The national program known as ‘Computer Science for All, or CSforAll, works with poor schools to implement computer science.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)-Rutland High School is preparing students for an upcoming career in computer science.
The national program known as ‘Computer Science for All, or CSforAll, partnered with poor schools to implement computer science.
Jaylah Gary is a student who will benefit from the new career pathway on offer.
“I’m so excited to learn how technology revolves around and problem solving. It drives my brain,” he said. “I want to see difficult situations where you know there are problems that happen but I want to find solutions. “
The AP computer science class is aimed at engaging students in computer science careers.
“The career path I have chosen for myself involves cyber security and I would be excited to do that,” Gary said.
Keith Allen is the JROTC Senior Marine Instructor in Rutland. He will teach the course again. Allen said students will learn about cyber security and coding.
“They learn the basics and then more advanced skills, and then their sophomore, junior and senior years these are continuous skills that improve in complexity and then in the senior year they have a chance to get the college credit, ”Allen said.
Joemarion Frye is a junior at Rutland High School. He heard about computer science at JROTC, and decided to take it for his love of technology.
“I like to bother with computers and so on to really learn about it,” he said.
Rutland High school says the new career path will open doors for job opportunities at Robins Air Force Base and Amazon.
The school has partnered with MGA to help students pursue their computer science degree.
