itc-logoitc-logoitc-logoitc-logo
  • What We Do
    • Computing Alliance
      • SPARK
    • Tech2Market
    • Capital Connect
    • Public Policy
  • About Us
    • The People
    • Contact Us
    • Volunteer
  • Membership
    • Member Benefits
    • Become a Member
  • Innovation Matters
  • News
    • Blogs
    • Local News
    • Newsroom
  • Events
    • Calendar
    • Conferences
  • Reports
    • Knowledge Report
    • Deal Flow Reports
    • Joint Survey
Tech2Market Speaker Spotlight: Amy Gile – CEO of Silverdraft Supercomputing
March 9, 2020
Outdated Operating Systems, Leaving Medical Equipment Prone to Hacker Attacks!
March 11, 2020

Computing Literacy Legislative Reception Recap

Published by Fehoko Lui at March 10, 2020
Categories
  • News
Tags

[Boise, ID] - March 9th, Kount, Inc. and Hawley Troxell LLP. were the sponsors for the Idaho Technology Council Legislative Reception event to bring both legislators and citizens together in the pursuit of one goal: Informing the public about COMPUTING LITERACY. Idaho legislators have been incredible in their support of increasing COMPUTING LITERACY thus far for the rising generation throughout the state. Kount, one of Forbes' top ten Cybersecurity companies to watch for 2020, and Hawley Troxell, one Idaho's premiere full-service business law firms, both show their support for potential legislation to further this initiative.

The passing of Idaho Code 33-1633, "The Idaho Computer Science Initiatives For Public Schools", made great strides in the right direction by making computer science courses available for Idaho K-12 Public Schools. In this ever-evolving economy, it is more important now more than ever to create and implement policies to help Idaho progress further into the future! At the Idaho Technology Council's Legislative Reception, we were educated on how legislators and other policy-making players can make a stronger influence in building a better tomorrow for Idaho!

The two presenters for the reception were Jim Gasaway, Chief Technology Officer for Kount, Inc., and Reid Stephen, Chief Intelligence Officer for St. Luke's Health System.

Jim recalled his history with Idaho Technology Council and Kount’s support. Jim was instrumental in the formation of the ITC Software Alliance, which has been retitled as Computing Alliance. Much of the work done by the ITC is through the Computing Alliance. The Computing Alliance has been driving support for changes in education in K-12 and beyond. 

Legislative Reception 3

Reid Stephen echoed Idaho’s need for computing literacy in the school system.  Reid shared that his technical work force is made up of a mix of college graduates and high-school graduates, college isn’t always a requirement in the tech industry.  Knowledge is.  We know many high school students will not continue to college but will still be expected to have a base understanding, or standard of computer literacy. Reid also shared that with the Computing Alliance’s K-Career team, that he co-chairs with Sherawn Reberry, they will be implementing a pilot program this summer in two school districts.  It will leverage an existing program, Code to Success, to bring eduction in software/web programming to those school districts.  Initially this will be a summer program, in part funded by the Garff foundation as well as industry contributions.  This training program will provide students an entry point into a career. 

Share

Related posts

July 10, 2020

Idaho Science and Technology Policy Fellowship


Read more
March 13, 2020

Female Led Silverdraft Supercomputing Speaks at ITC’s Tech2Market Series


Read more
March 9, 2020

Tech2Market Speaker Spotlight: Amy Gile – CEO of Silverdraft Supercomputing


Read more

Join the ITC Today!

ITC membership provides a valuable link to a premier industry voice that promotes
the use, growth and development of technology in Idaho.

Join The ITC

Menu

  • Home
  • News
  • Conferences
  • Contact Us

About

The mission of the Idaho Technology Council is to help companies in Idaho start, grow, and thrive. ITC’s member-driven organization includes partners ranging from growing companies, mid-size companies, and large corporations, all committed to the success of Idaho’s technology ecosystem.

Contact

Idaho Tech Council
101 S Capitol Blvd
Boise, ID 83702
(208) 917-5700

Copyright © 2019 Idaho Technology Council - All rights reserved