Finding Your Workforce: Latinos in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM)

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2015-06-01

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Excelencia in Education

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Finding Your Workforce: Latinos in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) identifies the top institutions graduating Latinos in STEM disciplines for 2012-13, and spotlights replicable practices and efforts at select colleges and universities. This report provides a snapshot of Latinas in STEM, as well as strategies for successful STEM pathways to increase access and interest in these fields. It offers opportunities for action to improve Latino retention and degree completion and increase representation in the STEM workforce. The report is part of Excelencia’s efforts to inform recruiters and employers of institutions graduating Latinos in key sectors, and encourages them to do more to engage Latinos in their workforce. The report was produced with support from the Microsoft Corporation.

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STEM careers, Latin American students, Dropouts--Prevention, educational attainment, Latin American women students

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