Project>Login: From Curiosity to Career

Project>Login: From Curiosity to Career
Turning a Passion for Tech into   an Engaging Career From Curiosity to Career Jay Collier • Educate Maine  July 18, 2014
Educate Maine is a business-led education advocacy organization. > Project>Login is a campaign to expand the network of computing and IT professionals in Maine. >
Ogunquit, ME/Sean Naber 5 Portland, ME/Shackleford Katahdin/Dana Moos
Manages over $4 billion in corporate payments worldwide, including all of Expedia’s ! Forbes Magazine: America’s 100 Best Small Companies
Revenue: $1 billion Market: Companion health diagnostics, water quality and livestock testing Fastest-growing market: China
Market: Largest disability insurance company in the world Covers: More than 17 million people in the U.S.
Market: Largest U.S. company dedicated to public sector technology services ! 2013: One of the Best Places to work in Maine
Innovations in Digital Learning
Placbo The Maine School and Library Network provides internet access, email, web hosting, and other internet related services to almost 1000 schools and libraries across the state of Maine. Broadband School Network (1996)
Maine Learning Results (1997) GUIDING PRINCIPLES Each Maine student shall leave school as: • A clear and effective communicator • A self-directed and lifelong learner • A creative and practical problem solver • A responsible and involved citizen • A collaborative and quality worker • An integrative and informed thinker
Learning Technology Endowment (2000) Seymour Papert • Co-founder of the MIT Media Lab • Author of Mindstorms • Creator of LOGO Angus King • Governor of Maine (1995-2003) • Founder, Northeast Energy Management  • US Senator (2013+)
By 2017, students throughout Maine will be able to move from one grade to the next by demonstrating that they understand certain concepts and skills, not by spending a required number of hours in each subject. Proficiency Diploma (2012)
CHALLENGES
Computer Science in K-12 9 of 10 schools don’t offer computer programming classes. CHALLENGES code.org
Computer Science in K-12 In 28 states, including Maine, Computer Science courses don’t count toward high school math or science graduation requirements. CHALLENGES code.org
Computer Science in K-12 change.org is organizing petitions around the country to make computer science count toward graduation requirements. CHALLENGES
Computer Science in K-12 Statewide alliances are seeking funding to train teachers for computer science courses. CHALLENGES
Computer Science in Higher Education CHALLENGES Number of Bachelor’s degree recipients peaked in 2004. cra.org/resources
Gender Inequity in Computer Science While 57% of bachelor’s degrees are earned by women, just 12% of computer science degrees are awarded to women CHALLENGES code.org
code.org CHALLENGES Even doubling the number of graduates won’t meet workforce demand code.org
OPPORTUNITIES
Three out of the top 10 “Best Jobs for 2014” from US News and World Report are computing and IT-related. > 1. Software Developer  2. Computer Systems Analyst  3. Dentist  4. Nurse Practitioner  5. Pharmacist 6. Registered Nurse  7. Physical Therapist  8. Physician  9. Web Developer  10. Dental Hygienist money.usnews.com/careers/best-jobs/rankings/the-100-best-jobs OPPORTUNITIES
Computing majors had the second- and fourth-highest national starting salary in 2013. naceweb.org/about-us/press/top-paid-majors-for-the-class-of-2013.aspx?terms=top%20paying%20majors 1. Petroleum Engineers: $93,500  2. Computer Engineers: $70,400  3. Chemical Engineers: $61,900  3. Computer Science: $59,200  > OPPORTUNITIES
Computing occupations are expected to dominate STEM professions by 2018 > cew.georgetown.edu/STEM/ Computer Occupations Engineers & Engineering Technicians Life & Physical Science Occupations Architects, Surveyors, & Technicians Mathematical Science Occupations OPPORTUNITIES
