The Michigan Department of Education (MDE) is partnering with the Michigan Association for Computer Users in Learning (MACUL), Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC), Michigan Virtual, Microsoft Imagine Academy, Minecraft: Education Edition (M:EE), the MiStem Network and the REMC Association of Michigan, on a unique learning opportunity to connect statewide work in the areas of Computer Science, including the implementation of the new K-12 CS Standards and many other technology-driven initiatives.
In our digital era, a single data breach can have huge consequences for a company’s ability to function and cause disruptions for millions of people worldwide. Our workforce needs cybersecurity specialists, a position that is in high demand and growing in the state of Michigan. In this session, you will learn about Pinckney Community School’s new model for preparing students for careers in IT, which began as an after-school club and has evolved into a statewide, online program for providing students with career-oriented certifications in computer programming, networking, and cybersecurity.
