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By Laurie Bradley<\/p>\nBy Laurie Bradley<\/p>\n
We’ve all heard of the STEM shortage \u2014 but with growing numbers of men and woman graduating with STEM degrees, shouldn’t the problem go away? Unfortunately, that is not the case. Even as the popularity of STEM degrees increases, there are still several problems that are still causing a lack of talent in STEM occupations.<\/p>\n
Graduates with STEM degrees have some of the lowest unemployment rates compared to all other fields of study. But according to the U.S. Census Bureau, 74% of graduates with a bachelor’s degree in science, technology, engineering, and math are not employed in STEM occupations<\/a>.<\/p>\n So where are these skilled individuals going instead? Virtually every industry and occupation has some need for STEM skills. Because of this, graduates often go into general positions that are not specific to their skill sets. For example, a statistics major might find him- or herself analyzing data and finding trends for a marketing company. This trend leaves a skills gap in many industries that require specific talent and abilities \u2014 in particular computer science and engineering.<\/p>\n Another problem the industry is facing is that highly talented foreign-born STEM graduates are returning to their home countries after graduation, either because they accept jobs there or because of the difficulties involved in getting a visa that will allow them to stay in the U.S. for work. While the H-1B temporary worker program offers a viable solution<\/a>, global competition still makes it difficult to keep international employees in the U.S.<\/p>\n STEM graduates are out there \u2014 but without help, your company might find itself interviewing or even hiring under-qualified applicants or letting positions go unfilled for extended periods of time.<\/p>\nMeeting the need for talent<\/h2>\n