Release: OhioX joins statewide Computer Science Advocacy Coalition
OhioX President and CEO Chris Berry, third from left, joined OhioX members and partners from across the state at the Ohio Statehouse to submit testimony and share the importance of Computer Science Education in Ohio.
May 12, 2023
COLUMBUS - OhioX, Ohio's statewide technology non-profit association, has joined the Computer Science Advocacy Coalition to advocate for the advancement and expansion of computer science access in Ohio.
As part of the coalition, OhioX and the Coalition called on support for the Governor’s efforts in the budget to increase computer science education in the state, including the creation of an Office of Computer Science Education, the enactment of “Ohio’s CS Promise,” and the expansion of teacher licensure and professional development in computer science education.
"If we're going to build the Silicon Heartland we've got to have the talented tech professionals to do it," said Chris Berry, President and CEO of OhioX. "Ohio is in a unique position to lead in computer science education, which is fundamental to building a talented workforce that can drive the state's growth and competitiveness. A strong tech workforce makes us competitive nationally and globally."
In addition to joining the coalition, Berry visited the Ohio Statehouse and offered testimony to the Ohio Senate Workforce and Higher Education Committee in support of computer science education funding.
By implementing these policies, Ohio can become a leading state in computer science education and prepare future generations for careers in a variety of industries. The coalition’s efforts will help to address the workforce shortage in Ohio and ensure that all students, regardless of their location or background, have access to computer science education.
OhioX is committed to working collaboratively with government leaders to ensure that these policies are implemented and to help secure Ohio’s economic future.
Signing members of the Computer Science Advocacy Coalition Letter include:
AWS
AT&T
Baldwin Wallace University
Battelle
Bowling Green State University College of Arts and Sciences
Case Western Reserve University
Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber
Cleveland Foundation
Cleveland State University
Code.org
CollegeBoard
College Now Greater Cleveland
Columbus Chamber of Commerce
CSTA Ohio
CSfoCLE
Cuyahoga Community College
FIT Technologies
Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce
E-Ventus
Greater Akron Chamber
Greater Cleveland Partnership
HER Academy
HIT in the CLE
Lorain County Community College
Meta
Microsoft
NFIB
Northeast Ohio CyberConsortium
Ohio Business Roundtable
Ohio Chamber of Commerce
Ohio Excels
Ohio Jewish Communities
OhioX
The Ohio Manufacturers' Association
OhioSE
Pandata
PLTV
PRC GEN
Rev1 Ventures
Sherwin Williams
Snip
T Mobile
Vertex
Toledo Regional Chamber of Commerce
Youngstown Warren Regional Chamber
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OhioX is a statewide nonprofit trade association. Our member organizations include Fortune 500 companies, small/medium sized tech-focused businesses, startups, universities, hospital systems, nonprofits, and more. Our work connects, promotes, and advocates for the growth of Ohio’s tech economy.
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