Canada Learning Code and BrainStation launch new tech skills bootcamp at a community forum in Thunder Bay For Immediate Release THUNDER BAY, ON – Canada Learning Code and BrainStation have launched a career-changing upskilling program in Thunder Bay. Today, local leaders and community members gathered at the Northwestern Ontario Innovation Centre to kick off Code to Career, a national training initiative that provides access to subsidized BrainStation software engineering bootcamps with a focus on supporting people from communities typically underrepresented in tech. The gathering of local com ..read more

Canada Learning Code and BrainStation hold Atlantic launch event for new tech skills bootcamp For Immediate Release ST. JOHN’S, NL – Canada Learning Code and BrainStation launched the career-changing upskilling program in Atlantic Canada. Today, local leaders and community members gathered at the Emera Innovation Centre to kick off Code to Career, a national training initiative that provides access to subsidized BrainStation software engineering bootcamps with a focus on supporting people from communities typically underrepresented in tech. The gathering of local community builders, current a ..read more

In an era dominated by technology, the term “software engineering” often carries an air of mystery, leaving many to wonder about what’s actually involved in this dynamic field. It’s a common misconception that a traditional degree is the only route to a successful career in software engineering. In reality, this multifaceted domain offers diverse roles, each with its unique challenges and opportunities. In this exploration, we aim to demystify software engineering by highlighting a handful of interesting careers within the field. As technology continues to weave its way into every aspect of ou ..read more

In the fast-paced world of technology, opportunities are abundant, but not always accessible to everyone. Recognizing the need for diversity and inclusion in tech, Canada Learning Code and BrainStation have come together to bring you Code to Career, a national upskilling initiative designed to make tech training accessible through subsidies for individuals in Canada who continue to be underrepresented in tech.  Powerful Partnerships, Promising Results Code to Career is not just a program; it’s a dynamic partnership that brings together the expertise of the folks from BrainStation and Cana ..read more

Learning about how Google autocomplete predictions work with our partner, Bluetrain We encounter this every day — we search for something on search engines like Google, and it conveniently seems to know exactly what we are looking for — or hilariously gets it dead wrong. These are autocomplete predictions and reflect real searches on Google, making searching for the answers we’re looking for a lot easier and faster. According to Google, it reduces typing by about 25 percent per day, which is estimated to cumulatively save a total of over 200 years of typing time per day! This is on our minds b ..read more

In 2022, we took a step back in consideration of what Canada Learning Code Week means to teachers and students around the country. We wondered: if students and teachers all over Canada collaborated to create their own virtual world, what would that impact look like? Imagine 2,600+ emojis, hand-picked by students from around Canada during Canada Learning Code Week, creating a visual representation of our impact with a fun and expressive connection to how we communicate daily in our digital world.  Ss learn about the history of “emojis” today and explore on @scratch during Canada Learnin ..read more

Rekha Rao-Mayya, passionate problem solver and coder at heart, joins Canada Learning Code as our new CEO This year marks 11 years that Canada Learning Code (CLC) co-founder and outgoing CEO Melissa Sariffodeen has served this community from coast-to-coast-to-coast. Now, she hands over the position to Rekha Rao-Mayya, who officially takes over as CEO on Nov. 23. Sariffodeen’s work as CEO for the past nine years has brought our national charity to significant heights.  With her leadership, CLC generated almost one million meaningful technology learning experiences, launched 35 chapter commu ..read more

School board curriculums from coast-to-coast-to-coast are rapidly modernizing to include computer science. That’s a good thing—the world is changing, and we want students in Canada to be ready with the knowledge they need to prosper in our digital world. But over two years into the pandemic, teachers are running on one percent. Complicating matters, as of last September., provinces like Ontario mandated coding education for grades 1 to 9. At Canada Learning Code, we want teachers to be ready with the tools they need to support students across Canada.  To support teachers through ..read more

Diversity and inclusion are at the core of who Canada Learning Code (CLC) is and why we exist. While we pride ourselves on being an inclusive, welcoming place to learn, volunteer and work, we know that to realize our vision, all people in Canada to have the skills and confidence to harness the power of technology, computer science learning opportunities must be available to all.  To better understand the common barriers to digital literacy and Computer Science (CS) education, specifically barriers for underserved learners, we know that more research is needed.  In collaboration with ..read more

This year marks 11 years that I have had the honour of being a co-founder and almost 9 years as the CEO of Canada Learning Code, serving this community from coast to coast to coast.  These years have been the most rewarding of my life, so it is bittersweet to share that I am moving on from the best job in the world. This year will be my last as Canada Learning Code’s CEO.  As I reflect on my time with CLC, I am truly in awe and humbled by what we’ve been able to accomplish.  Almost 1 million meaningful technology learning experiences were created for people in Canada. A Chapter ..read more