As technology dominates our lives, learning basic computer programming isn’t just a good idea, it’s an essential skill for children—especially in terms of career outlook. Currently there are around 500,000 open computing jobs nationwide but last year, only about 40,000 computer science students graduated into the workforce. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, computer-related jobs are expected to grow at the faster-than-average rate of 12% through 2024. It’s also reported that the median annual salary is more than 2x the average for all occupations. With 90% of parents that want their children to learn computer science, but only 40% of schools teaching computer programming, what’s to be done? Bring in the kids!
Avanti Sharma is the co-founder and 11-year-old tech specialist for Workshop 4 Me, a company that introduces children problem solving through computer science. Avanti’s an award-winning pre-teen in tech and teaches coding to her peers.
Beth Rosenberg is the co-founder of TechKids Unlimited, a nonprofit tech-based educational organization for learning disabled kids ages 7 to 20 which she co-founded with her son, Jack
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