Saint-Grégoire-le-Grand (Villeray), Azrieli Talmud Torah (Côte-des-Neiges),
Calixa-Lavallée (Montreal-North), Henri-Bourassa (Montreal-North) and Collège Citoyen (
"We're really proud and happy to see that this second edition of the LCDF Challenge was as popular and esteemed as the first. Once again this year, our event allowed hundreds of young people from the
A new enthusiasm for digital training
For a second year in a row, the LCDF Challenge has achieved its goal of exposing primary and secondary school students to the digital world and spreading a passion for technology. Province-wide, more than 20,700 hours of coding was performed in nearly 30 schools. The objective of the month was thus exceeded.
This second edition of the challenge was a success due to the participation of all these schools, but also thanks to the involvement and participation of many strategic partners, including digital NPOs, business groups and companies working in the technology fields.
"Sun Life is proud to have partnered with Le code des filles for this exciting challenge! I applaud the teachers and school leaders in
"Le code des Filles is an exceptional organization that is making a real difference in preparing young people for the technological transformation that is currently taking place, not only in our field of work, but in all businesses. An event like the "Défi LCDF" allows them to learn while also experiencing new things. Who knows, maybe they had the chance to discover a new passion or even their future profession! Congratulations to everyone who took part in this great event," said
About Le code des filles
Le code des filles (LCDF) is an organization created by girls for youth! Its mission is to create a positive experience that engages and challenges girls, and all youth, to take part in the ongoing technological transformation by introducing them to programming and digital technology. Her vision is to mobilize them to see the digital shift in a positive light and to invest in it so that they can consider a career in it. To find out more about the project, visit our website (in French only).
About the LCDF challenge
The LCDF Challenge took place from
Sun Life in the community
Sun Life is committed to building sustainable, healthier communities for life. Community wellness is an important part of its sustainability commitment. By actively supporting the communities in which Sun Life lives and works, the organization can help build a positive environment for Clients, employees, advisors and shareholders. Its philanthropic support focuses on health, with an emphasis on diabetes awareness, prevention, and care initiatives. Mental health is also a key priority, with support for programs and organizations with an emphasis on building resilience and coping skills.
Sun Life also partners with sports properties in key markets to further its commitment to healthy and active living. Its employees and advisors take great pride in volunteering close to 12,000 hours each year and contribute to making life brighter for individuals and families across
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