The Sunday Richmond Times-Dispatch had an article talking about CodeVA. It describes how CodeVA is trying to help attract more students to computing. If you weren't sure about the need for more computing professionals, read this just published article from Google/Gallup.
When someone asks how our department has made progress in recruiting and retaining a more diverse student body, there's not just one thing that we can point to as "the one" thing that works. It takes a lot of effort, financial support, and staffing resources. CodeVA is trying to encourage students, but is also helping to train teachers.
To borrow a cliché: it takes a village. Check out CodeVA's to see how they are contributing to the efforts.
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