In Maine: The computing and IT workforce is now expected to grow to almost 14,000 in 2020. US DOL via https://opendata.socrata.com/Business/Computing-and-IT-Careers-In-Maine/7wqt-wg92 > Computer Systems Analysts +200 to 1,830 Software Developers +190 to 1,580 Network & System Administrators +130 to 930 Support Specialists +120 to 2,210 OPPORTUNITIES
SOLUTIONS
In 2013, the CEOs of 7 of Maine’s large IT-enabled companies — in partnership with the University of Maine System — launched Project>Login to strengthen Maine's computing and IT workforce. > SOLUTIONS
Project>Login’s Mission> Expand the network of computing and IT professionals in Maine to help meet workforce demand through education, information, and internships. SOLUTIONS
Project>Login’s Short-Term Goal Help our participating universities and colleges double the number of computing and IT bachelor’s degree graduates by 2017. SOLUTIONS
Public Awareness and Outreach> SOLUTIONS
Public Awareness and Outreach> SOLUTIONS
Campus Networking Receptions> SOLUTIONS
Paid College Internships Inventory> SOLUTIONS
Statewide Tech Events> SOLUTIONS
Statewide Tech Events> SOLUTIONS
Pathways to the Profession> But even doubling computing and IT bachelor’s degree graduates at all of Maine’s colleges and universities won’t meet the projected demand in 2020. SOLUTIONS
Pathways to the Profession> To meet the demand, we need to help all young and adult learners who are sparked by tech discover, explore, and pursue pathways to the profession. SOLUTIONS
PATHWAYS
PATHWAYS Curiosity CareerFrom To
PATHWAYS • Playing • Tinkering • Hacking • Making • Crafting • Studying
PATHWAYS Discover Explore Connect Study Prepare Succeed • Discover if you're sparked by tech • Explore computing technology more deeply • Connect with other learners to collaborate • Study the knowledge and practices in the field • Prepare for a career through professional experiences • Succeed in a career that matches passions and interests
PATHWAYS Discover Explore Connect Study Prepare Succeed Young Learners Adult Learners Elementary → Middle → High School → College → Career Online Exploration → Prior Learning Asssessment → College → Career
Discover Explore Connect Study Prepare Hour of Code App Inventor Scratch Beyond an Hour of Code StarLogo PATHWAYS
Discover Explore Connect Study Prepare Hour of Code App Inventor Scratch Beyond an Hour of Code StarLogo PATHWAYS code.org
Discover Explore Connect Study Prepare Hour of Code App Inventor Scratch Beyond an Hour of Code StarLogo PATHWAYS scratch.mit.edu
Discover Explore Connect Study Prepare Hour of Code App Inventor Scratch Beyond an Hour of Code StarLogo PATHWAYS appinventor.mit.edu
Explore Connect Study Prepare Succeed PATHWAYS Codecademy Khan Academy EdX Udacity General Assembly Udemy
Explore Connect Study Prepare Succeed PATHWAYS Codecademy Khan Academy EdX Udacity General Assembly Udemy khanacademy.org
Explore Connect Study Prepare Succeed PATHWAYS Codecademy Khan Academy EdX Udacity General Assembly Udemy codecademy.com
Explore Connect Study Prepare Succeed PATHWAYS Codecademy Khan Academy EdX Udacity General Assembly Udemy codecademy.com
Explore Connect Study Prepare Succeed PATHWAYS Codecademy Khan Academy EdX Udacity General Assembly Udemy edx.org
Explore Connect Study Prepare Succeed PATHWAYS Codecademy Khan Academy EdX Udacity General Assembly Udemy edx.org
PATHWAYS Connect Study Prepare Succeed Startup Weekends App Challenges Coder Dojos/ Computing Clubs Summer Camps Local Meetups
Connect Study Prepare Succeed Startup Weekends App Challenges Coder Dojos/ Computing Clubs Summer Camps Local Meetups PATHWAYS coderdojo.com
Connect Study Prepare Succeed Startup Weekends App Challenges Coder Dojos/ Computing Clubs Summer Camps Local Meetups PATHWAYS coderdojo.com
