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Virtual Ventures provides the youth of Ottawa with stimulating experiences in all aspects of computers, information technology, engineering, and science. Virtual Ventures marks its 30th year of operation in 2024.
A network member of Actua
Actua is a leading Canadian science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) youth outreach organization. Each year, the Actua network engages over 375,000 youth in 600 communities across Canada in transformative STEM learning experiences that build critical skills and confidence. Please visit www.actua.ca.
In 2022, Virtual Ventures won the Experience Award – Go Where Kids Are. VV was presented with this year’s award based on its ground-breaking Linked> program, run collaboratively with Shopify and BGC (Boys and Girls Club) Ottawa. Read more about the award.
In 2020, Virtual Ventures won the Make Friends With Science Award. The Actua Make Friends with Science award recognizes outstanding achievement in communicating the transformational experiences that your programs provide.
In 2016, Virtual Ventures won the Actua Experience Award – National Girls Program. This award recognizes network members’ commitment to engage underrepresented youth in STEM and provide them with the skills, knowledge and attitudes necessary to succeed in the 21st century. Read more about the award.
In 2012, Virtual Ventures won the Actua GE Canada Award for Leadership and Innovation. This award was created in 1998 as a way to recognize member organizations that have best exemplified the Actua spirit of innovation over the past year.