/learn/learning-center/stem-academy/b/blog/posts/the-road-less-traveled-could-apprenticeships-solve-the-stem-skills-gapWorkplace apprenticeships have long fought against the perception that they represent a poor relation to academic qualifications when it comes to finding a route into a long-term career. However, more and more employers in the digital and technology en-USTelligent Community 12https://community.element14.com/learn/learning-center/stem-academy/b/blog/posts/the-road-less-traveled-could-apprenticeships-solve-the-stem-skills-gapMon, 16 Jan 2017 18:49:53 GMT93d5dcb4-84c2-446f-b2cb-99731719e767:45e85545-5315-4194-86ac-64fa5bdb8453DAB0<p>I think you hit the nail on the head.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>I think the apprentice method would possibly be the best way to bring new people into STEM.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>As I developed from a young technician, I was blessed with excellent mentorship from the older members of my group.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>They took the time to explain things to me and to focus my energies in learning new technologies.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>So I am 100% for this approach.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Plus I would love to find some young people nearby that I could mentor.&nbsp; I find the process very rewarding.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>DAB</p><img src="https://community.element14.com/aggbug?PostID=2426&AppID=134&AppType=Weblog&ContentType=0" width="1" height="1">