Educators, thought leaders, and practitioners will meet and
explore innovative ideas for bridging the national skills gap and
expanding K12+ computer science education
TEMPE,
Ariz, Feb. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Infosys
Foundation USA, a non-profit
organization focused on bridging the digital divide in America,
today announced the 2023 edition of its Crossroads conference
series, which will be held from February
7-10th at the Infosys Tempe Innovation Hub on the
Arizona State University campus. The
invitation-only conference brings together over 200 distinguished
participants from local and regional government, the business
community, non-profit sector, and K-12 and higher education
instructors to discuss ways to expand computer science education
and digital skills for underrepresented communities. The event will
also feature an evening reception at the Arizona Heritage Center to
raise money for the Boys and Girls Club of the Valley, with the
Infosys Foundation offering match donations.
"The future is digital. Employers – in Arizona and across the nation – expect the
upcoming workforce to bring new digital skills to the table," said
Inderpreet Sawhney, Chairperson of
the Infosys Foundation USA. "But
with only 53% of public high schools in the US offering
foundational computer science courses, there is clearly a gap
between educational pathways and industry demand. The Crossroads
2023 conference will bring together influencers, implementors, and
decision makers to identify practical, implementable solutions that
push the frontier of innovation in computer science education. The
Foundation is excited to host this event rooted in collaboration
and catalyst for a more inclusive future."
"The Foundation is thrilled to be welcoming back our community
of committed professionals and educators who are advocating for
computer science, STEM and digital skills to be an essential
component of education to prepare K-12 students for the
technology-enabled world," said Kate
Maloney, Executive Director, Infosys Foundation USA. "Our goal for this event is to have
participants leave with inspired, concrete ideas for how we can
effectively expand K12+ computer science pathways for all. The
Foundation is committed to building a digitally-inclusively future
and this requires all stakeholders to work cohesively to bridge the
gap. We want Crossroads 2023 to be the springboard to a new future
that shifts the landscape of CS education."
Crossroads 2023 is part of the Infosys Foundation USA's ongoing efforts to bridge the digital
skills gap, in line with Infosys' 'ESG Vision 2030' commitment to
bring digital skills to 10 million by 2025. The Foundation works
towards its goals through educator training, national awards and
advocacy, innovative partnerships with leading non-profits, and its
free digital learning platforms – the Pathfinders Online Institute
and the Digital Academy.
To learn more about the event, please visit:
https://www.infosys.org/infosys-foundation-usa/initiatives/crossroads.html.
About Infosys Foundation USA
Infosys Foundation USA was
established in 2015 with the mission of expanding computer science
and maker education to K-12+ students and educators across
the United States, with a specific
focus on increasing access to digital skills within
underrepresented communities. The Foundation achieves impact
through delivering professional development programs for teachers,
partnering with leading nonprofits, and delivering innovative media
campaigns that inspire everyone to be creators, not just consumers,
of technology. For more information,
visit infosys.org/USA.
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