Gov. Hutchinson Touts Computer Coding, Jobs At CNBC
by June 23, 2015 7:11 pm 199 views
Could Arkansas have the next Mark Zuckerberg? That’s what Gov. Asa Hutchinson thinks.
Hutchinson recently wrote a commentary at business news channel CNBC’s web site about the recent law to require coding classes in Arkansas high schools.
Hutchinson wrote:
“No other state is better preparing the next generation for 21st-century jobs. Arkansas is the national leader in computer coding. Under my direction, we recently became the first and only state to pass a comprehensive law requiring all public and charter high schools to offer computer-coding classes (students can start taking the classes this fall).”
The Governor is selling the state.
“Nothing beats the Arkansas quality of life. From our eye-popping natural beauty, bountiful resources, pristine lakes and rivers and scenic mountains and valleys to our friendly, welcoming people, moderate climate and reasonable cost of living, Arkansas is the envy of the world.”
The article explains the reason the Governor has pushed the agenda and as he closed, he added “So not only is Arkansas open for business, we’re preparing for more and more of it.”
Read more of the article here.