John Wong, Director Fund & Community Development
BRILLIANT LABS IS NOW A CHARITY Igniting change and fuelling transformation in youth
Brilliant Labs was established in 2014 as an Atlantic Canadian-based not-forprofit by educators, entrepreneurs and government officials to educate students from all walks of life to learn and graduate. And, to help prepare students to actively participate in a vibrant and growing, 21st century business and technology workforce. We are committed to supporting youth education and empowerment using experiential learning platforms integrated with creativity, innovation, technology, the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and a socially responsible entrepreneurial spirit. At the same time, we are proud to encourage students to preserve their Atlantic
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Brilliant Labs Magazine Revue Labos Créatifs
Canadian heritage and maritime culture. Largely funded by all three levels of government as well as by businesses, Brilliant Labs is now a registered charity to ensure our long-term sustainability and growth. The unprecedented pace of workplace change and shifting employment landscape in Atlantic Canada has created a workforce skill-gap. This means today’s K to 12 students not only need to acquire new and different knowhow and competencies but also have to learn more specialized skills. These include learning how to communicate and work collaboratively, and how to problem-solve, using technology, and dealing with ambiguity and complexity.
