobs continues to increase.
  • Florida’s demand for STEM jobs is expected to average between 385,010 and 411,000 as of 2018.
  • Bringing awareness to these communities will not only help with bringing awareness to STEM careers but will also bring diversity to a population that sees less than 5% of minorities in its workforce.
  • We are currently organizing with local schools to see how we can meet this need