Although it is a fast growing industry, software engineering and computer science fields still struggle with a lack of diversity. In Canada, 20% of the tech workforce identify as women, 31.9% identify as a visible minority and only 1.2% identify as Indigenous.
Schulich Ignite aims to connect with underrepresented groups in STEM and invite them to explore their passions for technology. We aspire to provide every student with the knowledge that they always have a place in STEM. Our mentorship based approach to learning code is also used to facilitate an atmosphere of acceptance and inclusion.