TechGirlz is a program of Creating IT Futures, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit of CompTIA, which inspires middle school girls to explore the possibilities of technology to empower their future careers. To achieve its mission, TechGirlz has created engaging, interactive “TechShopz” led by industry professionals, community leaders, and students.
Adobe and Khan Academy have teamed up for the development of new, free online learning resources that foster creative and critical thinking skills to help all students reach their potential and ultimately be better prepared for college and career pathways.
Designed by Epic Games, the new Creator’s Field Guide to Emerging Careers in Interactive 3D is a roadmap for students, administrators, educators, and jobseekers that covers the entry-level Unreal Engineskills needed to join this new workforce.
The impact of COVID-19—on education, health, the workforce, and the economy—has made clear that young people need skills that enable them to think critically, creatively, and globally—to solve problems, create new jobs, and address issues never seen before.
During Hispanic Heritage Month, IBM is working with policymakers and education leaders to increase the number of Pathways in Technology Early College High Schools(P-TECH)in the United States. Currently, IBM hosts 220 P-TECH partners worldwide, and the company plans to expand the program to 150 schools in the US—half of the company’s total commitment of 300 by 2023.