Through grants, software and curriculum donations and employee volunteers, Microsoft Canada supports projects and organizations that are working to close the digital divide. We channel the passion and expertise of our employees to ensure everyone has access to the technology they need to realize their full potential.
EducationAt Microsoft Canada, we believe education is a fundamental human right and is the single most important investment in the future of individuals, communities, the nation and the world. Through initiatives like Partners in Learning, we are working to ensure children develop the digital literacy skills that are a critical component for success in the 21st century workplace. |
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I VolunteerMicrosoft Canada's 'I Volunteer' program empowers employees to spend up to 40 hours a year during regular work hours to contribute their talents and time to make a difference in their communities. Since 2003, Microsoft employees have contributed over 20,000 hours to the community in Canada. |
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Child Life Interactive Computers for Kids (CLICK)Microsoft Canada and the Children's Miracle Network work together to give children who experience lengthy periods of hospitalization the technology they need to live as normal a life as possible. While in the hospital, CLICK provides children with bedside connectivity, access to Tablet PCs, Xbox games and software to help them maintain communication with friends, family and school.The CLICK program is established at the Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario, the Centre mère-enfant of CHUQ in Quebec City and the IWK Health Centre in Halifax with plans to expand to other children's hospitals. Maureen Jones is a Child Life Speciast at CHEO working with CLICK and youth patients every day. Read her story here. |
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Unlimited Potential - Community Technology SkillsAt Microsoft, we strive to provide young Canadians with access to the technology that inspires them. Programs including the Software Donation Program, the Charity Open License Program and Microsoft's Authorized Refurbisher Donation Program, help us achieve those goals.You can learn more about these programs at Microsoft Unlimited Potential. |
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Boys and Girls Clubs of CanadaThe Boys and Girls Clubs of Canada create powerful opportunities for their members. That's why Microsoft has made a multi-year commitment to the Clubs to create technology-based learning centres across the country. Now young Canadians receive computer training, online safety mentoring, technical guidance and most importantly, the chance to express themselves with new and exciting technologies.Learn more about Microsoft Canada's involvement with the Boys and Girls Clubs of Canada |
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JobStartMicrosoft Canada and JobStart, a Toronto-based not-for-profit community employment services agency, offer free technology skills development workshops to JobStart's low income clients. The workshops help build the technical and software skills required by Canadians to compete in today's job market.Heather Sant, the Executive Director at JobStart, is one of Microsoft Canada's Everyday Heroes. |
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ProTech Media CentreThe Rexdale and Kennedy-Eglinton ProTech Media Centres are Toronto area pilot projects that introduce youth from underserved communities to the world of digital art and technical learning through multi-media based software and curricula. The Centres allow Microsoft Canada and the City of Toronto to use digital arts to capture the creative interests of youth in priority neighbourhoods and introduce them to potential careers in technology related fields. |
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Manitoba E-AssociationThe Manitoba E-Association is a coalition of community-serving organizations that supports youth employment and technology training programs across the province. Together with Microsoft Canada they have trained over 100 youth in community-focused technology skills like creating newsletters, basic HTML, photoshop, online safety and more. The youth who have been trained then serve as resources for other staff and the public in local community organizations. |
