Washington, DC ― The State Science & Technology Institute (SSTI) reports that the White House last month released a preview of its plans to build a stronger pipeline between K-12 education and high-skill employment.
The President’s Computer Science for All Initiative would boost investment in states, districts and teacher training to improve computer science (CS) education for K-12 students.
The three-year, $4 billion plan would also call on multiple federal agencies to focus investments on improving CS skills. The president also proposed nearly $6 billion in new funding to help young people acquire skills and access to high-quality job opportunities.
The President’s Computer Science for All Initiative would boost investment in states, districts and teacher training to improve computer science (CS) education for K-12 students.
The three-year, $4 billion plan would also call on multiple federal agencies to focus investments on improving CS skills. The president also proposed nearly $6 billion in new funding to help young people acquire skills and access to high-quality job opportunities.
Much of this support would come through the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act youth formula program, with $2 billion in additional support though programs for at-risk students, $200 million for apprenticeship programs and $20 million for the Summer Jobs and Beyond program.
Funding for both initiatives will be included in the president’s fiscal year 2017 budget request next week.
Funding for both initiatives will be included in the president’s fiscal year 2017 budget request next week.
