Act Now or Fall Behind: Mobilizing STEM-Trained Women to Strengthen Critical Industries
In this research, we examine what motivates STEM-trained women and men to pursue careers in the key sectors and the factors that influence their retention and exit. We conclude with suggestions for practical actions that employers can take to strengthen the recruitment, retention, and advancement of women with in-demand skills.
What attracts women to work in the five key sectors and what factors motivate them? What structural and cultural barriers limit women’s participation in these sectors? What targeted actions can employers take to dismantle the barriers that women face and strengthen their recruitment, retention, and advancement?
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Key findings
Building inclusive talent pathways
What draws women to the key sectors
Structural and cultural barriers limiting women’s participation
Actionable insights to advance women’s participation
Appendix A: Methodology and Detailed methods
Appendix B: Respondent profile
Appendix C: Bibliography
