Mississippians are full of promise and creativity. But how can we use our strengths to win in the economy of the future without the basic knowledge, skills, and technology resources the future will demand? The answer is: we can't. That's why we started the C Spire Tech Movement to help Mississippi become the #1 technology state.
8%
of STEM graduates are in
Computer Science.
71%
of new STEM jobs.
6x
more likely to major in Computer Science
if you study it in high school.
Yet, MS only just instituted CS standards for K-12 next year.
1200+
unfilled jobs in
Computer Science.
Only 7% of high schools teach AP Computer Science. Let's fix this: We're using technology to make Mississippi
#1
C Spire and Microsoft Philanthropies' TEALS (Technology Education and Literacy in Schools) program are teaming up on efforts aimed at improving and accelerating teacher skills, professional development and high school classroom instruction in computer science in Mississippi.
One way we're helping bridge the coding gap inside our schools is with the Base Camp Coding Academy. It's a non-profit program focused on helping under-advantaged youth launch careers in computer science.
To help inspire more high school students to pursue computer science, we've created an entire regional coding competition called C3.
43
high schools across Mississippi have participated so far.
70%
of students attending C3 say they’re now considering a career in IT or coding.
Including the prestigious C Spire Nokia Bell-Labs Fellowship, an opportunity for Ole Miss and MSU students to study at Bell-Labs, the Mecca of scientific discovery during the past 90 years.
FOR ALL
Fast Internet is the foundation for technology inside your home or office. So we're massively expanding access across the state to make Mississippi #1 in connectivity.
To be #1, our economy must have the tools it needs to win. That's why we're bringing the most exciting technologies like smart cities, Internet of Things, and 5G to make sure we're ahead of the curve.
Join the movement.
Spread the word on social media and let the world know about the #CSpireTechMvmt.
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