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

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

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

4. 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

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

6. 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

7. 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

8. 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

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

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

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

12. Top Salaries for 2011 Grads

13. 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

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

15. 30% of jobs for college grads will be in computing

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

17. BUT, WHY TEACH COMPUTING IN HIGH SCHOOL?

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

19. AP-Takers are more likely to major

20. 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

21. 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!

22. NCWIT is the National Center for Women & Information Technology Our coalition includes more than 250 universities, corporations, and non-profits. Mobilizing for Change: NCWIT

23. FOR MORE INFORMATION Join the C4C campaign by contacting Jane Krauss jkrauss@ncwit.orgjkrauss@ncwit.org Visit NCWIT www.ncwit.org/c4cwww.ncwit.org/c4c