Connect Study Prepare Succeed Startup Weekends App Challenges Coder Dojos/ Computing Clubs Summer Camps Local Meetups PATHWAYS coderdojo.com Source: studentsatthecenter.org/
Connect Study Prepare Succeed Startup Weekends App Challenges Coder Dojos/ Computing Clubs Summer Camps Local Meetups PATHWAYS hightouchcourses.com
Connect Study Prepare Succeed Startup Weekends App Challenges Coder Dojos/ Computing Clubs Summer Camps Local Meetups PATHWAYS hightouchcourses.com bangordailynews.com/slideshow/young-bangor-women-embark-on-careers-in-technology-hope-others-will-follow-suit
Connect Study Prepare Succeed Startup Weekends App Challenges Coder Dojos/ Computing Clubs Summer Camps Local Meetups PATHWAYS
Connect Study Prepare Succeed Startup Weekends App Challenges Coder Dojos/ Computing Clubs Summer Camps Local Meetups PATHWAYS • Working on projects they care about • Working in teams with a variety of abilities • Working iteratively as projects evolve • Rubrics and assessments are deep enough to be intuitive to non-professionals, but also simple enough to not stifle excitement
Study Prepare Succeed Computer Science: Principles Exploring Computer Science Certifications & certificates Associates Degrees Bachelors Degrees PATHWAYS
Study Prepare Succeed Computer Science: Principles Exploring Computer Science Certifications & certificates Associates Degrees Bachelors Degrees PATHWAYS exploringcs.org
Study Prepare Succeed Computer Science: Principles Exploring Computer Science Certifications & certificates Associates Degrees Bachelors Degrees PATHWAYS csprinciples.org
Study Prepare Succeed Computer Science: Principles Exploring Computer Science Certifications & certificates Associates Degrees Bachelors Degrees PATHWAYS csprinciples.org mobile-csp.org
Study Prepare Succeed Computer Science: Principles Exploring Computer Science Certifications & certificates Associates Degrees Bachelors Degrees PATHWAYS certification.comptia.org
Study Prepare Succeed Computer Science: Principles Exploring Computer Science Certifications & certificates Associates Degrees Bachelors Degrees PATHWAYS certification.comptia.org acm.org/education/curricula-recommendations
Prepare Succeed PATHWAYS Job shadows Paid Internships Real-world projects Informational interviews Apprenticeships
Prepare Succeed PATHWAYS Job shadows Paid Internships Real-world projects Informational interviews Apprenticeships insidejobs.com
Prepare Succeed PATHWAYS Job shadows Paid Internships Real-world projects Informational interviews Apprenticeships insidejobs.com
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PATHWAYS Discover Explore Connect Study Prepare Succeed Job shadows Paid Internships Real-world projects Informational interviews Apprenticeships Computer Science: Principles Exploring Computer Science Certifications & certificates Associates Degrees Bachelors Degrees Startup Weekends App Challenges Coder Dojos/ Computing Clubs Summer Camps Local Meetups Codecademy Khan Academy Udemy Udacity Ed X General Assembly Hour of Code App Inventor Scratch Beyond an Hour of Code StarLogo
Prepare Succeed PATHWAYS All Careers √
Prepare Succeed PATHWAYS All Careers Computing and IT Careers
Prepare Succeed PATHWAYS All Careers Computing and IT Careers Training & Support Data & Infrastructure Development & Programming Analysis & Architecture Leadership & Management
COMPETENCIES
CAREER COMPETENCIES COMPETENCIES Analysis & Architecture Development & Programming Data & Infrastructure Training & Support Leadership & Management
CAREER COMPETENCIES Development & Programming Data & Infrastructure Training & Support Leadership & Management COMPETENCIES Analysis & Architecture Do you like solving problems? • Enjoy communicating with people to understand their needs • Like documenting how to do things better with computing • Can work with engineers or developers to select software and ensure compatibility • Like to investigate current and emerging technologies ! Holland Code (I): Investigative/Thinker checkvist.com/checklists/442082
