Welcome to STEMwire Live! STEMwire Live, a podcast from CNA Education, features career and technical education (CTE), how CTE can be improved and supported through research, and innovative people and CTE programs that are helping students prepare for success after high school.In this episode, CNA Education researchers Dr. Steve Lee and Ms. Juliana Pearson discuss the intersection of CTE and science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education. They explain how CTE could help fill employment gaps in STEM and equip students with education and training for employment in high-growth STEM fields. Steve and Juliana also introduce STEMwire, a new initiative from CNA Education, and explain why CNA Education is committed to supporting CTE programs that prepare students for STEM careers.