Accenture Report on ‘Attracting young women into science and technology’.
Accenture Report on ‘Attracting young women into science and technology’ found four key barriers:
1. Negative stereotypes persist that STEM is more suitable for boys and are overly difficult.
2. Parent lack information on STEM career options, yet parents are the main influencers when it comes to advising their daughters on educational and career paths.
3. There is fragmented information available about STEM careers, making it difficult for students and their parents to evaluate options.
4. A disconnect exists between industry’s skill needs and students’ subject choices for their Leaving Certificate.
