Why choose STEM?

May 21st, 2025

Science, Technology, Engineering, and Maths (STEM) careers are diverse and offer opportunities for everyone to be at the forefront of innovation, playing a critical role in shaping our daily lives.

It’s predicted that jobs in STEM fields will grow close to twice as fast as non-STEM jobs, offering a good option for job security and the opportunity for exploration across industries and career paths.

Pursuing a career in STEM can lead to a fulfilling future and the chance to solve some of today’s greatest challenges.

How to discover if STEM is for you

  • Ask questions:Get career information from family, community, and teachers.
    2. See it for yourself: Organise an internship or work experience at a STEM business.
    3. Search online: Explore STEM careers and skills required.
    4. Take part: Attend STEM events or workshops.
    5. Plan your future: Research VET pathways, universities and courses.
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Why choose STEM? infographic with four panels each showing an image and text:

Man wearing AI glasses with text underneath:
Be innovative
• Develop new sustainable crops and food products.
• Analyse sports to optimise performance.
• Create AI models that simplify tasks.

Person sitting at computer screens with text above:
Be creative
• Design games or VR experiences.
• Use data to predict the future.
• Visualise new cities and regions.

People in blue lab coats working in a greenhouse with text below:
Work collaboratively
• Work in teams to solve complex problems.
• Communicate breakthroughs and discoveries.
• Harness Indigenous knowledges for positive change.

Portrait shot of person wearing an “Australian First Scientists” shirt with Indigenous pattern with text above:
Make a positive impact
• Tackle climate change.
• Prevent environmental disasters.
• Preserve endangered species.
• Cure life-threatening diseases.
• Boost Australia’s security and resilience.
• Connect people and communities.

CSIRO, SIEF (Scientific Industry Endowment Fund) and NSW Government logo appears across the bottom of the page.

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