| Définition | Description | |
|---|---|---|
1. Title of Initiative |
Title or name as specified in official documentation, e.g. funding contract | Techsploration |
2. Provider |
Name of organisation responsible for delivering the initiative | Techsploration is a joint initiative of the Nova Scotia Community College, Apprenticeship Training and Skill Development Division, Nova Scotia Department of Education, WITT NS (Women in Trades and Technology), and the founding corporate sponsor, ExxonMobil Canada. |
| 3. Sponsor | Name of organisation responsible for funding the initiative | Techsploration is a not for profit organization. |
| 4. Date Commenced | Month and year (if known) when the initiative first came into operation | Techsploration began as a pilot project in 1998 with one employee and a small Steering Committee |
| 5. Date ended | If this initiative is not longer in operation, please give the month and year when it came to an end, if known. | |
| 6. Targeted Audience | Is the initiative aimed at specific groups, or is it more general in application? Please specify any demographic or employee groups being targeted. | Graduating High School Young women from grades 9 to 12 |
| 7. Location | Is this a national initiative, or is its coverage limited to a particular region or locality? If so, please specify the region or locality covered. | 22 public schools in Nova Scotia Techsploration was also piloted in Newfoundland in 2001 where it continues to operate successfully. |
| 8. Overview of Program | Please give a brief description of the initiative, in one or two sentences. | Techsploration provides young women from grades nine to twelve with opportunities to explore science, trades, and technology occupations, while creating awareness about the critical role of work in their lives. It also helps them understand the significance of high school math and science for their future careers. Techsploration is inclusive of all girls, including those functioning at various levels of academic achievement and from diverse backgrounds. |