Ayala Foundation, Microsoft launch CodeIT
Credit to Author: THE MANILA TIMES| Date: Sun, 09 Jun 2019 16:15:02 +0000
IN the future, students will face a job market vastly different from the one that we have right now. This is why digital education plays an increasingly crucial role among the youth, and there is a need to bridge the digital divide as it continues to widen.
To help address this gap, Ayala Foundation has recently partnered with Microsoft Philippines to launch its latest digital education project called CodeIT. This initiative aims to provide underserved Filipino youth access to technology and computer science training, in order to equip them with the right skills and prepare them for the workplace of tomorrow.
Together with the Department of Education, CodeIT strives to make an impact in the lives of at least 4,000 students and 120 teachers from public elementary schools nationwide.
The project is composed of a two-pronged strategy that starts with a ‘train the trainers’ approach — lead teachers are trained, who in turn tap partner schools and impart programming knowledge to new teachers. CodeIT trainers are also provided with close mentoring and resources throughout the program.
CodeIT will be piloted in 12 public elementary schools nationwide this June.
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