CoderDojoTo - 2016 Fundraiser
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Hello World!
CoderDojo is a free computer club for kids, which started in Ireland in 2011 and grew quickly into a global community of over 875 clubs operating in 65 countries. Starting 2013, CoderDojoTo remains the only consistently active CoderDojo group in Canada. We work within communities to provide free computer workshops in fun learning environments - breaking down barriers, challenging social and economic stereotypes, and empowering youth to shape their world through code.
Why is this important?
Computing is an increasingly important form of literacy. Code is part of a booming industry, with a growing skills gap. There are more tech jobs in Canada than there are qualified candidates to fill them. Code will be used to help solve global problems. Unforeseen employment opportunities will continue to be created with code. Code is good for your brain - whether it’s solving a problem for a personal indie game or building the next big industry.
90% of Canadian firms surveyed said they have some form of IT skills gap. (CompTIA survey)
55% of Canadian Chief Information Officers (CIOs) say it’s difficult to find skilled tech professionals today. (Robert Half Technology)
2%-3% The unemployment rate in the Information and Communications Technology and Digital Media industries, statistically viewed as full employment. (Information Technology Association of Canada (ITAC) and Entertainment Software Association of Canada (ESAC) White Paper)
2.7 million Canadians are self-employed entrepreneurs or 8% of the total population. (Statistics Canada)
How can we fix this gap?
It is our vision that every young Canadian has the opportunity to learn to code. We hear from teachers, students, and community organizations who want to start a code program but lack resources and training. To combat this, we have packaged our full-colour paper lesson plans into curriculum kits and are working with schools and libraries across the GTA to support their goals of starting their own computer literacy programs.
Our 2016 specific goals:
- Register as a charity in Canada
- Encourage and support new Canadian CoderDojo groups
- Provide training and resources for library networks and schools boards in Canada
- Increase mentor volunteerism by providing great experiences and good opportunities
- Obtain and rebuild computers laptops and devices for use at events
How can you help?
Your donation of just $15 is enough to provide one kit to be used by children, parents and community members across Canada. On top of that, every dollar, like, and share spreads our message and helps provide curriculum kits to young people across the country.
Thank you for your contribution in whichever form that takes. We look forward to updating you on our progress and seeing you at our upcoming events.
Bye for now!
CoderDojo is a free computer club for kids, which started in Ireland in 2011 and grew quickly into a global community of over 875 clubs operating in 65 countries. Starting 2013, CoderDojoTo remains the only consistently active CoderDojo group in Canada. We work within communities to provide free computer workshops in fun learning environments - breaking down barriers, challenging social and economic stereotypes, and empowering youth to shape their world through code.
Why is this important?
Computing is an increasingly important form of literacy. Code is part of a booming industry, with a growing skills gap. There are more tech jobs in Canada than there are qualified candidates to fill them. Code will be used to help solve global problems. Unforeseen employment opportunities will continue to be created with code. Code is good for your brain - whether it’s solving a problem for a personal indie game or building the next big industry.
90% of Canadian firms surveyed said they have some form of IT skills gap. (CompTIA survey)
55% of Canadian Chief Information Officers (CIOs) say it’s difficult to find skilled tech professionals today. (Robert Half Technology)
2%-3% The unemployment rate in the Information and Communications Technology and Digital Media industries, statistically viewed as full employment. (Information Technology Association of Canada (ITAC) and Entertainment Software Association of Canada (ESAC) White Paper)
2.7 million Canadians are self-employed entrepreneurs or 8% of the total population. (Statistics Canada)
How can we fix this gap?
It is our vision that every young Canadian has the opportunity to learn to code. We hear from teachers, students, and community organizations who want to start a code program but lack resources and training. To combat this, we have packaged our full-colour paper lesson plans into curriculum kits and are working with schools and libraries across the GTA to support their goals of starting their own computer literacy programs.
Our 2016 specific goals:
- Register as a charity in Canada
- Encourage and support new Canadian CoderDojo groups
- Provide training and resources for library networks and schools boards in Canada
- Increase mentor volunteerism by providing great experiences and good opportunities
- Obtain and rebuild computers laptops and devices for use at events
How can you help?
Your donation of just $15 is enough to provide one kit to be used by children, parents and community members across Canada. On top of that, every dollar, like, and share spreads our message and helps provide curriculum kits to young people across the country.
Thank you for your contribution in whichever form that takes. We look forward to updating you on our progress and seeing you at our upcoming events.
Bye for now!
Organizer
CoderDojo Toronto
Organizer
Toronto, ON
