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About Us

Who Are We?

BC Tech is a registered charity that collects donated computers (and all types of other tech devices), trains and hires youth to refurbish the computers, and then distributes the computers to schools, nonprofits, libraries, Indigenous groups, and students. 

Since 1994, we have delivered the Computers for Schools Plus 
program across British Columbia, distributing over 180,000 computers!
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​BC Technology for Learning Society is authorized by Innovation Science & Economic Development Canada (ISED) to deliver the Computers for Schools (CFS+) program in BC. We are part of 14 other organizations across Canada delivering CFS+. Thank you to the Government of Canada for funding this important work.

Computer for Schools Plus (CFS+) is a national partnership-based program that refurbishes digital devices donated from government, private business and individuals for use by schools, libraries, not-for-profit organizations, Indigenous communities and eligible low-income individuals. This program is funded by the Government of Canada.

Why Do We Do It

Vision

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A BC where everyone has equal access to technology and to tools to facilitate learning.

Mission

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To provide job training for youth and access to refurbished technology for British Columbians.

Values

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1. Digital Inclusion and Literacy
2. Learning and Educating
3. 
Environmental Stewardship

Board of Directors

Our Board of Directors generously donate their time and expertise to guide the strategic direction of the organization.
Harvinder Aujala
Director

​Nolan Clark 
Secretary-Treasurer


Nancy Grenier
Vice Chair
Doug Kinsey
Director

Larina Lopez
Director
Rene Ragetli
Director
Sandy Sigmund 
Director


Deena D. Simon 
Chair

Mark Taylor
Director

Peter Vogel 
Director
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Read more about our wonderful board.

Executive Annual Reports​

Click on the following links to learn how many computers & laptops we refurbished, where they went to, where they came from, and more.​
  • 2019-2020
  • 2018-2019
  • 2017-2018
  • 2016-2017

Outcomes and Impacts of our Work

These are just some ways that what we do affects our community within the 3 pillars of sustainability. 
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Social Outcome
​We facilitate digital inclusiveness by helping meet the growing need for computers in classrooms and the community. This provides equal access to markets, services and political, social and physical spaces that are only available online.
Social Impacts
It's difficult to measure the impact of having access to a computer and digital resources has on peoples' lives. Whether they use it for education, job searching, communication, or skills building; digital inclusion is extremely important in today's time.

Economical
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Economical Outcome
By distributing computers, at little or no cost, we enable the development of digital skills –providing Canadians with education and skills building opportunities.
Economical Impacts
We have provided technical employment to hundreds of youth over the years. Our former technicians have gone on to start great careers in the tech industry! 

Environmental
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Environmental Outcome
By reusing computers and other tech, its useful life is often doubled. This reduces the number of new computers that must be produced.   
Environmental Impacts
Since 1994, we have refurbished over 180,000 computers and counting! This has had a tremendous impact on preserving our environment.

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​#206 - 6741 Cariboo Road
Burnaby, BC V3N 4A3

Monday to Friday, 8AM-4PM
​604-294-6886

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​Pour un service en français, appelez Ordinateurs pour les écoles au 1-800-575-9200. Pour compléter le formulaire de demande d'équipements informatiques, cliquez sur celui qui vous concerne: école, commission scolaire, étudiant, organisme sans but lucratif, groupe des Premières nations ou bibliothèque.