CALGARY — Shaw Communications announced today a new partnership with Canada Learning Code (CLC), a national charity that champions computer science education, that will support the advancement of CLC’s Teen Ambassador program, Girls Learning Code Program, Teens Learning Code program and its Code Squad through 2022 across Western Canada.
“As digital technologies play ever-more important roles in our lives, CLC is committed to providing engaging and practical digital education opportunities for youth in Canada,” says Melissa Sariffodeen, CEO and founder of Canada Learning Code, in a press release.
“Through the continued generous contributions from our partners like Shaw, we will be able to further deliver on this mission by engaging more youth in our computer science education programs across Canada,” Sariffodeen says.
The Teen Ambassador Program “connects youth with a passion for digital technology from coast-to-coast-to-coast through unique learning experiences and challenges participants to bring technology education back to their own communities,” says the press release. (More information about CLC’s other programs can be found here.)
The partnership with Shaw will also support CLC’s Code Squad, “which aims to put technology in the hands of those who may not otherwise have the experience,” the release says.
“We live in a digital world, and computer science and digital skills education have become even more important for youth as they explore different paths for their future,” says Zoran Stakic, chief operating officer and chief technology officer of Shaw Communications.
“CLC are leaders in digital education and the programs they provide are equipping youth in Canada with essential skills they need to be successful.”
This announcement comes one week prior to Canada Learning Code’s annual CLC Week, running from Dec. 6-10, which encourages educators to teach computer science in their classrooms with support from CLC’s free resources, materials, community and training. For more information about the upcoming CLC Week activities, please click here.
