Archives: The VV Daily

Thursday, January 9, 2025

Empowering the Next Generation: Linked> Program with Shopify

Since its launch in 2017, Virtual Ventures’ Linked> program—a groundbreaking collaboration between Virtual Ventures, BGC Ottawa (BGCO) and Shopify—has been empowering and inspiring youth to excel in the ever-evolving world of technology. With a focus on STEM education and leadership development, Linked> fosters curiosity, skill... More

Thursday, September 19, 2024

Junior Instructors Take on University Life

As the 2024 camp season comes to a close, five of Virtual Ventures' Junior Instructors are embarking on their academic journey at Carleton University! This summer we had a team of 30 current Carleton undergraduate students. We took the opportunity to ask these Junior Instructors about their choice to attend Carleton, and how their... More

Wednesday, August 23, 2023

Camper to Instructor

With the 2023 summer camp season coming to an end the Virtual Ventures team has been reflecting on the past 29 years of STEM outreach! Over the years VV has seen many different youth throughout their journeys in STEM. This season there are several instructors who have come full circle having taken part in VV... More

Monday, July 10, 2023

Around Ottawa in 60 Days

The Virtual Ventures summer instructor team began their school workshop journey around Ottawa on May 15th! The instructor team is made up of 20 current university students from various engineering, science and design programs at Carleton University. In under two months, while preparing for summer camps, the VV team travelled across Ottawa to... More

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