D2L and BlackBerry select Actua, with
specialized STEM programming for K-12 students and Indigenous
youth, for first investment
TORONTO, Oct. 17,
2023 /PRNewswire/ -- BlackBerry
Limited (NYSE: BB; TSX: BB) ("BlackBerry") a
global IoT and cybersecurity software company and D2L
Inc. (TSX: DTOL) ("D2L") a global learning
technology company, today announced their partnership to support
STEM education for K-12 students in North
America, with BlackBerry naming D2L its Sustainability
Partner.
As partners in technology-enabled missions, BlackBerry and D2L
have chosen Actua, a national STEM outreach organization, for the
first investment. BlackBerry believes a sustainable world is one
that is increasingly connected and has security and privacy built
in. The company leverages its expertise and innovations to help
achieve a sustainable world. D2L is committed to reducing
cybersecurity burdens through innovative learning and education
solutions has partnered with BlackBerry to identify Actua to help
advance its sustainability agenda.
Actua Canada's leading science, technology, engineering and
mathematics (STEM) outreach organization, is a leader amongst its
peers in impact measurement, depth and breadth of programming, and
in its extensive delivery and partner networks across Canada. Of its many programs, Actua's
investments in Indigenous-led participation in STEM skill
development, with land-based InSTEM programming and in-classroom
workshops, including in the North, reaches over 35,000 Indigenous
students across Canada
annually.
"Like BlackBerry, D2L leads with purpose and innovation and we
are thrilled to partner with them to enable the next-generation of
innovators. Together we will support Actua's mission to foster
technology talent and prepare the workforce of tomorrow," said
John Chen, Executive Chairman &
CEO, BlackBerry. "At BlackBerry we believe that the IoT and
cybersecurity are key pillars of a sustainable future and industry
leaders have a responsibility to eliminate barriers to STEM
education for global progress in an increasingly technology-driven
world."
"We are delighted to be named BlackBerry's Sustainability
Partner in their mission to help build a more sustainable
world, and thrilled that together we can support Actua Canada's
largest STEM outreach organization, in their ongoing work to
dismantle inequalities so that all youth can participate in STEM,"
says John Baker, CEO of D2L. "At
D2L, we believe that the role of education is the foundation for
human progress, perhaps now more than ever. Technology-enabled
learning has a critical role to play in improving learning
experiences, in promoting lifelong learning opportunities, and in
making quality learning more accessible for all."
"We are grateful for BlackBerry and D2L's support in advancing
STEM skill development and learning," said Jennifer Flanagan, Actua's Co-founder and CEO.
"Actua's Indigenous Youth In STEM program focuses on culturally
inclusive learning experiences and removing barriers that prevent
Indigenous youth from engaging in STEM. With BlackBerry and D2L's
partnership, we will continue providing opportunities for
Indigenous youth to thrive in STEM, nurturing their confidence and
skills in these critical fields."
BlackBerry has been committed to innovations in connectivity and
cybersecurity technologies for forty years. The company believes
that advancing how the world connects is key for today and future
generations to thrive, and that connectivity must have security and
privacy embedded to be sustainable. BlackBerry is trusted by
customers and partners around the world in the fields of embedded
software, endpoint management, AI cybersecurity, and more.
D2L is driven by the belief that everyone deserves access to
high-quality education, regardless of age, ability or location. For
more than two decades, D2L has been focused on creating unique,
accessible learning experiences to make learning more engaging and
meaningful. D2L platforms enhance the learning experience for
millions of people across the globe at every stage of life, from
the earliest days of school to the working world.
For more information on the partnership between BlackBerry and
D2L watch BlackBerry Summit live today.
About BlackBerry
BlackBerry (NYSE:
BB; TSX: BB) provides intelligent security software
and services to enterprises and governments around the world. The
company secures more than 500M endpoints including
over 235M vehicles. Based in Waterloo, Ontario, the company leverages AI and machine
learning to deliver innovative solutions in the areas of
cybersecurity, safety, and data privacy solutions, and is a leader
in the areas of endpoint security, endpoint management, encryption,
and embedded systems. BlackBerry's vision is
clear - to secure a connected future you can trust.
About D2L
D2L is transforming the way the world learns—helping learners of
all ages achieve more than they dreamed possible. Working closely
with clients all over the world, D2L is supporting millions of
people learning online and in person. Our growing global workforce
is dedicated to making the best learning products to leave the
world better than they found it. Learn more about D2L for K-12,
higher education and businesses at www.D2L.com.
Media Contacts:
BlackBerry Media
Relations
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597-7273
mediarelations@blackberry.com
D2L Media Contact
Tory Waldron
Director, PR, D2L Corporation
pr@D2L.com
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