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Government of Canada Launches $50-Million Coding Program for Young Canadians
Thursday, June 15, 2017
Digital skills program will prepare next generation for future jobs
Vancouver, BC, June 15, 2017--(T-Net)--The Government of Canada announced this week a $50-million that gives young Canadians the opportunity to learn coding and other digital skills.
The Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development, together with the Honourable Kirsty Duncan, Minister of Science, launched CanCode, a new program that, over the next two years, will give 500,000 students from kindergarten to grade 12 the opportunity to learn the in-demand skills that will prepare them for future jobs.
The program also aims to encourage more young women, Indigenous Canadians and other under-represented groups to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering and math.
In addition, it will equip 500 teachers across the country with the training and tools to teach digital skills and coding.
Many jobs today rely on the ability of Canadian workers to solve problems using digital skills, according to the Government. The government reported that it expects demand for such skills will only intensify as the number of software and data companies increases—whether they sell music online or design self-driving cars, for example.
This program is part of the Innovation and Skills Plan, a multi-year strategy to create well-paying jobs for the middle class and those working hard to join it.
“Our government is investing in a program that will equip young Canadians with the skills they need for a future in which every job will require some level of digital ability. Coding teaches our young people how to work as a team to solve difficult problems in creative ways. That's how they will become the next great innovators and entrepreneurs that Canada needs to succeed.” said The Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development.
“Coding skills are highly relevant in today's scientific and technological careers, and they will only become more important in the future. That's why it is essential that we teach these skills to young Canadians today so they have an advantage when they choose to pursue a career as a scientist, researcher or engineer. Our government is proud to support their curiosity, their ambition and their desire to build a bolder, brighter future for all Canadians.” stated The Honourable Kirsty Duncan, Minister of Science.
Quick Facts
Funding applicants must be not-for-profit organizations incorporated in Canada. They must have a minimum of three years of experience delivering education-related programs to young Canadians.
The deadline for applications for project funding is July 26, 2017.
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Karl W. Sasseville
Press Secretary
Office of the Minister of Innovation,
Science and Economic Development
343-291-2500
Media Relations
Innovation, Science and
Economic Development Canada
343-291-1777
ic.mediarelations-mediasrelations.ic@canada.ca
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