project>login: from curiosity to career

Turning a Passion for Tech into an Engaging Career

From Curiosity to Career

Jay Collier • Educate MaineJuly 18, 2014

Educate Maine is a

business-led education

advocacy organization.

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Project>Login is a campaign

to expand the network of

computing and IT

professionals in Maine.

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Ogunquit, ME/Sean Naber

5Portland, 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


In 28 states, including Maine, Computer Science courses don’t count toward

high school math or science graduation

requirements.

CHALLENGES

code.org


change.org is organizing petitions

around the country to make computer

science count toward graduation

requirements.

CHALLENGES


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.

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1. Software Developer2. Computer Systems Analyst3. Dentist4. Nurse Practitioner5. Pharmacist

6. Registered Nurse7. Physical Therapist8. Physician9. Web Developer10. 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: $93,5002. Computer Engineers: $70,4003. Chemical Engineers: $61,9003. Computer Science: $59,200

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OPPORTUNITIES

Computing occupations are expected to

dominate STEM professions by 2018

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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

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Computer Systems Analysts +200 to 1,830Software Developers +190 to 1,580Network & System Administrators +130 to 930Support 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.

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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

Campus Networking Receptions>

SOLUTIONS

Paid College Internships Inventory>

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


Young Learners

Adult Learners

Elementary → Middle → High School → College → Career

Online Exploration → Prior Learning Asssessment → College → Career


Hour of Code

App Inventor

Scratch

Beyond an Hour of Code

StarLogo

PATHWAYS


Hour of Code

App Inventor

Scratch


StarLogo

PATHWAYS

code.org


Hour of Code

App Inventor

Scratch


StarLogo

PATHWAYS

scratch.mit.edu


Hour of Code

App Inventor

Scratch


StarLogo

PATHWAYS

appinventor.mit.edu


PATHWAYS

Codecademy

Khan Academy

EdX

Udacity

General Assembly

Udemy


PATHWAYS

Codecademy

Khan Academy

EdX

Udacity

General Assembly

Udemykhanacademy.org


PATHWAYS

Codecademy

Khan Academy

EdX

Udacity

General Assembly

Udemycodecademy.com


PATHWAYS

Codecademy

Khan Academy

EdX

Udacity

General Assembly

Udemyedx.org

PATHWAYS


Startup Weekends

App Challenges

Coder Dojos/ Computing

Clubs

Summer Camps

Local Meetups


Startup Weekends

App Challenges


Clubs

Summer Camps

Local Meetups

PATHWAYS

coderdojo.com


Startup Weekends

App Challenges


Clubs

Summer Camps

Local Meetups

PATHWAYS

coderdojo.com

Source: studentsatthecenter.org/


Startup Weekends

App Challenges


Clubs

Summer Camps

Local Meetups

PATHWAYS

hightouchcourses.com


Startup Weekends

App Challenges


Clubs

Summer Camps

Local Meetups

PATHWAYS

hightouchcourses.com

bangordailynews.com/slideshow/young-bangor-women-embark-on-careers-in-technology-hope-others-will-follow-suit


Startup Weekends

App Challenges


Clubs

Summer Camps

Local Meetups

PATHWAYS


Startup Weekends

App Challenges


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


Computer Science:

Principles

Exploring Computer Science

Certifications & certificates

Associates Degrees

Bachelors Degrees

PATHWAYS


Computer Science:

Principles



Associates Degrees

Bachelors Degrees

PATHWAYS

exploringcs.org


Computer Science:

Principles



Associates Degrees

Bachelors Degrees

PATHWAYS

csprinciples.org


Computer Science:

Principles



Associates Degrees

Bachelors Degrees

PATHWAYS

csprinciples.org

mobile-csp.org


Computer Science:

Principles



Associates Degrees

Bachelors Degrees

PATHWAYS

certification.comptia.org


Computer Science:

Principles



Associates Degrees

Bachelors Degrees

PATHWAYS

certification.comptia.org

acm.org/education/curricula-recommendations


Computer Science:

