Cutting-edge technology fosters educational
equity
RICHMOND
HILL, ON, July 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Compugen
Inc., the nation's largest privately-owned and operated Technology
Ally, is proud to announce a philanthropic contribution to Sun
Youth, a charitable organization dedicated to supporting
disadvantaged youth in Montreal.
Compugen has donated advanced hardware and services, including
Microsoft Surface Hubs, to Sun Youth's tutoring and mentorship
programs. Compugen is also providing services to configure, deploy,
and educate users on their effective use. This donation aims to
enhance the educational experiences of all children, bridging the
gap in access to quality education and mentorship.
Sun Youth provides essential services such as sports programs,
tutoring, and mentorship for underprivileged children. The
organization identified challenges in delivering effective tutoring
in the native language of the kids in the program. Compugen's
donation of Microsoft Surface Hubs will enable remote tutoring and
mentorship, allowing educators from other regions, such as
Quebec City, to connect with
students without the need for travel.
Through this donation — and utilizing the new functionality
provided through Surface Hub and Microsoft Teams — Compugen is
transforming Sun Youth's ability to deliver training to the kids in
their program regardless of their native language. Whether
they are anglophone, francophone — or speak a completely different
native language — kids will be able to receive tutoring and
mentorship from any speaker anywhere in the world speaking almost
any language.
In addition to tutoring, Sun Youth's sports programs — including
basketball and football — will benefit from this technological
enhancement. Using touch and ink functions on the Surface Hub,
coaches can now conduct more effective training sessions,
encouraging greater participation and engagement from children and
their families. This innovative approach not only fosters better
athletic skills but also strengthens community relationships and
promotes inclusivity.
A standout feature of the Microsoft Surface Hubs is their live
translation capability. This technology allows real-time
translation of spoken language, ensuring that both anglophone and
francophone students can participate fully in mentorship and
coaching sessions. This feature ensures that language barriers do
not hinder the educational and developmental opportunities
available to these children.
"At Compugen, we believe in the transformative power of
technology to create equitable learning environments," says Stéphan
Wener, Compugen VP Sales, Eastern
Canada. "By providing these advanced tools, we are helping
to bridge educational gaps and help young minds realize new
possibilities."
The introduction of this cutting-edge technology is expected to
significantly enhance the efficiency and reach of Sun Youth's
programs. With the ability to connect with coaches, tutors, and
mentors remotely, more children will have access to personalized
educational support.
"We are incredibly grateful for Compugen's donation, which will
greatly enhance our tutoring and mentorship programs," says
Johanne Saltarelli, Executive
Director at Sun Youth. "This technology will enable us to reach
more children and bridge educational gaps, ensuring that all youth
have the support they need to succeed."
The sports programs are also anticipated to see increased
participation, as the new technology makes coaching sessions more
engaging and effective. Overall, this donation will enable Sun
Youth to expand its impact, helping more children achieve their
full potential.
"Our commitment to being human-centered and technology-enabled
drives us to make a difference in various sectors," adds Wener.
"The application of these technologies is almost limitless,
benefiting not just education, but potentially any industry. At
Compugen, we dream, design, and deliver solutions that open new
possibilities for everyone."
For more information about Compugen Inc. and its innovative IT
solutions and services, please visit www.compugen.com.
About Compugen Inc.
As Canada's largest
privately-owned and operated Technology Ally, Compugen helps
organizations realize new possibilities. To innovate industries,
transform businesses, connect communities, and drive meaningful
change, we must think bigger, reach broader, and act bolder.
Through knowledge, curiosity, and collaboration, Compugen delivers
experiences by design. This is what it means to be human-centered
and technology-enabled. Visit www.compugen.com to start your
technology journey with us.
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