With an average annual return of 12%, engineering and computer science graduates see the biggest return on investment (World Economic Forum, 2016)
The educational system needs to fully embrace digital technologies and update teaching methodologies to prepare students for their digital future (ERT, 2017)
Greater access to STEM and computer science studies is key for the inclusion of women in the digital economy (G7, 2017)
Significant responsibilities lie before local and regional authorities when it comes to defining a coherent and integrated approach to STEM education (Committee of the Regions, 2019)
Due to the increasing digitisation of society and the world of work the demand for STEM skills will only intensify (BusinessEurope, 2018)

Update: EU STEM Coalition requested to provide recommendations in joint meeting of Baltic Assembly

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EU STEM Coalition

Country:

Latvia

Publication date:

2 February 2022

Publication type:

Taskforce update

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The EU STEM Coalition was invited to provide input and recommendations on the topic of skills mismatch in STEM to the joint meeting of the Education, Science and Culture Committee and Economics, Energy and Innovation Committee of the Baltic Assembly (representing the parliaments of the three Baltic states). The meeting will take place on March 24-25 in Riga, Latvia.

Update: EU STEM Coalition requested to provide recommendations in joint meeting of Baltic Assembly

Update: EU STEM Coalition requested to provide recommendations in joint meeting of Baltic Assembly

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