Computing is a Crucial High School Course NCWIT Resource By J. McGrath Cohoon

 Computing offers great careers  It’s where the jobs are  We’re preparing too few students Take-aways

Computer science studies computers and problem-solving processes, including their Principles Designs Applications Impact CS & IT are about creation and problem solving 3

IT is pervasive IT is a driver of the U.S. and global economy IT is a critical tool of national security IT drives science and technology IT is changing the economic and social foundations of our society in  for  ma  tion tech  nol  ogy 1 : all forms of technology used to create, store, exchange and use information in its various forms 2 : the design and use of computers and communications to improve the way we live, learn, work, and play

1.Software Engineer 2.Mathematician 3.Actuary 4.Statistician 5.Computer Systems Analyst According to CareerCast Best Jobs in America 2011

Three of the top ten occupations are computing Systems Engineer IT Project Manager Network Security Consultant Manage large complex projects Plan, organize, and oversee the team on a computing project Protect important computer systems from infiltration Source: CNNMoney.com, Best Jobs in America, 2011

Computing offers exciting work that affects our world and the people in it Create technology for Tracking endangered dolphins Mobile forensics labs for instant analysis at crime scenes GPS systems that guide blind people Scanning DNA for childhood diseases Designing and displaying new fashions Restoring and preserving art work Source: dotdiva.org

COMPUTER SCIENTISTS GIVE BACK TO THEIR COMMUNITIES Technology for human rights Design secure databases to record human rights abuses while shielding the identities of victims or witnesses Create tools that help ordinary people collect extraordinary amounts of money for important causes

Computer Scientists work in every industry 9 Source: dotdiva.org

Excellent Job Opportunity Expected Source: BLS Occupational Employment Projections to 2020

Computing occupations are well paid Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)

Top Salaries for 2011 Grads

Computing Offers More Jobs than other Sci & Engineering Fields Employment in Major Occupational Groups Projected for 2020, in thousands Source: BLS – Employment Projections to 2020

BLS Projected 2020 Occupational employment for jobs requiring college degree only CS

30% of jobs for college grads will be in computing

We could more than double graduates if CS drew from the majority

BUT, WHY TEACH COMPUTING IN HIGH SCHOOL?

Experience increases success Experienced students get better grades in Intro CS Experience typically assumed by instructor

AP-Takers are more likely to major

High School is an important time for developing education & career goals Majority of college students majoring in STEM made that choice during high school -Maltese & Tai 2011

Now that you know Data on computing careers How diversity can help meet workforce needs Work to offer high quality, inclusive CS in high school!

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