Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields have a need for recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce. Understanding students’ aspiration to STEM careers is important for supporting underrepresented populations. Data from a nationally representative sample (N = 20,010) of high school students who reported career aspirations were analyzed. Analyses revealed significant relations between students’ aspirations and demographic variables, and differences in aspirations based on students’ race and gender. Findings highlight a need for counselors to implement career interventions that address students’ cultural contexts.

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高中生的STEM职业抱负概况

科学，技术，工程和数学（STEM）领域需要招聘和保留多样化的劳动力。了解学生对STEM职业的抱负对于支持代表性不足的人群很重要。分析了报告职业目标的高中生的全国代表性样本（N = 20,010）的数据。分析显示，学生的志向与人口统计学变量之间存在显着的关系，并且基于学生的种族和性别，志向之间存在差异。调查结果突出表明，辅导员有必要实施针对学生文化背景的职业干预措施。