More Than 60% of People Think They Are Not Qualified for Stem Careers

People are interested in STEM careers but many feel underqualified, while some don’t even know what counts as a STEM job, IBM finds
Mar 3, 2023 9:00 AM ET
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By Clare McDonald

Originally published by Computer Weekly

Most people feel they lack the necessary qualifications to pursue science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) careers, according to research by IBM.

The worldwide study found 61% of the 14,000 people asked said they don’t have the appropriate academic degree for a STEM job, and 60% believe gaining the digital skills for a STEM job would cost a lot.

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