Why the world needs more STEM education, including kids coding classes

The world of work has changed.

●      There are 500,000 unfulfilled IT jobs in the US[1]

●      There 200,000 unfulfilled IT jobs in Canada[2]

●      Jobs in STEM industries are expected to grow to nearly 9 million by 2022[3]

●      50% of current jobs will not exist in 2025[4]

●      45% of jobs are in danger of being replaced by technology[5]

●      67% of software jobs are outside of the tech industry i.e: banking, natural resources, government, entertainment[6]

●      90% of parents want their children to study computer science[7]

●      42% of young adults, aged 20-29 are underemployed and living with their parents11

Traditional education hasn’t been able to keep up.

●      Only 5 of 18 compulsory high school credits are STEM-based.

●      Fewer than 20% of students take critical grade 12 Math and Science courses required for STEM-based degrees

●      Over half of university students are enrolled in social/arts programs, feeding only 1/3rd of the job market.

There are incredible opportunities for students in STEM fields.

●      70% of the top-paying jobs require STEM education including the trades.

●      People in STEM fields can earn 26 percent more money on average and be less likely to experience job loss. The STEM degree-holders also tend to enjoy higher earnings overall, regardless of whether they work in STEM or non-STEM occupations.