15 schools and teams to receive funding for
cutting-edge technology to inspire and motivate their students
through new tech skills
VANCOUVER, BC, Jan. 30,
2025 /CNW/ - What if a world of possibilities could
be unlocked for students at your local secondary school? Best Buy
Canada is thrilled to announce the first ever winners for its Teen
Tech Grants and Teen Tech Teams initiatives, elements of the newly
launched Teen Tech For Tomorrow program. 15 winning secondary
schools and robotics teams will be provided grants aimed to improve
access to important tech for Canadian teens.
For more than 15 years, Best Buy Canada has been committed to
empowering students to dream big through technology, donating
$4 million to over 300 schools across
the country. The Best Buy Teen Tech Grants and Teen Tech Teams
initiatives exist to help Canadian secondary schools and robotics
teams bring new technology into their classrooms. Access to the
latest technology increases student motivation for learning and
sets them up for success.
Schools receiving a Teen Tech Grant will receive cash grants of
up to $10,000 to purchase the latest
technology to support basic needs, libraries or STEM courses. Teen
Tech Teams winners, robotics teams, will receive an Alienware m16
R2 16" Gaming Laptop and $5,000 to
use towards the purchase of equipment or materials for their team.
Both national initiatives, the winning locations can be found
throughout Canada:
Teen Tech Grants winners:
- Windermere Secondary School – Vancouver, British Columbia
- McNally High School –
Edmonton, Alberta
- Portage Collegiate Institute – Portage la Prairie, Manitoba
- Jarvis Collegiate Institute – Toronto, Ontario
- St. Joseph Secondary School – Windsor, Ontario
- Polyvalente Montignac – Lac Mégantic, Quebec
- École Gabriel-Le Courtois –
Sainte-Anne-des-Monts, Quebec
- Prince of Wales Collegiate – St.
John's, Newfoundland & Labrador
Teen Tech Teams winners:
- North Surrey Secondary – Surrey,
British Columbia
- Mount Boucherie Secondary School – Kelowna, British Columbia
- BGC South East – Kingston,
Ontario
- Humberview Secondary School – Bolton,
Ontario
- St. Oscar Romero Catholic Secondary School – Toronto, Ontario
- St. Mary Catholic Secondary School – Hamilton, Ontario
- St. Mary's High School – Owen Sound,
Ontario
"Access to technology is critical for today's youth, yet many
classrooms across Canada still
face significant gaps in resources," says Karen Arsenault, Best Buy Canada's Head of
Social Impact. "The grant applications were incredibly inspiring to
read as they were filled with the passion and dedication of
educators working to make a difference in the area of STEM. For
some students, this funding will create opportunities that level
the playing field, and for others, it will open doors to dynamic
and innovative learning experiences that can shape their
futures."
To learn more about Teen Tech for Tomorrow, visit: Teen Tech For
Tomorrow | Best Buy Canada
About Best Buy Canada
A wholly owned subsidiary of Best Buy Co., Inc. (NYSE:BBY), Best
Buy Canada Ltd. is one of Canada's
largest and most innovative omnichannel retailers, operating the
Best Buy, Best Buy Mobile, Best Buy Express and Geek Squad
(www.geeksquad.ca) brands. With over 320 Best Buy, Best Buy Mobile
and Best Buy Express stores across Canada and an expanded
assortment of lifestyle products offered through BestBuy.ca, Best
Buy is a leader in total retail, catering to customers how, when,
and where they want to shop. Best Buy Canada is committed to making
a positive impact in the community with programs and partnerships
that support youth to connect with technology to advance their
education. For more information, visit BestBuy.ca.
SOURCE Best Buy Canada Ltd.