Principles



Associates Degrees

Bachelors Degrees

PATHWAYS


PATHWAYS

Job shadows

Paid Internships

Real-world projects

Informational interviews

Apprenticeships


PATHWAYS

Job shadows

Paid Internships

Real-world projects


Apprenticeships

insidejobs.com


PATHWAYS

Job shadows

Paid Internships

Real-world projects


Apprenticeships

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PATHWAYS

Job shadows

Paid Internships

Real-world projects


Apprenticeships

PATHWAYS


Job shadows

Paid Internships

Real-world projects


Apprenticeships

Computer Science:

Principles



Associates Degrees

Bachelors Degrees

Startup Weekends

App Challenges


Clubs

Summer Camps

Local Meetups

Codecademy

Khan Academy

Udemy

Udacity

Ed X

General Assembly

Hour of Code

App Inventor

Scratch


StarLogo


PATHWAYS

All Careers

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PATHWAYS

All Careers

Computing and IT

Careers


PATHWAYS

All Careers

Computing and IT

CareersTraining &

SupportData &

Infrastructure

Development & Programming

Analysis & Architecture

Leadership & Management

COMPETENCIES

FOUNDATIONAL LIFE SKILLS

ACADEMIC PRACTICES

CAREER COMPETENCIES

COMPETENCIES



Data & Infrastructure

Training & Support



ACADEMIC PRACTICES

CAREER COMPETENCIES



Training & Support


COMPETENCIES


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


ACADEMIC PRACTICES

CAREER COMPETENCIES



Training & Support


COMPETENCIES


opendata.socrata.com/Business/Computing-and-IT-Careers-In-Maine/7wqt-wg92


ACADEMIC PRACTICES

CAREER COMPETENCIES



Training & Support


COMPETENCIES



ACADEMIC PRACTICES

CAREER COMPETENCIES




Training & Support


COMPETENCIES


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



ACADEMIC PRACTICES

CAREER COMPETENCIES




Training & Support


COMPETENCIES


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



ACADEMIC PRACTICES

CAREER COMPETENCIES




Training & Support


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



ACADEMIC PRACTICES

CAREER COMPETENCIES




Training & Support


COMPETENCIES


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


ACADEMIC PRACTICES

CAREER COMPETENCIES

Training & Support





COMPETENCIES

Personal Competencies

Basic Academic Competencies

Workplace Competencies


ACADEMIC PRACTICES

CAREER COMPETENCIES


ACADEMIC PRACTICES

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Training & Support





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ACADEMIC PRACTICES

CAREER COMPETENCIES

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



ACADEMIC PRACTICES

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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."


ACADEMIC PRACTICES

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Training & Support





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ACADEMIC PRACTICES

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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


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COMPETENCIES

English Language Arts Practices

Math Practices

Science Practices

Social Studies Practices


ACADEMIC PRACTICES

CAREER COMPETENCIES


ACADEMIC PRACTICES

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Training & Support





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Math Practices

Science Practices



ACADEMIC PRACTICES

CAREER COMPETENCIES

nap.edu/openbook.php?record_id=13165&page=42


ACADEMIC PRACTICES

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Math Practices

Science Practices



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socialstudies.org/system/files/c3/C3-Framework-for-Social-Studies.pdf


ACADEMIC PRACTICES

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COMPETENCIES

Computational Thinking

Industry Competencies

Occupational Skills


ACADEMIC PRACTICES

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Occupational Skills


ACADEMIC PRACTICES

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csta.acm.org/Curriculum/sub/CurrFiles/Curriculum_Resource_Crosswalk_with_CSTA_K12_CS_Standards_for_Resources.pdf?

searchterm=computational+thinking+curriculum


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Occupational Skills


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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.

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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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linkedin.com/groups/Project-Login-5000152

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twitter.com/projectlogin

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Project>Login is a business-led campaign to expand the

network of computing and IT professionals in Maine through education, information, and internships.

Thank you!