NewzVille Desk
To boost employment for girls, UNESCO joined hands with Symbiosis.Skills and Professional University (SSPU), Pune. Aligning with the joint initiative, a two-day workshop, “Jaago: Girls Leading STEM for Sustainable Futures,” was organized to connect STEM with girls’ everyday lives and aspirations.
Through mentorship and hands-on learning, the workshop engaged 60 girls from Classes 9 and 10 in government schools, building practical skills across Robotics, Green Skills & Artificial Intelligence , and Health & Well-Being.
Held at SSPU, Pune, the workshop put together STEM awareness, skills development, and mentorship to inspire the next generation of girls in STEM.
In India, women account for around 43 percent of STEM graduates, yet their representation in the STEM workforce remains at 27 percent.
Globally, women comprise just 28.2 percent of the STEM workforce, compared to 47.3 percent in non-STEM sectors.
UNESCO is working to bridge these gaps and ensure that girls remain engaged and supported throughout their educational journey for the sustainable development.
