WHEREAS, National Coding Week is an annual event that encourages individuals of all ages to explore coding and programming, problem-solving skills through various activities, and promotes digital literacy; and
WHEREAS, National Coding Week is designed to make coding accessible to everyone. It aims to develop skills in computational thinking, a problem-solving process that uses patterns, math, and logic to find solutions; and
WHEREAS, The theme for National Coding Week 2025 is “Embracing AI and the Future of Work.” This theme focuses on the impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on software development and highlights how AI can enhance coding skills rather than eliminate them. National Coding Week events seek to explore how AI can improve productivity for developers, prepare individuals for a future workforce influenced by AI, and serve as a learning companion for beginners; and
WHEREAS, National Coding Week emphasizes the importance of digital skills and aims to further inspire individuals of all ages to explore careers in the tech sector and engage with technology. Engaging with emerging technologies helps to further efforts to simplify a complex field and prepare individuals to learn how to adapt to the evolving technological landscape; and
WHEREAS, Coded By: was founded in June 2014 with a mission to change the face of tech by helping underrepresented young people springboard into the tech and startup space. They envision a world in which technological advancement benefits all members of society; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA, Hereby recognizes the week of September 15 through September 21, 2025, as National Coding Week in the City of Philadelphia, highlighting the essential nature of coding skills in a rapidly evolving digital world.
FURTHER RESOLVED, That an Engrossed copy of this Resolution will be presented to Coded By: as evidence of the sincere sentiments of this legislative body.
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