Connecting the High-Tech Industry to Education TCEA 2

Computer Science for All  $4 billion in funding for states to expand K-12 CS education  Funding for NSF supported programs and professional learning communities thru CS10k – Exploring CS and AP CS Principles  State-level CS education strategic plans  Public-private partnerships to expand and deepen commitments to CS education 2

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Seven Steps to Building School-to-Industry Partnerships 1.Find partners with shared vision and goals 2.Remember that leadership matters 3.Get creative with money and donations 4.Get it in writing 5.Establish ongoing supervision and communication 6.Make a commitment for the long haul 7.Be patient – it doesn’t happen overnight 4

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A Supply Chain Model for a Scarce Resource Tech Talent

IT-oLogy is a national non-profit collaboration of businesses, academic institutions and organizations dedicated to growing the IT talent pipeline, advancing the IT profession and providing economic advantage for communities. IT-oLogy has 3 initiatives: IT-oLogy works with K-12 schools to encorage students, parents and educators to learn more about the IT profession. This includes progams, teacher professional development and CS curriculum In collaboration with IT-oLogy, companies work with colleges and universities on applied business research projects and experiential learning, including internship opportunities that strengthen and align classroom skills to current and future IT business needs. IT-oLogy partners with IT professionals and their companies to connect the supply of talent to the business demand and provide innovative and life-long learning and professional development opportunities Promote ITTeach IT Grow IT

Collaborative Supply Chain Ecosystem Individual Responsibility Promote IT CapabilityCapability Advancement Student Undergrad Professional Teach IT Grow IT +30% ROI Job growth Accelerator/ Incubator Growth 40+ programs 200,000+ kids educators 8 programs 400+ interns Programs and events 100,000+ professionals Apprenticeships Attract IT Link IT Your Kids Your Grandkids Your Neighbors Your Students Your Schools Your Involvement Your Community Your Programs Your Curriculum Your Skills Your Examples Your Interns Your Pipeline Your Business Your Jobs Your Employees Your Partners YOU

Collaborative Ecosystem Individual Responsibility Promote IT CapabilityCapability Advancement Student Undergrad Professional Teach IT Grow IT +30% ROI Job growth Entrepreneurs Cyber Saturday, Teacher PD ECEP (4 course seq) InfinITy Challenge IT-Gateway, CoursePower, STARS, IBM Academic Initiative Minor League Farm System for IT Big Data and All Things Open Trends and Connections, IMIT GRIT, NCWIT, BDPA Attract IT Link IT

Agency Funding Participation Individual Responsibility Promote IT CapabilityCapability Advancement Student Undergrad Professional Teach IT Grow IT NSF - ECEP DOL – Youth Career Connect NSF – Code.Org NSF – STARS Computing Corps DOL – GRIT (Growing Resources in IT) NSF - NCWIT DOL – Apprenticeship Leaders NGA – IT Institutes Attract IT Link IT

Over 180 Universities Between IT-oLogy and STARS Not all LOGOS have been added to the map

Corporate Partners (over 400 nationally)

Over 100 Universities Between IT-oLogy and STARS

Fall ,000 STEM Graduates

Kids who drop out do so because they don’t see the relevance of school. - Gates Foundation Study, 2013 Of kids that choose a STEM career do so because of one person or one event in their life. 47% 54%

NEPRIS IS A CLOUD BASED SOCIAL PLATFORM THAT CONNECTS INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS AND EDUCATORS TO BRING THE REAL WORLD TO THE STUDENTS. Teachers Industry Professionals Find, Match, Connect, Engage! Click here to see a 3 minute Nepris summary videohere

Virtual Tour of Fun Tech start up: YourCause How does a cool tech start up look like?

Topic Presentation: Sam De La Garza, PayCor What kind of products do you develop at your job?

Project Evaluation & Mentoring Engaging Career Exploration

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Thank You Slides posted to TCEA app and Session

Top 10 Tips for Success  Do your homework  Play in the same sandbox  Identify a connected Champion  Learn their passion, understand their drive  Know your ask, make it simple, clear & concise  Data Data Data  Provide visibility  Set realistic expectations  Be prepared, organized and give lots of notice  Create some easy wins  Celebrate 34 Source: Heather Carey, MassTLC