Unlocking young people’s potential in technology by focusing on middle school

Working with educators, CompTIA Spark has developed curriculum specifically to help fill an important gap in tech education. Reaching students before high school, it is designed to build digital fluency and spark interest in technology.

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CompTIA Spark curriculum

Bringing engaging, high-quality technology education to more middle school classrooms

Give your middle school students the confidence and skills they need to succeed in today’s tech-driven world. Designed for middle grades, our curriculum is inspired by real-world work and the latest technology concepts. Backed by industry, it is available free of charge for educators and requires no previous tech experience to teach.

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ITPro Today / SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. – (article excerpt) CompTIA Spark, the nonprofit social impact arm of CompTIA, is offering middle school girls the chance to explore the world of information technology and build skills for a potential future career in multiple tech fields through a series of TechGirlz workshops and camps…

…Alicia Park, senior manager, partner outreach, at CompTIA Spark, said the driving force behind the TechGirlz program and the summer workshop series stems from the realization that, despite numerous opportunities, a significant gender gap exists in the tech workforce.

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