STEM jobs are the fastest growing sector in Massachusetts, but women are still far underrepresented. Getting more girls interested in STEM careers will require more mentors.
To encourage middle-schoolers to explore future careers, a national nonprofit is running a competition in which student participants tackle big problems. The challenge is being run by American Student Assistance (ASA), which works on helping students understand college and career pathways, in partnership with the Association for Middle Level Education (AMLE).
/PRNewswire/ American Student Assistance® (ASA), a national nonprofit that helps to foster students understanding of postsecondary education and career.
/PRNewswire/ American Student Assistance® (ASA), a national nonprofit that helps to foster students understanding of postsecondary education and career.