Workiva Partners with Code.org to Narrow the Digital Divide and Expand Access to Computer Science Education
May 09 2023 - 9:22AM
Business Wire
Workiva Inc. (NYSE:WK), the company powering transparent
reporting for a better world, announced today it has kicked off a
global, multi-year partnership with Code.org, a nonprofit
organization dedicated to expanding access to computer science
education and promoting diversity in technology. Workiva is
dedicated to helping Code.org increase access for students from
underrepresented groups and expanding the organization's efforts
globally.
This partnership aligns with one of Workiva's key corporate ESG
targets, narrowing the digital divide and expanding technology
access in underserved communities and populations across the globe.
In evaluating potential non-profit partners, Code.org stood out
based on the organization's unwavering global commitment to these
causes. Workiva will leverage its expertise and global resources to
support Code.org's vision that every student in every school has
the opportunity to learn computer science as part of their core
K-12 education.
“Unobstructed access to technology is critical. We can help to
cultivate a diverse and inclusive community of students who are
equipped with the skills and knowledge to innovate and shape the
future,” said Julie Iskow, Chief Executive Officer of Workiva. “Our
employees around the world are eager to support this initiative and
contribute to creating equal opportunities for young women and
underrepresented students. Together, we can narrow the gap and
spark innovation that will drive progress for years to come.”
Through the partnership, Workiva is supporting Code.org by:
- Making financial contributions to support Code.org’s mission
and key initiatives.
- Donating in-kind design and consultation services to support
Code.org’s annual State of Computer Science Report. The annual
report is produced by Code.org and its partners and is read by
state legislators, staff at State Departments of Education, and the
larger computer science education community.
- Volunteering for ongoing activities like Hour of Code, a global
opportunity to introduce students of all ages to computer science
through fun, interactive tutorials.
- Donating laptops to teachers and classrooms in need.
- Translating Code.org courses, giving Workiva team members an
opportunity to support Code.org’s course translation efforts to
make Code.org courses globally accessible.
- Lending Workiva's talented software engineers to help Code.org
advance its technology platform.
- Exploring ways to leverage Workiva's assured, integrated
platform for financial and non-financial reporting.
"We're excited to partner with Workiva to provide all students
with equitable access to computer science education. Workiva's
commitment to innovation and technology aligns with our goal of
preparing students for the future,” said Hadi Partovi, CEO and
Founder of Code.org. “We are especially grateful for their
dedication to creating equal opportunities for underrepresented
students."
The partnership between Workiva and Code.org formalizes an
ongoing relationship between the two organizations. On Workiva's
most recent day of service on March 17, 2023, employees from the
U.S, Europe and Asia volunteered their time to support Code.org by
hosting an Hour of Code at a Denver middle school, writing cards to
thank teachers for their participation in the program, and
translating tutorials to several different languages so that
students around the world could take advantage of Code.org’s
educational material. The company also hosted a Code.org card
writing activity at LINK, the annual R&D conference for
Workiva’s engineering and product development teams. Additionally,
children of Workiva employees also took part in an Hour of Code as
part of “Take Your Child to Work Day” on April 27, 2023.
About Code.org
Code.org is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization dedicated to every
student having the opportunity to learn computer science as part of
their core K-12 education. We are publicly funded by people like
you. If you would like to join our commitment to computer science
education by making a donation today, please click here. For
questions, please contact Development at giving@code.org or (206)
593–5521. Thank you.
About Workiva
Workiva Inc. (NYSE:WK) is on a mission to power transparent
reporting for a better world. We build and deliver the world’s
leading cloud platform for assured integrated reporting to meet
stakeholder demands for action, transparency, and disclosure of
financial and non-financial data. Workiva offers the only holistic,
unified SaaS platform that brings customers’ financial reporting,
Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG), and Governance, Risk,
and Compliance (GRC) together in a controlled, secure, audit-ready
platform. Our platform simplifies the most complex reporting and
disclosure challenges by streamlining processes, connecting data
and teams, and ensuring consistency. Learn more at workiva.com.
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