Latin Post: Latinos and STEM Education: Nuestro Futuro Latino Education Conference Spurs Students Toward High Tech Careers

By Robert Schoon

While there is a dearth of diversity in Silicon Valley, high-tech industries in the U.S. are expanding at such a rapid clip that employers are having trouble finding enough talent in the U.S. to meet their needs. One conference over the weekend aimed to encourage young Latinos and Latinas to be a part of the solution to both problems, by setting their sights early on 21st century career paths.

The problem of diversity in technology and the shortage of qualified workers are interrelated.

Donate to edCircuit

Support our Efforts

  • edCircuit is a mission-based organization entirely focused on the K-20 EdTech Industry and emPowering the voices that can provide guidance and expertise in facilitating the appropriate usage of digital technology in education. Our goal is to elevate the voices of today’s innovative thought leaders and edtech experts. Subscribe to receive notifications in your inbox

    View all posts

Related posts

Benefits of a Unified School-to-Home Communications Platform

The Unexpected Gift of a Snow Day

How Apprenticeship Prepares Students for the Workforce