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The BBC has unveiled a program called Make it Digital, which aims to advance the UK's digital process.

As part of the plan, the BBC will present 1 million raspberry Pi-like microcomputers to the nation's 11-year-old children, who are set to enter secondary school this fall. At the same time, the BBC will host some coding-related activities.

The BBC's move is aimed at boosting the digital skills of young people and filling the gap in talent. It is estimated that in the next five years, the UK will need about 1.4 million of the digital professionals, but the reality is that there are serious vacancies in this area. So a number of technology giants, such as Microsoft, Google, BT, Code Club and so on are trying to cultivate talent.
The Make it Digital program will be launched first in London. BBC President Tony Hall says the BBC's goal is to gather energy to help people make changes. The plan may help illuminate the future of digital information, and he also hopes that the miniature computers that are presented will encourage children to learn programming knowledge.
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