CompTIA Applauds Chicago Public Schools Plan to Make Computer Science a Core Subject

Chicago Public Schools to maximize the information to an object of basic learning will go a long way towards reducing the digital divide and the expansion and diversification of the workforce in high technology, according to CompTIA , the nonprofit association profit for technology ' (IT ) .

CEO of Chicago Public Schools , today announced a new five-year plan for the team to place the subject in a class at least one computer science elective offered at each high school , and help students the tools to create applications and computer programs, from elementary school." Early identification of students who have an aptitude for computers and technology is key to educating these children of the many career opportunities available to them in the future a factor," said Todd Thibodeaux , president and CEO , CompTIA .

 
"More importantly , technical literacy is a prerequisite for almost all occupations in the information economy today, even more than the positions of the technology," Thibodeaux continued . "We applaud the Chicago Public Schools to take this important step . Expand access to technology in the classroom , students will be better prepared and more eager to get advanced degrees and professional certifications and careers that offer good pay and opportunities for progress and growth ."

CompTIA has worked closely for several years with the Chicago Technology Academy , a non -profit four-year school located in the city of Villa Universitaria organization. The school was founded to inspire, educate and connect the next generation of leaders, and to increase the number of students from minority and low -income families seeking science , technology, engineering and mathematics ( STEM) in college and career.

The link between teenagers , young adults and technology is strong. CompTIA A 2012 survey of 1,000 young people between 13 and 24 years found that 97 percent of the loved or liked the technology. In addition, 58 percent often serves as the solution of technological problems , helping family and friends with questions about computers , software , mobile devices and related technologies .

CompTIA is the voice in the world of information technology (IT). For more information, visit http://www.comptia.org/home.aspx ,