CAREER COMPETENCIES Development & Programming Data & Infrastructure Training & Support Leadership & Management COMPETENCIES Analysis & Architecture opendata.socrata.com/Business/Computing-and-IT-Careers-In-Maine/7wqt-wg92
CAREER COMPETENCIES Development & Programming Data & Infrastructure Training & Support Leadership & Management COMPETENCIES Analysis & Architecture
CAREER COMPETENCIES Analysis & Architecture Development & Programming Data & Infrastructure Training & Support Leadership & Management COMPETENCIES Development & Programming Do you like building things? • Enjoy using data and logic to create practical tools • Have an aptitude for technical languages and terminology • Like detailed analysis and precise implementation • Can work both on a team and independently ! Holland Code (R): Realistic/Doer checkvist.com/checklists/442082
CAREER COMPETENCIES Analysis & Architecture Development & Programming Data & Infrastructure Training & Support Leadership & Management COMPETENCIES Data & Infrastructure Do you like working with numbers? • Use logic and reasoning to identify solutions to problems • Determine how a system should work and how changes will affect outcomes • Identify actions needed to correct system performance ! Holland Code (C): Conventional/Organizer checkvist.com/checklists/442082
CAREER COMPETENCIES Analysis & Architecture Development & Programming Data & Infrastructure Training & Support Leadership & Management COMPETENCIES Training & Support Do you like helping people? • Like to troubleshoot problems and respond calmly to users • Are good at deciding whose questions to answer first • Enjoying training users on new technology • Advise people designing new software and hardware ! Holland Code (S): Social/Helper checkvist.com/checklists/442082
CAREER COMPETENCIES Analysis & Architecture Development & Programming Data & Infrastructure Training & Support Leadership & Management COMPETENCIES Leadership & Management Do you like leading people? • Enjoy working with people and have strong interpersonal communication skills • Can understand both technical and non-technical jargon and communications • Understand how to apply technology in a business setting ! Holland Code (E): Enterprising/Persuader checkvist.com/checklists/442082
FOUNDATIONAL LIFE SKILLS ACADEMIC PRACTICES CAREER COMPETENCIES Training & Support Data & Infrastructure Development & Programming Analysis & Architecture Leadership & Management COMPETENCIES Personal Competencies Basic Academic Competencies Workplace Competencies FOUNDATIONAL LIFE SKILLS ACADEMIC PRACTICES CAREER COMPETENCIES
FOUNDATIONAL LIFE SKILLS ACADEMIC PRACTICES CAREER COMPETENCIES Training & Support Data & Infrastructure Development & Programming Analysis & Architecture Leadership & Management COMPETENCIES Personal Competencies Basic Academic Competencies Workplace Competencies FOUNDATIONAL LIFE SKILLS Many models for Foundational Life Skills • 21ST-CENTURY SKILLS - P21 Partnership • HABITS OF MIND - Art Costa and Bena Kallick/ACSD • PIAAC ADULT COMPETENCIES - OECD (Organisation for   Economic Co-operation and Development) • EMPLOYABILITY STANDARDS - Skills USA Workforce Ready System • GUIDING PRINCIPLES - Maine Department of Education checkvist.com/checklists/442082
FOUNDATIONAL LIFE SKILLS ACADEMIC PRACTICES CAREER COMPETENCIES Training & Support Data & Infrastructure Development & Programming Analysis & Architecture Leadership & Management COMPETENCIES Personal Competencies Basic Academic Competencies Workplace Competencies FOUNDATIONAL LIFE SKILLS nmefoundation.org/resources/time/the-promise-of-extended-learning-opportunities-new “Developing 21st century skills in the last year of school is positively correlated with higher perceived work quality later in life."
