On September 1, Google pledged $20 million to fund computer science education and other nonprofits in the US school system.

By supporting organizations in various countries and regions, Google currently estimates that 11 million students will have access to computer science education.

Sundar Pichai, CEO of Google LLC and Alphabet Inc. said:said in publication.

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics project Computer science jobs will increase by 19% by 2026.

“Technology is going to play a very big role in the future. That’s the fundamental reason why we do it,” Pichai said.

Beneficiaries include the Auckland-based Hidden Genius Project. Google’s 2015 Impact ChallengeExpanding Computing Education Pathways (ECEP) Alliance, National Network Coordinated by the Texas Advanced Computing Center at the University of Texas at Austin.

In New York, Google will be involved in promoting CUNY’s program. Computing Integrated Teacher Education ProjectCITE has received both public and private funding to train teachers to bring computing and digital literacy into classrooms and curricula.

The pledge is in line with trends in New York and across the country that officials and community leaders are tackling the gap between disadvantaged communities and computer literacy.

The students with the least access are Native Americans, Blacks, and low-income Latinos.

Furthermore, women Earn only 18% He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science from the United States.

In recent years, cooperation between private technology sponsors and educational institutions has greatly improved equity in computer science education.

Google and Cisco Systems Inc. Partnership with CUNY City College Expanding accreditation and courses for professional study programs in November 2021.

Students were offered Cisco Academy Certificate courses, including an introduction to networking, wireless fundamentals, cybersecurity, and Google’s IT Support Professional certification.

The New York Department of Education also funds Computer Science for All. All CS4, K-12 initiative since 2015.

CS4All streamlines the integration of computer science curricula in the classroom, making it easier for teachers to engage students in computer literacy through events and coding projects.

According to CS4All’s website, “Computer Science for All ensures that every student in NYC’s public schools can learn computer science, with a strong focus on students who identify as girls, blacks, and Latinos. It is stated that “Through our efforts, a student will be prepared to take advantage of computer science during her K-12 experience and after graduation.”

More than 1,600 teachers from 712 schools will participate in the program, and more than 5,200 students will take the AP Computer Science exam. in New York, 20% of test takers are Hispanic, 16% are Black, and 42% are female, compared to 28% nationally.

Google’s promises and government involvement have increased opportunities for students in elementary, high school, and college, but there are gaps in computer science knowledge and skills in some communities, and computer education is disproportionately prevalent. Be careful.

Initiatives to fill these gaps demonstrate a desire for community organizations and collaborations to enhance the future careers of New York students. Only time will tell if they are sufficient to underpin the next generation of computer science knowledge and subsequent success.