MP Ted Falk celebrated the recent announcement of the renewal of the Computers for Schools Program, an initiative that repairs, refurbishes and then donates computers to schools, public libraries, and Aboriginal communities to give students access to the equipment and skills they need to succeed in the digital economy.
“To succeed in today’s economy students need access to the internet and the opportunities that our digital world can provide starting at a young age,” said MP Falk. “This investment will give hundreds of thousands of young people access to the digital world. Our government’s top priority is creating jobs and economic growth. This program is essential to prepare young Canadians for the opportunities of our digital economy.”
This investment will put approximately 280,000 computers in schools across Canada, and create around 1,000 training opportunities for young people in all areas of digital technology.
The Computers for Schools program will connect Canadians and support economic opportunities, key elements under Digital Canada 150, the Government’s plan for Canada’s digital future. The program also promotes the reuse of surplus computers donated by federal, provincial and territorial governments and private businesses. Computers refurbished through the program are provided free of charge to schools, libraries, registered not-for-profit learning organizations and Aboriginal communities.
In Provencher, schools in Dugald, Elma, Grunthal, Lowe Farm, Morris, Pine Falls, Ste. Agathe and Saint Pierre Jolys will receive various computers and accessories through this program.
