About Us
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Who We Are
BC Technology for Learning Society is a registered charity accepting donations of used computers (and other tech devices). Youth on work experience placements are hired to refurbish the computers for distribution back to BC-based non-profits, schools and low-income individuals. 200,000 to date!
Used computer equipment is distributed through a variety of programs:
Industry Canada’s (ISED) Computers for Schools Plus Program;
Government of Canada’s Computers for Schools Intern Program;
TELUS’ for Internet for Good;
Tech for Home.
Why We Do It
Mission
To provide job training for youth and access to refurbished technology for British Columbians.
Vision
Technology for everyone.
Values
Digital inclusion
Environmental stewardship
Transparency
Solutions-oriented
Collaboration
Board of Directors
Our Board of Directors generously donate their time and expertise to guide the strategic direction of the organization.
Harvinder Aujala
Director
Lisa Bomen
Director
Stephanie Chan
Director
Nancy Grenier
Chair
Harry Johal
Secretary-Treasurer
Doug Kinsey
Past Chair
Ted Pennell
Director
Peter Smailes
Director
Mark Taylor
Director
Peter Vogel
Director
Outcomes & Impacts of Our Work
These are just some ways that what we do affects our community within the 3 pillars of sustainability.
Social
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 Impact
It's difficult to measure the impact that having access to a computer has on people's lives. Whether they use it for learning, job searching, communicating with loved ones, or skills building; digital inclusion is extremely important.
Economical
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 Impact
We have provided hands-on technical employment to hundreds of youths over the years. Our former technicians have gone on to start great careers in the tech industry!
Environmental
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 to meet the demand.
Environmental Impact
Since 1994, we have refurbished over 200,000 computers and counting! This has had a tremendous impact on preserving our environment.
A deeper dive into BC Technology for Learning Society
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