Summary
Skyscanner employees are taking part in a new project to become part-time teachers, while continuing their tech jobs. This initiative aims to increase the number of computing teachers in Scotland, where their numbers have fallen by 25% since 2008. Participants will maintain their tech careers while also teaching in schools.
Key Facts
- Four Skyscanner employees are studying at Glasgow University to become computing teachers.
- They are participating in a "braided" career project, allowing work in tech and teaching.
- The number of computing teachers in Scotland declined by 25% between 2008 and 2023.
- Participants will keep their Skyscanner salaries and receive additional pay for teaching.
- Orla Sonvico, one of the employees, aims to inspire students as a computing teacher.
- Only 16 people joined the computing teaching program in Scotland last year, against a target of 52.
- The project aims to encourage more students to study computing and join the tech industry.
