Building Equitable CS and IT Pathways: A Multi-Sector Partnership in Cleveland

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Want to build sustainable, year-round CS pathways for students? This interactive session highlights an eight-year partnership between an urban school district, nonprofit, and corporate partner that expanded tech education in Northeast Ohio. Together, they created programs offering industry credentials, pre-apprenticeships, and work-based learning—impacting over 500 students and boosting college enrollment and STEM major selection. Presenters will share the partnership’s evolution, offering practical strategies for cross-sector collaboration, career-connected learning, volunteer engagement, and student support. Learn how to replicate this model and...