- Who: Microsoft Youth Spark
- Where: New York City, Fifth Avenue
- When: K to 12+
- Why: Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics skills
- What: Learn to code and create games
Microsoft partners with many governmental organizations, non-profits, educators and business to bring computer literacy to all children, especially those who do not have access to computer education. Their workshops enable kids to solve great challenges, equips them to deal with future problems and helps them think in an innovative manner. Classroom skills such as organization and following directions are stressed. Microsoft also offers free online digital literacy curriculum.
It is vital for all young people to be digitally literate in order to participate in a world being transformed by technology. Learning computer science helps children develop creativity, critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Studies show, just an hour of coding activity impacts students in a positive manner towards computer science. Children learn how to thrive across all sectors.
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