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Salesforce Funds $1M Initiative for Irish Tech Education

10/14/2025

Summary

Story summary

Salesforce is funding Raspberry Pi with $1 million to create a free computer science curriculum in Ireland for disadvantaged areas.
The program plans to train 2,000 teachers and reach 40,000 students by 2027.
Skyscanner's pilot scheme lets software engineers earn teaching qualifications while working part-time to attract industry professionals to teaching and address the decline in computing educators.
Both programs emphasize inclusivity and accessibility.

History

Historical Context

Founded in 2008, the Raspberry Pi Foundation aimed to revive interest in computer science education by creating affordable computers. The first model launched in 2012, selling over 1 million units and inspiring initiatives like Salesforce's funding for a free curriculum in Ireland, targeting 40,000 students. This reflects ongoing efforts to enhance inclusivity in technology education, vital for future workforce development.

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Story summary

Salesforce is funding Raspberry Pi with $1 million to create a free computer science curriculum in Ireland for disadvantaged areas.
The program plans to train 2,000 teachers and reach 40,000 students by 2027.
Skyscanner's pilot scheme lets software engineers earn teaching qualifications while working part-time to attract industry professionals to teaching and address the decline in computing educators.
Both programs emphasize inclusivity and accessibility.

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