STEM career interest of high school agriculture students

Agriculture education is focused and committed to providing students opportunities to obtain necessary tools and skills related to career success Therefore, one important aspect to understand is students' career interests as it relates to STEM and if any external factors modifies the results regarding science or technology. The purpose of this study was to compare the science and technological career interests of students and to compare which of these subjects students are more comfortable and interested in. Then this data was compared to determine if a correlation exists against the student's grade, gender, and ethnicity. This study showed that a larger percentage of students are interested in a future career involving technology rather than science. This study also determined there is a connection between the students' career interests and their grade level, gender, and ethnicity. This is an important aspect for educators to understand as this information can better be used to help prepare lessons and educators can curtail their lessons to the interests of their students. Classroom teachers should utilize this information and attend regular professional developments to provide their students with challenging and engaging curriculum that is aligned with the student's career interests