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Preparing Kentucky high school students for the tech workforce
Preparing Kentucky high school students for the tech workforce
"We want our students to have every opportunity everyone else does, and that's what We Lead CS brings to us." - Larry Kavanaugh, Chief Academic Officer, Dawson Springs Independent
"For our kids to have an opportunity to do computer science courses has been a real game changer." - Katie Webb, Superintendent, Lawrence County
"Finding teachers that are skilled in computer science, it's hard." - Adrienne Usher, Deputy Superintendent, Bullitt County. "This was a fantastic opportunity add another high quality pathway for our students, and they are excited to have a pathway that is something they have wanted to do for a long time." Dominic McCamish, Principal, Specialized Programs, Bullitt County
"It most importantly really supported a gap in career pathway opportunities we knew we had as a state." - Leslie Slaughter, Director of Transition & Workforce Innovation, Spencer County
"These types of remote work and learning opportunities are showing people in our community our kids can get good paying jobs and stay home." - Katie Webb, Superintendent, Lawrence County Schools
"We Lead changed my life by giving me the opportunities to succeed in the real world." - Lizzy Newell, We Lead CS Student
Hear how We Lead CS is changing Kentucky's economy
Hear why employers are involved with We Lead CS to develop their tech talent pipeline

Job opportunities for workers with computer science skills are exploding in every industry.
Computer science jobs in KY pay an average of $70,000. That's $31,000 more than the $39,000 median wage for all Kentucky jobs.

Some of America's largest tech employers are part of the We Lead CS work based learning program.
With their support, students will develop a resume, learn to interview for jobs, shadow experts in many computer science careers, and apply for paid internships to get essential work experience.

In We Lead CS's Dual College Credit Career Pathways, students can earn up to 23 hours of college credit and accelerate completion of computer science associate or bachelor's degree needed for top jobs in the industry.
Students will work with a personal College & Career Coach to maximize We Lead CS experiences for career success.
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