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all-in-one coding , robotics and design kit that combines digital coding with physical building to teach the next generation of problem solvers and innovators . Launched in February , it is targeted at children as young as eight years old . “ We don ’ t target necessarily girls or boys ,” Goodman adds . “ We are targeting coding as a skill , something the nation needs .”
Indeed , 4.4mn computer and IT jobs will exist in the USA alone by 2024 , according to the country ’ s Bureau of Labor and Statistics . An added complication , revealed by a World Economic Forum report , is that 65 % of children entering primary school today will work in jobs that do not yet exist . However , while uncertainty remains as to the future makeup of the workforce , Goodman is full of advice for women seeking to develop careers in STEM today .
“ Number one is that your contribution level is more important than the color of your skin or your gender ,” she insists . “ Bottom line is the value that you add to the organization . When we hire we are looking for people to solve the problem with the skills that they have , regardless of what they look like or what gender they are . So , it is about quality , it is about skill , and it is about contribution .
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KOOV : The coding and robotics kit for the next generation of young innovators
60 June 2018