Participation in programs such as Tech Girls are SuperHeroes, sheflies, STEM-Ex and Aerospace Industry Careers Days is a critical component of ME delivering an increase in the number of girls studying STEM and considering careers in defence industry. The ME Program also works to diversify the cohort studying STEM and, in particular, aims to promote the defence sector opportunities available to girls. It has a strong focus on developing science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) skills in students from years nine to 12 in readiness for the jobs that industry will require in the future. The ME Program facilitates formal partnerships between Hunter industry and high schools to make curriculum more workplace-relevant and build awareness of defence industry career pathways. The ME Program is part of RDA Hunter’s STEM Workforce Initiative, which delivers life-stage specific education programs to create a pipeline of opportunities and activities for students from eight years of age to 18, in preparation for STEM careers. Underwritten by and delivered in close partnership with the Australian Department of Defence since 2009, ME’s aim is to upskill, grow and diversify the Hunter’s workforce – especially in support of the defence industry. This assertion underpins RDA Hunter’s STEM workforce development program, ME. According to Ai Group’s National Manager – Workplace Relations Policy, Nicola Street, given that employment in STEM occupations is projected to grow at almost twice the pace of other occupations, increased female participation in occupations and industries that require STEM skills and qualifications is critical for industry to future-proof its STEM workforce. INSPIRING HUNTER GIRLS TO BE STEM WOMEN – RDA HUNTER AND THE TECH GIRLS MOVEMENT PARTNERSHIPīusiness, industry, government and peak body associations agree: the need to diversify the workforce is crucial.
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