At the Edge Why learning to code still matters
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Jul 9, 2025 Karlie Kloss, founder of Kode With Klossy, and Osi Imeokparia, its CEO, discuss the importance of coding for young women and gender-expansive teens. They highlight how learning to code fosters critical thinking and problem-solving skills, preparing students for future careers in tech. The conversation delves into the need for diversity in tech and the transformative power of education in empowering women. The duo also addresses challenges in the workforce and the impact of AI on creativity, emphasizing mentorship and community support in navigating these changes.
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Karlie Kloss's Coding Journey
- Karlie Kloss started coding due to curiosity about the world and found tech deeply creative and impactful.
- Her Instagram scholarship offer sparked Code with Klossy, now benefiting 11,000 youths globally.
Tech as a Change Tool
- Code with Klossy empowers young women to see technology as a tool for social impact, not just engineering.
- This approach fosters a purposeful community focused on meaningful change through tech.
Coding Teaches Key Problem-Solving
- Learning to code develops computational thinking, problem decomposition, and pattern recognition skills beyond just programming.
- These skills translate to many careers, enhancing problem-solving and critical thinking universally.