The Girl Scouts’ new science, technology, engineering and mathematics badge program aims to help stem the information security gap. Women account for just 11 percent of cybersecurity professionals worldwide, according to a 2017 study from business consulting firm Frost & Sullivan. The STEM badge program provides both hands-on experience and direct reinforcement from instructors to help boost girls confidence in their skills and abilities. The new Girl Scouts badge program is ultimately about filling the funnel by boosting girls’ confidence, allowing them to seek challenges.”]
Source: https://securityintelligence.com/media/can-the-girl-scouts-stem-the-skills-gap/