Role of STEM Education in Development of Students’ Career Skills at University Level

Abstract

The impacts of STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) education are the subject of this study on the focus of this research is on the development of career skills in university students. Utilizing a descriptive survey design, data were gathered from 300 bachelor's degree students at the University of Kotli, AJ&K. The study sought to determine current STEM practices, assess students' current career competencies, and determine the connection between these teaching strategies and preparedness for the workforce. The findings demonstrate that inquiry-based learning, real-world problem-solving, and technology integration are features of STEM education at the university level. According to statistical analysis, students believe that STEM activities significantly improve their technical proficiency, adaptability, and teamwork skills. The perceived value of STEM education and the acquisition of skills necessary for a career are strongly positively associated (r =.817), according to correlation data. The study's ultimate finding is that Using multidisciplinary STEM/STEAM methods promotes important "soft skills" and innovative thinking, providing pupils with the mental tools necessary to fulfill the demands of the modern labor force.