<div>Mission Statement
<p>Changing Expectations' mission is to provide the highest impact computer coding programs to inspire Black and Hispanic youth to pursue computing careers. Our programs are designed to study and increase Black and Hispanic students&rsquo; interest, engagement, learning, knowledge, and intentions to persist in computer science education and careers, including artificial intelligence and cybersecurity. <span>In support of our mission, we provide these IT support services by creating work-based learning opportunities through a Paid Pre-Apprenticeship for Black Youth.&nbsp; </span>We focus our work on reaching out to young people who might otherwise not have access to quality computer science education programs to close the opportunity gaps they face.</p>
<p>Changing Expectations seeks to partner on the following inclusive artificial intelligence (AI) literacy education goals &ndash; close the AI digital divide by ensuring unserved learners can use AI skills crucial for 21st-century education and the workforce, increase the diversity of AI users, managers, and developers, and provide AI literacy education that addresses culturally relevant issues.</p>
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<div><a target="_blank"></a>About This Cause
<p>Changing Expectations Corp is a nonprofit, 501(c)(3) organization committed to providing STEM and computer science teaching and learning opportunities to alleviate global talent shortages and advance the future STEM workforce by inspiring PK-12 students&mdash;especially those who are underrepresented in STEM: female, low income, and students of color&mdash;to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) related fields. Changing Expectations' purpose is to provide the highest impact STEM programs such as cyber security, artificial intelligence, civil engineering (rain gardens), robotics, and computer coding programs to inspire youth of color and prepare them to pursue STEM careers. We focus our work on reaching out to students who might otherwise not have access to quality STEM and computer science education programs.<br><br>The mission of Changing Expectations Corp is to provide afterschool, Saturday, and summer K-12 informal Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Education for females, African-American, Hispanic, and other traditionally underserved students who eat free/reduced lunch in Austin; to conduct STEM Education Research and Development; and to provide Continuing Professional Education (CPE) for Educator Certification Renewal for Teachers, Counselors, Principals, District Administrators.<br><br>In 2010, Changing Expectations Corp was developed as a 501 c3 nonprofit organization. Videos and photos from afterschool, Saturday, and summer programs are available on the website changeexpectations.org</p>
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