TechStart Education Foundation

The Software Association of Oregon (SAO) Foundation is now

While the name has changed, the mission, goals and vision of the foundation remain the same:

TechStart’s mission is to use technology education to strengthen the teamwork, critical thinking, creativity, and problem solving skills of K-12 students and, in so doing, awaken a passion for technology among all Oregon students.

The goals of TechStart are to provide professional development and support to Oregon technology educators and to awaken an interest in technology among Oregon students.

We envision Oregon as a state where students have unsurpassed opportunity to discover and learn about technology, a subject that plays a central role in technical careers, non-technical careers and life in general. This makes Oregon a better place to live, work and raise children. It also reflects a profound alignment, cooperation and working relationship between the technology industry and education sectors.

The SAO established and continues to support TechStart Education Foundation. Click here to learn more about TechStart.