Education in STEM and High School Students' Views, Career Outlooks, and Interest in IT Fields

STEM jobs have become increasingly important in the labor market over the past few decades, and they are widely considered to be some of the most important jobs for the future. This is due to the fact that advances in technology have revolutionized many industries, and STEM professionals are needed to develop and implement new technologies, as well as to maintain and improve existing ones.This survey conducted in the high schools’ students in North Macedonia aims to investigate the impact of STEM education on the students’ attitudes, career perceptions and career interests in technology-related fields, specifically in the field of informatics. By analyzing the responses, we will be able to develop strategies and present to schools, so that maybe we contribute towards encouraging more students to pursue careers in the field of information technology and also address the factors that may be preventing them from doing so. This information will be valuable to policy-makers and educators in North Macedonia, as it can inform and assist them to develop STEM programs in schools and thus increase the number of skilled professionals in the country needed. Promoting STEM education is essential for the economic growth and development of any country, and it is encouraging to see efforts being made in this direction.