American colleges and universities have been producing far fewer computer science graduates than what is needed to meet the demand for software developers and app makers. For the United States to remain a global leader in technology and innovation, our students must be equipped with computer science skills from a young age.
The shortage of coders and software engineers is an issue that must be widely addressed for U.S. tech companies to succeed. As such, the government and private sector must commit to math and computer science education at the secondary and university level. A comprehensive computer science education initiative should include measures for workers across the employment spectrum. Investment in math and computer science education is essential for sustained American leadership in technology innovation and growth markets.