A campaign for programming is initiated by CEPIS (Council of European Professional Informatics Societies). According to Mr. N. Nicolaides, President of CEPIS, "core programming skills will be necessary for many jobs in the near future.
More than 90% of today's jobs require high-quality digital skills, with the demand increasing annually by 3% and the number of IT graduates going down. In a few years we will learn computer science as we learn reading and writing. Many executives warn that in a few years, those who do not know the code will be considered illiterate as they will be the core of all the skills of the workforce. " Unfortunately, the digital image of our country is negative, as reflected in a survey by the European Commission, where it ranks 26 among 28 member states of the EU 3 in digital competences. It comes only from Bulgaria and Romania.
Why, however, someone who does not belong to the field of Informatics learn programming?
Having programming knowledge a young person will have an easier time access in the labor market, it automatically becomes competitive. Basic programming skills will now be required of candidates and will be included in many job descriptions in the near future.
Sectors such as Banking, Medicine or Journalism will have as basic prerequisite basic code and programming skills, CEPIS president said, stressing the need to upgrade Information Technology to Greek education.
Programming is, on the other hand, an integral part of everyday life of all of us (eg when using GPS while driving or other web applications). The average programmer's salary is over $ 140.000 per year. Despite the high demand and high wages, it is paradoxical that the number of IT graduates in Europe is constantly decreasing. Today less than 20% of IT professionals are under 30 years. At pan-European level, the average age of IT professionals is 42 years. The industry lacks talent. At the same time, the representation of women is also low: the percentage of women in the IT sector is only 15% pan-European (highest rate in Ireland 22%, lower 10% -11% in Italy, Belgium, Spain, of CEPIS.
Getcoding.gr
Getcoding.gr, an initiative for young people who wish to acquire basic programming knowledge is now "in the air". The action aims, in particular, to become a very useful tool for them parents and teachers who wish to introduce young people to the logic of New Technologies.
Young people participating in game του Getcoding μαθαίνουν εύκολα και γρήγορα βασικές έννοιες όπως οι επαναλήψεις, οι υποθέσεις (conditionals), οι ερωτήσεις, και τα διαγράμματα ροής, ενώ αναπτύσσουν δεξιότητες όπως η επίλυση προβλημάτων, η κριτική σκέψη, η λογική, η δημιουργικότητα, καθώς και η αλγοριθμική σκέψη. Στο πλαίσιο της πρωτοβουλίας, θα διεξαχθούν σχολικές επισκέψεις, ενημερωτικά σεμινάρια και workshops σε πολλές περιοχές της Ελλάδος, μέσα από τα οποία οι εκπαιδευτές θα παρέχουν στοχευμένη information to young people about Programming and its prospects.
At the same time, gifts such as tablets, laptops and mobile phones will be drawn between the candidates who will finish and the 10 slots of the game. Getcoding.gr is part of Microsoft's International Social Responsibility Initiative, Microsoft YouthSpark, through which Microsoft puts young people at the heart of its actions, taking into account two factors: the high unemployment rates observed in the youth and the ever increasing gap opportunities, among those who have the skills and opportunities to succeed and those who lack it. Getcoding is implemented by the Hellenic Network of Professionals of Informatics (HePIS), Microsoft Hellas and PEOPLECERT, supported by ManpowerGroup, Master KEK and Career in Progress. The sponsor of the game is the Intelearn training application development company.
At the same time Getcoding is part of the “Computing in Schools” initiative of the European Council of Informatics Professional Associations (CEPIS) through which CEPIS aims to encourage the inclusion of Informatics in the school education program. According to Timos Platsas, Communications & Corporate Social Responsibility Director of Microsoft Hellas: “Through this collective initiative we aim to help young people, from all over Greece, to acquire basic programming knowledge and maximize their potential. Like Getbusy.gr, GetCoding, as part of the Microsoft Southspark program, will be close to young people to contribute in this direction ".
Mr. Panagiotis Georgiadis, Secretary General of HePIS noted: "HePIS, as a supporter of programs that encourage creativity, ambitions and young vision, actively contributes to initiatives that highlight the possibilities of young people through the use of Information Technology. Thus, Getcoding.gr aims to encourage young people to learn about Programming and acquire useful knowledge and skills for their professional careers.
Source: naftemporiki.gr
