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ERIC Number: EJ1379047
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2023-Mar
Pages: 11
Abstractor: As Provided
ISBN: N/A
ISSN: ISSN-0036-6803
EISSN: EISSN-1949-8594
How Do You Know if This Is for You? Exploration and Awareness of Technical STEM Careers
Ferguson, Sarah L.; Ieva, Kara P.; Winkler, Christopher J.; Ash, Kimelle; Cann, Theresa
School Science and Mathematics, v123 n3 p114-124 Mar 2023
STEM technician and technologist careers can be accessible options for students; however, the historical devaluing of technical careers combined with a lack of awareness and familiarity with the specific options within this career cluster have resulted in a shortage of trained and prepared professionals. Grounded in social cognitive career theory, this survey study explores college students' knowledge of technical STEM careers, their high school career exploration experiences, and the relationship between science interest, career decision-making, and technical career knowledge. Results from this survey indicate there is little to no familiarity with the majority of the STEM technician and technologist careers presented. However, results also show students are engaging in career exploration, and many are using more than one resource for exploration in their high school years. Implications for school counselors, teachers, family members, and community members are presented to specifically address the noted concerns.
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
Audience: N/A
Language: English
Sponsor: National Science Foundation (NSF)
Authoring Institution: N/A
Grant or Contract Numbers: 2000865