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Employment is the cornerstone of safe and healthy communities. YES is the Canadian leader in providing innovative programs and services and for the past 50 years has empowered hundreds of thousands of youth to become self-sufficient contributing members of society.

Canada Learning Code is Canada's leading national charity championing computer science education. Canada Learning Code is proud to work from coast-to-coast-to-coast to make sure that everyone in Canada has access to the knowledge they need to prosper in our digital world. Originally founded as Ladies Learning Code in 2011, the organization has evolved to run programming for adults, youth and educators through our Ladies, Girls, Kids, Teens and Teachers Learning Code programs. Today, Canada Learning Code operates in over 250 communities across the country, driving impact through program design and delivery, strategic industry and public partnerships, research and advocacy. To date, the organization has had over 600,000 learners attend an in-person or live online experience.

The goal of Techsploration is to increase the number of women working in science, trades, and technology related occupations by assisting young women and gender-diverse youth from diverse backgrounds to explore a wide range of career options in these fields. Techsploration provides students from grades nine to twelve with opportunities to explore science, trades, and technology occupations by introducing them to mentors in these fields, from their communities, and creating hands-on learning experiences. Our program also helps participants understand the significance of high school math and science for their future careers. Techsploration is inclusive of everybody, including those functioning at various levels of academic achievement and from diverse backgrounds. In addition to the above, throughout the program students also enhance their public speaking and writing skills; they develop communication, leadership, and teamwork abilities. After participating in Techsploration, students report increased levels of confidence, self-esteem, and cultural awareness. Techsploration affects the entire school culture and community. It acts as a catalyst for ongoing community partnerships between teachers, parents, female role models, training providers, educators, school boards, First Nations boards of education, industry, government, unions, and professional associations. Check out our Women In Action video series (on YouTube and our Website) to learn from 40+ female role models in STEM! Want to know what's going on, sign up for our e-blasts here: http://techsploration.ca/techsploration-e-bulletin/.