After-school tech clubs and Raspberry Pi are reigniting hobbyist computing and creating a talent pipeline
“We need to train kids for jobs that don’t exist yet,” says Simon Riley, founder of the Brighton-based business MakerClub. His company, founded in 2014, runs after-school technology clubs for children aged nine to 14, teaching them to build robots, use 3D printers and code.
Riley is one of a number of UK entrepreneurs tapping into the demand from teachers, parents and politicians for greater opportunities for children to learn about technology. This demand has been underscored by a series of reports highlighting the lack of digital skills in today’s workforce.
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Source: Guardian