STEM =science, technology, engineering and mathematics
The STEM Alliance is an international initiative, coordinated by European Schoolnet, that brings together Industries, education stakeholders and Ministries of Education to promote STEM education and careers to young Europeans and to address anticipated future skills gaps within the European Union.
The STEM Alliance departed from the observation that there is a lack of skilled STEM workers in Europe which hinders innovation. This trend is intensified by demographic transformations, lack of interest and low performance in STEM subjects, wide-spread lack of digital skills and an urging necessity to address global challenges like climate change, mobility and energy. To address these issues, the STEM Alliance gathers 16 frontline industry Partners in concerted actions to:
- Make STEM subjects and careers more attractive and
- Explore and support innovative practices in STEM teaching.