To address STEM workforce issues, Tata Consultancy Services has announced the key issues and potential solutions, following the ‘Computer Science Executive Round Table on Education & Careers in the US’ at an event in Washington, D.C. in partnership with STEMconnector. This event brought together executives, government officials and thought leaders sharing a common cause: increasing students’ interest and participation in computer science (CS), advocating for stronger educational policy, and implementing programs that will effectively excite and prepare students for computer science careers.
The event was designed to assess the current status of computer science education and careers at a national and state level, and then create a blueprint for addressing the key issues through cross-sector collaboration.
Surya Kant, President, North America, UK & Europe, TCS stated, At TCS, we believe we are a part of the community in receiving and conducting business, so we must repay that favor over and over. By reaching out to local students across the country, we take responsibility for igniting a tiny spark to get kids interested and involved in computer science and STEM.
Edie Fraser, CEO, STEMconnector said,Computer science is a key growth area in the U.S. job market. If the entire career pathway support system does not address the STEM gap issue, we lose out as a competitive nation. Teachers must have the skill sets to teach and encourage the next generation. Businesses, organizations and the educational system must embrace computer science education as a top priority.
The Computer Science Executive Round Table was one of TCS’ many programs in the U.S. designed to cultivate the talent that will make up the future technology workforce.
