Thanks to its role in caring for the planet and in the fight against climate change, STEM professions (‘Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics’ under the acronym in English) are crucial to drawing the world we want tomorrow. Promoting its study among the youngest, especially among girls, is crucial for Take advantage of all the talent that will shape the future employment horizon.
And the gender gap in this type of employment is still very much present. As the study points out, Women in STEM: From basic education to career“The probability of aspiring to a STEM profession at the age of 15 or at the age of 30 is 12.7% lower for girls than for boys“This translates into a greater masculinization of these sectors in the labor market.
Agbaras an essential player in promoting sustainable development, works every day on programs with a high-impact transformative spirit and social actionwhich seek to improve people’s lives and social well-being.
Quality training and the promotion of skills for the jobs of the future are essential and, for this reason, Agbar has a long history of supporting educational initiatives through scholarships such as “Young Talents” or Dual FP.
These actions not only promote educational opportunities, but also aim to: fostering green and scientific vocations among students which are essential for the future of the planet and therefore have a high demand for employment.