MINNEAPOLIS – Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) Commissioner Willie Jett joined a panel of four leaders for a keynote discussion Friday at the Minnesota Technology Association's Tech Talent Conference. Commissioner Jett highlighted what our public education system will focus on in building Minnesota's workforce of the future, including a focus on Career Technical Education and the Computer Science Education Advancement Act.  

MDE STEM/Computer Science Integration Specialist Sarah Carter and Computer Science Specialist Andrea Wilson Vazquez also spoke at the event on Computer Science Education Policy, Plans and Progress. 

Commissioner Willie Jett speaks as part of the Keynote Discussion focused on developing talent in the tech industry. 

Commissioner Willie Jett (from left) was joined by MDE Computer Science Specialist Andrea Vazquez and STEM/Computer Science Integration Specialist Sarah Carter who also spoke at the event. 

Commissioner Willie Jett holds up a jersey that aligns with the conference's theme "Eye on the Ball: Equitable, End to End, Tech Talent Development." 

The Minnesota Department of Education provides an excellent education for Minnesota students by striving for excellence, equity and opportunity. The agency focuses on closing the achievement gap, supporting high-quality teaching, using innovative strategies to improve educational outcomes, and ensuring all students graduate from high school well-prepared for college, career and life. The Minnesota Department of Education develops, builds and maintains collaborative relationships with schools, districts, libraries and other stakeholders through a wide variety of advisory boards, councils and committees.

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