The Canadian Internet Registration Authority (CIRA) found that in 2015 over 80% of Canadians believed that ensuring young people graduate with computer coding skills would likely increase the competitiveness of the Canadian economy. A Burnaby team of students, with grade 12 student James Kan at the helm, have made this their mission, organizing a fantastic coding event in partnership with Lighthouse Labs.

Students of all grades are invited to the upcoming opportunity to expand their computer coding skills! If you are a Burnaby student, and you have started to learn coding, are interested in expanding your coding ability, and would like to participate in an afternoon event on Wednesday, May 25th, please read further and RSVP to reserve one of the limited spaces! Scroll down for registration information.

WHAT: Coding Workshop where students will learn a specific coding task with the help of professionals from Lighthouse Labs, Vancouver. The event is called BEYOND – COMPUTER CODING

WHEN: Wednesday, May 25^th, 12:30 – 5pm

WHERE: Burnaby Central, Main Conference Room

WHO: All grades welcomed – students should have some previous/minimal level coding experience in any coding language – Register individually or in pairs.

COST: $5 Lunch fee

EQUIPMENT NEEDED: Students are encouraged to bring personal laptops. Some laptops are available for borrowing (up to 6).

HIGHLIGHTS: Students will be addressed by Don Burks, a professional instructor at Lighthouse Labs and will be mentored by various experts. Students will have a hands-on experience which will serve to broaden their career options.

REGISTRATION: The link for fast and simple registration is http://goo.gl/forms/B1eCgDC8w1   Register soon to avoid disappointment!   For more information, please email beyondbusiness2016@gmail.com