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There are big ideas and ready champions for computer science in Central Washington

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What does the pathway look like now?

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Learn about the needs of NCW's industry professionals.

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Greater Wenatchee Area Technology Alliance

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The Future Is Now: Computer Science Workforce

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Get industry-recognized training for high-demand careers in various sectors of information technology at Big bend Community College. Students can earn associate degrees, short-term certificates, or take courses for transfer to a four-year college or University.

Current Department of Labor statistics indicate that 8 of the 9 fastest growing occupations will be in the area of Information Technology. According to Money Magazine, 23 of the top 100 best jobs in America are in the Information Technology sector in fields such as:

Network Administrator

IT Specialist

Software Developer

Software Tester

Information Systems Security

IT Manager

Web Master

Programmer

Students have the option of completing associate degrees, short-term certificates, or courses for transfer to universities.

Big Bend Computer Science Vision Statement
Partnering with local industry to prepare students for immediate employment and further education in high-tech, high-demand careers.

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How you can prepare your students to be future ready in a rural high school

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Information for Booths

Booth registration is now open for the 2019 TEALS CS Fair! Please note that January 9th, 2019 is the deadline to submit a booth proposal.
Click Here to Complete the Booth Proposal Form
If you are part of a company, university, or organization that is interested in hosting a booth at this year's upcoming fair, please continue reading as this page contains further details and important information for you. If you have any questions, please contact Keithe Williams (keithe@tealsk12.org).

Booth Requirements

At least some of the presenters at the booth must have a CS background. Colleges/Universities are encouraged to bring current CS students.

The booth must include some sort of exhibit or activity that relates to CS (see below for ideas).

Suggestions for Creating an Engaging Booth

Presenters with great person-to-person and presentation skills

Physical objects that students can engage with

CS Unplugged activities

Swag

CS-related puzzles, challenges, or games for students to complete

Demos of cool devices

Visualizations of relevant data or research

Products/brands/experiences that students will recognize or relate with

Student Engagement

Students will be free to move around and choose what to attend.

Students will have been encouraged to ask questions; this is their opportunity to learn and explore extracurricular, college, and career opportunities in computer science. We highly encourage you to talk to the students about how you got to your current position, what you studied in college, how you chose this career path, etc.

Students will be given a bag at check-in so they can collect swag and handouts.

Tentative Presenter's Agenda:

7:00 - 8:45 am - Booth set up. At least one booth representative must be present by 8:30 am. You are responsible for transporting your own materials to the event.

9:00 - 12:00 pm - Students visit booths and breakout sessions. During this time students are free to move between breakout sessions and booths.

12:00 - 12:20 pm - Booth breakdown. The exhibit hall will be used as a lunch room for students so booth breakdown must be completed by 12:20 pm.

12:20 - 1:00 pm - Lunch. We will have lunch available for you. Feel free to stick around and join for some of the action in the student lunch rooms!

12:30 - 1:00 pm - Closing. If you'd like to stay for the closing speeches and raffle, feel free to join one of the auditoriums.

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Innovative TEALS program fills gaps in computer science education

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How to find out more about Microsoft TEALS

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How to find out more about Microsoft TEALS

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Bill to require schools to offer computer science

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Bill to require schools to offer computer science

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To follow SB 5088, requiring schools to offer computer science by 2022-23 school year, sign up for updates.

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Washington State has adopted K-12 Computer Science Standards

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Washington State has adopted K-12 Computer Science Standards

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Want to learn more about Computer Science at CWU?

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How to contact the Pathway  Articulation Steering Team

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How to contact the Pathway  Articulation Steering Team

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If you would like more information about the Pathway Articulation Steering team, please reach out to Sue Kane @ suek@ncesd.org