Program Type
Academic programs
Ages Served:
12-18 Years
Overview
Brief Program Summary: The Informatics Diversity-Enhanced Workforce (iDEW) initiative
addresses local and national IT/informatics workforce needs through community partnerships,
attracting diverse high school students to informatics subjects with interesting, innovative and
engaging programs, mentorship support, and development of skills and knowledge, providing a
successful and diverse workforce that can power the digital economy. The iDEW initiative will
introduce computing concepts through real- world problems and solving those problems using
Informatics solutions that are exciting and hands-on.
Success Metrics: Education: [Access for underrepresented populations, Completion, Dropout
prevention, Information technology and computer literacy, K-12 education, Learning disabilities,
Literacy, Mentoring, Postsecondary education, Professional development for teachers, School
readiness, STEM education], Social Issues: [At-Risk youth, Equity, diversity, or inclusion],
Community and Economic Development: [Entrepreneurship, Program delivery, Technology/web
assistance/training]
Demographics
Number Served & Racial Distribution:
Total Number of Individuals Annually Served
600
Black or African Americans Annually Served
34%
Hispanic or Latinos Annually Served
16%
Geographic Scope:
− Central Indiana Counties: Marion
− Additional/Other Areas of Focus: N/A
Resources
Annual Operating Cost: $300,000
Initial Start-Up Cost: $0
Contact Information
Organization Name: IUPUI
Website: https://soic.iupui.edu/idew/curriculum/
Respondents Name: Karen Dace
Email: kdace@iupui.edu
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