FOUNDATIONAL LIFE SKILLS ACADEMIC PRACTICES CAREER COMPETENCIES Training & Support Data & Infrastructure Development & Programming Analysis & Architecture Leadership & Management COMPETENCIES Personal Competencies Basic Academic Competencies Workplace Competencies FOUNDATIONAL LIFE SKILLS Foundational life skills were 6 of the most mentioned skills in all Maine job listings from Jul–Dec 2013 1 Communication & Coordination 2 Business Environment Skills 3 Software & Programming 4 Problem Solving 5 Customer Service 6 Project & Process Skills 7 Administrative Support 8 General Sales 9 General Repair 10 Accounting & Bookkeeping mdf.org/publications/Jobs-in-Maine-Online-Job-Postings-by-Industry-Occupation-Skills-and-Education/708
FOUNDATIONAL LIFE SKILLS ACADEMIC PRACTICES CAREER COMPETENCIES Training & Support Data & Infrastructure Development & Programming Analysis & Architecture Leadership & Management COMPETENCIES Personal Competencies Basic Academic Competencies Workplace Competencies FOUNDATIONAL LIFE SKILLS checkvist.com/checklists/442082
FOUNDATIONAL LIFE SKILLS ACADEMIC PRACTICES CAREER COMPETENCIES Training & Support Data & Infrastructure Development & Programming Analysis & Architecture Leadership & Management COMPETENCIES English Language Arts Practices Math Practices Science Practices Social Studies Practices FOUNDATIONAL LIFE SKILLS ACADEMIC PRACTICES CAREER COMPETENCIES
FOUNDATIONAL LIFE SKILLS ACADEMIC PRACTICES CAREER COMPETENCIES Training & Support Data & Infrastructure Development & Programming Analysis & Architecture Leadership & Management COMPETENCIES English Language Arts Practices Math Practices Science Practices Social Studies Practices FOUNDATIONAL LIFE SKILLS ACADEMIC PRACTICES nap.edu/openbook.php?record_id=13165&page=42
FOUNDATIONAL LIFE SKILLS ACADEMIC PRACTICES CAREER COMPETENCIES Training & Support Data & Infrastructure Development & Programming Analysis & Architecture Leadership & Management COMPETENCIES English Language Arts Practices Math Practices Science Practices Social Studies Practices FOUNDATIONAL LIFE SKILLS ACADEMIC PRACTICES socialstudies.org/system/files/c3/C3-Framework-for-Social-Studies.pdf
FOUNDATIONAL LIFE SKILLS ACADEMIC PRACTICES CAREER COMPETENCIES Training & Support Data & Infrastructure Development & Programming Analysis & Architecture Leadership & Management COMPETENCIES Computational Thinking Industry Competencies Occupational Skills FOUNDATIONAL LIFE SKILLS ACADEMIC PRACTICES CAREER COMPETENCIES
FOUNDATIONAL LIFE SKILLS ACADEMIC PRACTICES CAREER COMPETENCIES Training & Support Data & Infrastructure Development & Programming Analysis & Architecture Leadership & Management COMPETENCIES Computational Thinking Industry Competencies Occupational Skills FOUNDATIONAL LIFE SKILLS ACADEMIC PRACTICES CAREER COMPETENCIES csta.acm.org/Curriculum/sub/CurrFiles/Curriculum_Resource_Crosswalk_with_CSTA_K12_CS_Standards_for_Resources.pdf? searchterm=computational+thinking+curriculum
FOUNDATIONAL LIFE SKILLS ACADEMIC PRACTICES CAREER COMPETENCIES Training & Support Data & Infrastructure Development & Programming Analysis & Architecture Leadership & Management COMPETENCIES Computational Thinking Industry Competencies Occupational Skills FOUNDATIONAL LIFE SKILLS ACADEMIC PRACTICES CAREER COMPETENCIES checkvist.com/checklists/442082
FOUNDATIONAL LIFE SKILLS ACADEMIC PRACTICES CAREER COMPETENCIES Training & Support Data & Infrastructure Development & Programming Analysis & Architecture Leadership & Management COMPETENCIES Computational Thinking Industry Competencies Occupational Skills FOUNDATIONAL LIFE SKILLS ACADEMIC PRACTICES CAREER COMPETENCIES checkvist.com/checklists/442082
Curiosity CareerFrom To COMPETENCIES FOUNDATIONAL LIFE SKILLS ACADEMIC PRACTICES CAREER COMPETENCIES Training & Support Data & Infrastructure Development & Programming Analysis & Architecture Leadership & Management Training & Support Data & Infrastructure Development & Programming Analysis & Architecture Leadership & Management
STUDENT PASSION
STUDENT PASSION ProjectLogin.com
STUDENT PASSION
Spark [spärk] noun. An individual’s deepest passions and interests that give them meaning, focus, joy and energy. ! STUDENT PASSION search-institute.org/sparks
Sparks can be music, poetry, drama, visual arts, dance, sports, leadership, entrepreneurship, volunteering, church involvements … any constructive activity that gives a passionate and energetic sense of purpose. STUDENT PASSION search-institute.org/sparks
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