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| http://adams.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/north-carolina-s-12th-congressional-district-excited-announce | North Carolinas 12th Congressional District Excited to Announce Participation In 2016 Congressional App Challenge | 2016-08-10 | 2016 | 2016-08 | Democrat | House | NC | Alma Adams | A000370 | adams.house.gov | legacy | CHARLOTTE, NC – Congresswoman Alma S. Adams (NC-12) is excited to announce that the 12th District of North Carolina is participating in the Congressional App Challenge (CAC), an app competition for U.S. high school students. The Challenge submission period is from August 5, 2016 through November 2, 2016. The competition is open to all students who meet the eligibility requirements, regardless of coding experience. We strongly encourage students of all skill levels to participate, to learn how to create their own apps. Winners will be selected by panels of judges, drawn from the local community, and honored by their Member of Congress. Their apps will be featured on a display in the U.S. Capitol building and on the CAC website. The CAC was created because Congress recognized that STEM and computer-based skills are essential for economic growth and innovation, and that the U.S. has been falling behind on these fronts. By some estimates, the U.S. may be short by many as a million programmers by 2020. These are high-paying, in-demand jobs. To maintain American competitiveness, it’s crucial that the United States invests in our youth now, and helps them acquire these valuable skills. The CAC encourages students to pursue those skills and recognizes them for their efforts. Recognizing racial, gender, and other disparities faced in the tech sector, the CAC also focuses on inclusivity and making the Challenge as accessible as possible to people from all backgrounds. Deliberate efforts will be made to include students from all backgrounds, including those traditionally underrepresented in tech. The Internet Education Foundation will be serving as the operational “sponsor” of the CAC. For further information about the Congressional App Challenge, please visit www.CongressionalAppChallenge.us . | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z |