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Title:

499944

Agreement Number:

499944

Agreement Value:

$250,000.00

Agreement Date:

Jul 31, 2006 - Mar 31, 2007

Description:

Computers for Schools - Help young Canadians develop skills for the future

Organization:

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada

Expected Results:

l'amélioration de l'employabilité des jeunes et la possibilité de faire valoir leurs compétences (notamment ceux des groupes sous-représentés) grâce à des stages destinés précisément à développer le savoir-faire et les compétences nécessaires pour participer activement à l'économie numérique;

Location:

Winnipeg, Manitoba, CA R2X2X6

Reference Number:

033-2006-2007-Q2-499944

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Business Number:

877626028

Recipient Type:

Not-for-profit organization or charity

Recipient's Operating Name:

Computers for Schools Manitoba

Recipient's Legal Name:

3925260 Manitoba Association Inc.

Federal Riding Name:

Winnipeg North

Federal Riding Number:

46012

Program:

Spectrum, Information Technologies and Telecommunications

Program Purpose:

The objective of the Computers for Schools Interns Program is to:
-Produce ready-to-use digital devices for schools, libraries, not-for-profit organizations, Indigenous communities, and eligible low-income individuals;
-build partnerships that contribute to reducing the environmental footprint of electronic surplus by refurbishing and re-using surplus computer assets; and
-help young Canadians of diverse backgrounds and genders gain work experience and develop a variety of advanced digital skills and important soft-skills such as project management, teamwork, and communications.

NAICS Code:

810000