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Department of National Defence
Great innovations have the power to change the world. But to take flight… they require real-world challenges, collaboration and determination..
To break through – and become the inventions that will move society forward, advance technology, and allow us to leap ahead of what’s next.
Introducing IDEaS. A Department of National Defence program… connecting Canada’s toughest defence and security challenges with creative thinkers, and providing them with the resources and guidance they need to bring new solutions to light.
From initial concept, through prototype testing and development, you bring your concept to us at any stage, and keep your IP.
We’ll provide funding and feedback from military experts who will help you chart your IDEA’s path forward.
Anyone can apply. To get started, simply sign up to learn more about the challenges identified by National Defence.
Great innovations have the power to change the world.
Will the next one will be yours?
Sign up today. At Canada.ca/defence-ideas
Program Overview
The Hamilton Code Club is a trail-blazing program that sees industry mentors introduce local youth to simple software computer programming, through a blend of interactive and hands-on training. The ultimate goal is to teach students to develop a love for the subject and begin integrating code into the classroom in a fun and engaging manner.
For many students, this introduction can open up career pathways and 21st-century learning skills.
With the tech industry in Canada expanding at a breakneck pace, Hamilton Code Clubs represents a critical link between the classroom and the real world, with mentors working to spark an interest in our youth and develop our next generation tech workforce.
At Double Barrel, we know the importance of a solid education in digital literacy for our youth. That’s why in 2015, we worked to create the #HamOnt Forever Digital Literacy fund, a Hamilton Community Foundation administered fund that will distribute grants over the next 15 years for digital literacy initiatives in the Hamilton area.
This year, we are proud to continue that legacy by providing an amazing organization like the Hamilton Code Club with this recruitment video free-of-charge, to inspire the tech community to continue to grow and help ensure that kids are realizing the amazing career opportunities around coding at a young age.
If you’re in the software industry and keen to help out, you’re in luck! They’re in need of volunteers! If you’re interested in volunteering for Hamilton Code Clubs, contact experience@iechamilton.ca
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