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“Students need to seriously consider choosing a field of study that is futureproof after graduation,” says Rebecca Pretorius, country manager for Crimson Education. The global education company assists young people to gain entry to top-ranked universities in the United States (US) and United Kingdom (UK).
Degrees in STEM provide students a range of transferable skills such as problem solving, digital and numerical literacy, critical thinking and teamwork. The rise of automation and globalisation of the workforce requires graduates to have flexible skills to keep up with the digital landscape.
“STEM job opportunities are being created at a much faster rate than students can graduate to fill them,” says Pretorius. “These qualifications offer graduates a competitive advantage when entering the job market.”
A career in STEM allows young people to be leaders in ground-breaking technology, enhancing medical research and reducing the world’s environmental impact. “STEM opens doors to exciting and emerging careers. Graduates can use their skills to solve real world problems,” says Pretorius.
Those wanting to gain admission to study a STEM pathway should be involved in Maths and Science activities both in school and beyond the classroom. With an increasing interest in STEM-focused universities throughout the US and UK, it is important for students to understand how they can secure a sought-after spot at one of these top schools. “There will always be a demand for STEM graduates, especially as technology evolves and we need to maintain and build the digital world around us,” says Pretorius.