EAST ORANGE, NJ — The following news release comes courtesy of the City of East Orange. Find out how to post announcements or events to your local Patch site.
Technology For {You}th, a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering underrepresented youth through digital education and career readiness, is proud to announce a Technology Showcase at the East Orange Public Library (EOPL) on October 18-19, 2024.
This event is held in partnership with the EOPL. The two-day event will feature panel discussions and activities that bring stakeholders and residents together, with the goal of showcasing the digital literacy Tech-based courses and programming that will come to the East Orange community in Winter 2025.
On the evening of October 18th, panel discussions will emphasize the importance of digital literacy for today’s youth and the careers of tomorrow. Panels will explore topics such as AI and Automation, Cybersecurity at Home, and Raising Digital Citizens. On October 19th, local youth will be able to engage in hands-on educational activities – including Robotics, Drones, Game Development via Roblox, AI & Machine Learning, Video Editing, Block-based and Python Coding – offering them a preview of the digital future. This collaboration between Technology For {You}th and the EOPL aims to establish a Tech and Innovation Hub, providing digital literacy education to school-aged students and adult learners in the East Orange, NJ community.
Technology For {You}th seeks to inspire, educate, and equip young people with the technological skills needed to thrive in the evolving digital landscape. To register for the showcase or learn more, please visit https://www.technologyforyouth.org/
“Technology has and will continue to reshape the world, having brought with it abundant opportunities that have positively impacted generations of families. However, technology has also brought with it the threat of being left behind for those who are not included or adequately trained. We at Technology for {You}th recognized this gap, and are excited to provide a one of a kind two-day Technology Showcase for local youth at the East Orange Public Library – where K-12 students will gain digital literacy and practical tech skills in Robotics, AI, Coding, and more; obtaining the “spark” that will enable them to pursue, participate, and ultimately excel in the future of work,” said Omari Edwards, CEO at Technology for {You}th.
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