- link Copy Url - [ Share on twitter ](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=Symantec in Full Support of the White House’s Computer Science for All Initiative https://www.3blmedia.com/markdownify/node/66377?absolute=1&via=3blnews "link to 3 B L Media's Twitter") - [ Share on linkedin ](https://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https://www.3blmedia.com/markdownify/node/66377?absolute=1 "link to 3 B L Media's Linkedin") - [ Share on facebook ](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https://www.3blmedia.com/markdownify/node/66377?absolute=1 "link to 3 B L Media's Facebook") - [ email Share via email ](mailto:?subject=Symantec in Full Support of the White House’s Computer Science for All Initiative&body=ESG News from Gen Digital Inc. https://www.3blmedia.com/markdownify/node/66377?absolute=1 "Share via email") [Diversity & Inclusion](/CSR-News/diversity-inclusion) # Symantec in Full Support of the White House’s Computer Science for All Initiative ##### We are proud the U.S. government is supporting computer science education in schools for it is a big step forward in achieving access for all. Feb 5, 2016 4:10 PM ET Campaign: [NortonLifeLock | Education and Training for Cyber Safety](/news/campaign/nortonlifelock-education-and-training-cyber-safety) [Symantec in full Support of the White House’s Computer Science for All Initiati…](http://www.symantec.com/connect/blogs/symantec-full-support-white-house-s-computer-science-all-initiative) Computer Science (CS) education, particularly for underrepresented populations such as women and people of color, has been an area of focus for Symantec. We realize the importance of addressing those dire statistics facing our industry: women compose less than one-third of the technical employees, and African-Americans less than three percent, at some of the largest technology companies. It has been an issue that has been top of mind for the technology industry and the nonprofits dedicated to undertaking the problem. **On January 30th a momentous announcement came from the White House – the** [**Computer Science for All Initiative**](https://www.whitehouse.gov/the-press-office/2016/01/30/weekly-address-giving-every-student-opportunity-learn-through-computer) **– a new plan to expand computer science education and access for all students in K-12.** **Continue Reading on the Symantec CR in Action blog:** . [![Gen logo](/sites/default/files/Clients/GenFull-Horizontal-Light-RGB-GenBlue-Web274_002.png)](/profiles/gen) ### More from Gen Digital Inc. ###### [Helping Students Understand AI in the Classroom](/news/helping-students-understand-ai-classroom) Apr 7, 2026 10:30 AM ET ###### [From Digital Skills to Digital Advocacy: Empowering Girls to Lead Online](/news/digital-skills-digital-advocacy-empowering-girls-lead-online) Apr 3, 2026 4:10 PM ET ###### [Working Together for a Better Internet](/news/working-together-better-internet) Feb 16, 2026 10:07 AM ET ###### [How We Build Trust Through Our Work and Culture](/news/how-we-build-trust-through-our-work-and-culture) Feb 13, 2026 11:04 AM ET ###### [Scam Policy in Action](/news/scam-policy-action) Feb 12, 2026 12:00 PM ET ###### [Shaping the Future of AI](/news/shaping-future-ai) Dec 8, 2025 8:00 AM ET ###### [Gen Employees Volunteer Across Europe To Support Sustainability and Animal Welfare](/news/gen-employees-volunteer-across-europe-support-sustainability-and-animal-welfare) Oct 3, 2025 8:20 AM ET ###### [Leading With Heart: Gen Expands Global Giving and Volunteering](/news/leading-heart-gen-expands-global-giving-and-volunteering) Sep 30, 2025 8:10 AM ET