Google commits $20 million to expand computer science education
Google has announced $20 million in new commitments to help expand access to computer science education for 11 million students in the United States.
As part of the Grow with Google initiative, the funding from Google.org will support nonprofits providing students in rural and urban communities with computer science education tools and training for future technology-focused careers. Recipients include 4-H to implement online resources for six million youth and more than 3,500 educators; Expanding Computer Education Pathways to support the creation and implementation of computer science programs in all 50 states; the Hidden Genius Project to expand training and mentoring for Black male youth in technology creation, entrepreneurship, and leadership; and CodePath and the City University of New York—and other nonprofits in Atlanta, Chicago, New York City, Washington, D.C., and Los Angeles—as part of Google’s effort to reach women, Black, Latinx, and Indigenous learners. Since 2004, Google has committed more than $240 million in support of computer science education.
“We believe Google and other companies have a responsibility to help people get the skills they need to get a good job, start a new business, and provide a solid foundation for their families,” said Google and Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai in a blog post. “Computer science education is an important piece of this, and we look forward to working with our partners to unleash the talent and drive of millions of people in communities across the U.S.”
