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TAKING YOUTH BACK-TO-SKILLS
“I might like to do this.”Students who are exposed to engineering before high school, through experiences like fairs and technology events, can de-velop early interest in the field and improve their performance in math and science.
“I’m interested in this.”Youth who have sustained, after-school STEM experiences and engage with professional STEM mentors before entering high school are more likely to go on to succeed in life and explore studies and careers in STEM.
“I can do this.”Project-based learning improves students' understanding of science, as well as their problem-solving and collaboration skills.
“I will be this.”Real-world training opportunities are key. 81% of students who dropped out of high school said they might have stayed in school if they experienced real-world learning, including internships and service learning.
Sources:
ManPowerGroup Annual Talent Shortage Survey
Guidepost for Success studies by the U.S. Department of Labor
Business Center for a College- and Career-Ready America.
Harris Interactive Study: STEM Perceptions: Student & Parent Study commissioned by Microsoft 2011
Change the Equation, The Diversity Dilemma, 2015
NAEP, 2011 Science Assessment
Geier, R., Blumenfeld, P. C., Marx, R. W., Krajcik, J. S., Fishman, B., Soloway, E., et al. (2008). Standardized Test Outcomes for Students Engaged in Inquiry-Based Science Curricula in the Context of Urban Reform. Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 45(8), 922–939.
Geier et al., 2008; Yazzie-Mintz, 2010
Vandell, D.L., Reisner, E.R., & Pierce, K.P, 2007.
University of California
Bridgeland, Dilulio, and Morison, 2006. The Silent Epidemic: Perspectives of High School Dropouts.
4-H Science Initiative from Inception to Impact; 4-H Robotics
McGraw-Hill Education's annual student workforce readiness survey www.insidehighered.com/quicktakes/2015/05/22/students-feel-unprepared-job-market
From Exploration to Hands-On Skills Building – Growing a Career Ready Generation
More youth than ever are graduating high school and enrolling in postsecondary education. Research shows these youth are credentialed on
paper, but lack the critical skills to succeed in their careers. This is America’s very real, and very critical, career readiness gap – resulting in only
one in five college students saying they feel "very prepared" to join the workforce. National 4-H Council and Lockheed Martin are sharing a
research-based career pathway model that nonprofits, corporations and schools across the nation will use to grow confident young people with
the skills to thrive in STEM career opportunities.
50% 30% 17%93%
The number of high school students reporting they are not prepared for life after school; most are unsure about their career path.
Youth, especially those at-risk, do not understand the role of a particular job AND cannot identify a pathway to attain it.
The number of fast growing occupations in the next decade and almost all will require at least some background in STEM.
The percentage of parents that believe preparing students for careers in STEM should be a priority for K-12 schools in the U.S.
The percentage of growth in STEM jobs between 2014-2024, as compared to 12% for non-STEM jobs.
4-H Provides a Career Pathway With Hands-On Experience
A Pathway That Proves Benefits of Learning By Doing
1.33MILLION 514,000
Young people involved in 4-H perform better in science, engineering and technology subjects and are more likely to pursue science careers.
new young scientists engaged in 4-H Science ready Programs.
Youth who participated in 4-H Science programs are significantly more likely than their peers to hold positive attitudes about science.
dedicated adult volunteers support 4-H programs around the nation who put 4-H youth on a path towards successful careers.
BY2018
Together, 4-H and Lockheed Martin will engage 30,000 youth in discovery and exploration of STEM career opportunities.
Learn more about the 4-H Career Pathway and Lockheed Martin partnership at www.4-H.org
Why Students Need a Pathway
The 4-H Career Pathway
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