Science Olympiad + Workforce Development

Employment in science, technology, engineering and math occupations has grown 79% since 1990, from 9.7 million to 17.3 million today, outpacing overall US job growth. In 2018, 71% of all jobs required STEM skills, according to the Pew Research Center. 

Workforce Development Spotlight > HP + Science Olympiad

Through rigorous, multidisciplinary events touching every letter in STEM, Science Olympiad lights pathways to apprenticeships, college and careers while at the same time developing essential employability skills. According to a LinkedIn survey of hiring managers, the three top soft skills in new employees are communication, organization and teamwork.

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STEM co-curricular programs like Science Olympiad provide young adults with a glimpse into the future by providing opportunities for career exploration and mentoring, achieving results: 75% of female students who have a mentor feel they will be successful pursuing a STEM career. 

A recent Science Olympiad grad from Cornell University said: "Science Olympiad led me to explore new avenues of science and engineering, but most importantly, I built leadership skills, the ability to work on a team, and better problem-solving approaches. The effects are material when I work on group projects or need to cooperate with other people."

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Companies are also paying attention to workforce trends. According to Net Impact Research:

  • 87% of employees feel more loyal to their company if it supports a cause
  • 53% of working professionals state the ability to make an impact is essential to on-the-job happiness
  • Employees who feel they made an impact while on the job are 2x more likely to stay

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