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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, First Nations groups, and students.
Since 1994, we have delivered the Computers for Schools Plus program across British Columbia, distributing over 170,000 computers!
Since 1994, we have delivered the Computers for Schools Plus program across British Columbia, distributing over 170,000 computers!
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.
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
A BC where everyone has equal access to technology and to tools to facilitate learning. |
Mission
To provide job training for youth and access to refurbished technology for British Columbians. |
Values
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.
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Nancy Grenier
Vice Chair |
Larina Lopez
Director |
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Rene Ragetli
Director |
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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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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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! |
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Social
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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.
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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. |