SXSW EDU 2022
Educating a Diverse, Inclusive Digital Workforce
Description:
To expand and diversify the talent pipeline across sectors increasingly dependent on technology and digital skills, more people need to be introduced to these concepts and see themselves in the work—and that needs to start early. This session will share how educators and schools can empower students from historically excluded and underrepresented backgrounds to pursue STEM and computer science careers, highlighting what’s working to diversify traditionally white and wealthy industries.
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Takeaways
- The role of teachers and schools in building tomorrow’s diverse digital workforce, and what’s possible inside and outside the classroom.
- How innovative educational models and partnerships are helping to move the needle on computer science education.
- Skills employers are seeking and what that means for the next generation of students.
Speakers
- Reuben Ogbonna, Co-founder and Executive Director, Marcy Lab School
- Warren Morgan, Chief Academic Officer, Indianapolis Public Schools
- Melody Niere, Computer Science Teacher, Health Opportunities High School (NYC Department of Education)
- Charisse Jones, Economic Opportunity Reporter, USA Today
Organizer
Paula Solis, Director, Content Development, Teach For America
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