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Measuring Equity Gaps in Enrollment and Graduation Trends in Illinois Computer Science Programs. Part 2: 2-Year Institutions
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Judith Kom Nguiffo; Stephanie M. Werner – Illinois Workforce and Education Research Collaborative, Discovery Partners Institute, 2024
Computer science (CS) programs offered at 2-year institutions are important, as they could significantly impact disparities in educational opportunities and outcomes (i.e., equity gaps) for Hispanic/Latino, Black/African American, and low-income students. These groups have been historically marginalized in 4-year CS programs and often face…
Descriptors: Computer Science Education, STEM Careers, Employment Opportunities, Equal Opportunities (Jobs)
Measuring Equity Gaps in Enrollment and Graduation Trends in Illinois Computer Science Programs. Part 1: 4-Year Institutions
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Judith Kom Nguiffo; Stephanie M. Werner – Illinois Workforce and Education Research Collaborative, Discovery Partners Institute, 2024
According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, the overall employment in computing-related occupations is projected to grow 15 percent from 2021 to 2031, much faster than the average for all occupations. Moreover, computing-related fields make up almost half of all STEM jobs in Illinois and employment in computing-related fields is more…
Descriptors: Computer Science Education, STEM Careers, Employment Opportunities, Equal Opportunities (Jobs)