Closing the Gap

Women and gender minorities make up just over 25% of the workforce in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM), and men vastly outnumber women majoring in most STEM fields in college. The gender gaps are particularly high in some of the fastest-growing and highest-paid jobs of the future, like computer science and engineering. In trades occupations, this gap is even larger with women only making up just 9% of the workforce in construction and other skilled trades occupations.

Our goal with the creation of "Closing the Gap" is to highlight professional women and gender minorities from our region who are working in STEM & Trades fields. This way, they can see local women who are working in these careers and can consider these careers for themselves.

How to participate in this project:

* Guest Speaker - This includes participating in a 30-60 minute podcast interview;

* Speaking opportunities - This can include being available to give a presentation about your career to students, attending a Q&A session for an event, and other opportunities.

If you're interested in participating in the Closing the Gap Podcast, please fill out this brief interest form.