15 schools and teams to receive funding for cutting-edge technology to inspire and motivate their students through new tech skills

VANCOUVER, BC, Jan. 30, 2025 /CNW/ - What if a world of possibilities could be unlocked for students at your local secondary school? Best Buy Canada is thrilled to announce the first ever winners for its Teen Tech Grants and Teen Tech Teams initiatives, elements of the newly launched Teen Tech For Tomorrow program. 15 winning secondary schools and robotics teams will be provided grants aimed to improve access to important tech for Canadian teens.

For more than 15 years, Best Buy Canada has been committed to empowering students to dream big through technology, donating $4 million to over 300 schools across the country. The Best Buy Teen Tech Grants and Teen Tech Teams initiatives exist to help Canadian secondary schools and robotics teams bring new technology into their classrooms. Access to the latest technology increases student motivation for learning and sets them up for success.

Schools receiving a Teen Tech Grant will receive cash grants of up to $10,000 to purchase the latest technology to support basic needs, libraries or STEM courses. Teen Tech Teams winners, robotics teams, will receive an Alienware m16 R2 16" Gaming Laptop and $5,000 to use towards the purchase of equipment or materials for their team. Both national initiatives, the winning locations can be found throughout Canada:

Teen Tech Grants winners:

• Windermere Secondary School – Vancouver, British Columbia
• McNally High School – Edmonton, Alberta
• Portage Collegiate Institute – Portage la Prairie, Manitoba
• Jarvis Collegiate Institute – Toronto, Ontario
• St. Joseph Secondary School – Windsor, Ontario
• Polyvalente Montignac – Lac Mégantic, Quebec
• École Gabriel-Le Courtois – Sainte-Anne-des-Monts, Quebec
• Prince of Wales Collegiate – St. John's, Newfoundland & Labrador

Teen Tech Teams winners:

• North Surrey Secondary – Surrey, British Columbia
• Mount Boucherie Secondary School – Kelowna, British Columbia
• BGC South East – Kingston, Ontario
• Humberview Secondary School – Bolton, Ontario
• St. Oscar Romero Catholic Secondary School – Toronto, Ontario
• St. Mary Catholic Secondary School – Hamilton, Ontario
• St. Mary's High School – Owen Sound, Ontario

"Access to technology is critical for today's youth, yet many classrooms across Canada still face significant gaps in resources," says Karen Arsenault, Best Buy Canada's Head of Social Impact. "The grant applications were incredibly inspiring to read as they were filled with the passion and dedication of educators working to make a difference in the area of STEM. For some students, this funding will create opportunities that level the playing field, and for others, it will open doors to dynamic and innovative learning experiences that can shape their futures."

To learn more about Teen Tech for Tomorrow, visit: Teen Tech For Tomorrow | Best Buy Canada

About Best Buy Canada

A wholly owned subsidiary of Best Buy Co., Inc. (NYSE:BBY), Best Buy Canada Ltd. is one of Canada's largest and most innovative omnichannel retailers, operating the Best Buy, Best Buy Mobile, Best Buy Express and Geek Squad (www.geeksquad.ca) brands. With over 320 Best Buy, Best Buy Mobile and Best Buy Express stores across Canada and an expanded assortment of lifestyle products offered through BestBuy.ca, Best Buy is a leader in total retail, catering to customers how, when, and where they want to shop. Best Buy Canada is committed to making a positive impact in the community with programs and partnerships that support youth to connect with technology to advance their education. For more information, visit BestBuy.ca.

SOURCE Best Buy Canada Ltd.

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