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Delivering Life-Changing Experiences in Science Delivering life-changing experiences in science, engineering and technology that inspire ALL youth to achieve their potential and fulfill their critical role in the world. BOARD OF DIRECTORS Suzanne Corbeil, Chair Principal, Corbeil Consulting Inc., Ottawa, ON Jennifer Flanagan, President and Secretary CEO, Actua, Ottawa, ON Todd Hamilton, Treasurer Senior Manager, Private Company Services, Deloitte & Touche LLP, Ottawa, ON Kim Warburton, Director Vice-President, Communications and Public Affairs, GE Canada, Mississauga, ON Karen M. Chow, Director National Stakeholder Relations, Novartis Pharmaceuticals Canada Inc., Dorval, QC Susan Holt, Director President and CEO, New Brunswick Business Council, Fredericton, NB Guylaine Archambault, Director Director General, Musee Armand-Frappier, Laval, QC Sharon Varette, Director Executive Coach, OPUS Libra Coaching Inc., Toronto, ON Claire Morris, Director Former President, Association of Universities and Colleges Canada, Ottawa, ON Paul Ledwell, Director Executive Vice-President, Public Policy Forum, Ottawa, ON In 2011, Jennifer was recognized as a leading educator and business leader. She was the recipient of a Y Women of Distinction Award in the Education and Training Category and was named one of Ottawa’s Top Forty Under 40 by the Ottawa Business Journal. Suzanne Corbeil, Chair of Actua’s Board of Directors, and Jennifer Flanagan, Actua CEO, at Y-Women of Distinction Award 2011 in Ottawa, ON. MESSAGE FROM THE CEO Actua’s critical role in building Canada’s future economic prosperity was once again reinforced in 2010 and 2011. The economic agendas of governments across the country continued to recognize the importance of investing in youth at an early age to ensure the building blocks of innovation are developed. Together with our network of 33 member organizations located at universities and colleges across Canada, Actua worked to connect the 215,000 youth that we engaged with future opportunities in science, engineering, technology and mathematics (STEM). Actua’s programming promotes creativity and collaboration, and builds critical thinking and problem solving skills. We design our programs to reflect and address current global challenges and innovations in science, engineering and technology and to connect youth to local economic development opportunities. This past year, we successfully piloted health career camps in three Nunavut communities. We also included activities that promoted mining and energy, environmental sustainability, urban planning and all sectors of engineering. We continued to break down barriers to youth education in STEM careers. Through our National Aboriginal Outreach Program, we continue to reach 10 per cent of the Aboriginal youth population in our target age range (24,000 Aboriginal youth this year). Our Go Where Kids Are Program saw over 9,000 at-risk and/or underprivileged youth engaged in programming. We also sustained a strong presence in every province and territory reaching 500 communities nationwide. We congratulate our members on their commitment to reaching all Canadian youth. We are also very grateful for the generous support of our funders who recognize the immense opportunity that exists to shape the future by investing in STEM outreach. Jennifer Flanagan, President and CEO HOW WE ACHIEVE OUR MISSION Actua National Team Members 33 members at universities and colleges across Canada Actua welcomed 3 Outreach new members in 2010/11! 588 Team volunteers donating 23,500 hours! 20-30 awesome Actua instructors delivering Our members employ 600 undergraduate programming in rural, remote, and Northern students who are amazing role models communities not served by our members for the youth they engage In 2010/11 Actua delivered science, engineering and technology camps, workshops, clubs and community initiatives engaging 215,747 youth in 504 communities. Sustained programming was delivered in every province and territory. BREAKING BARRIERS Diverse perspectives are critical in order to achieve the full advancement of potential in science, engineering and technology. We are a national leader in engaging and inspiring Aboriginal youth, girls, disadvantaged or at-risk youth, and youth who are geographically isolated. All 33 of our members deliver barrier- breaking programs as follows: National Aboriginal Outreach Program Actua’s National Aboriginal Outreach Program involves partnerships with First Nations organizations, Native Friendship Centres, Hamlets, Inuit Associations, Elders and Aboriginal scientists to provide dynamic programming that is relevant to local context and culture. Actua’s community-based approach exposes youth to Aboriginal and other young and energetic role models in science fields and demonstrates how traditional knowledge plays a significant role in the study of science. In 2010, Actua engaged 24,000 Aboriginal youth in 187 communities. Go Where Kids Are Program National Girls Program When youth cannot come to us, despite the Actua’s National Girls Program brings girls availability of bursaries, we find innovative ways together in fun, confidence-building, all-girl to take our programming to them. Our Go Where environments to explore innovation and Kids Are Program involves unique partnerships opportunities in science, engineering and with organizations that serve disadvantaged technology. Girls are inspired by young women youth. We send instructors to deliver programs on scientists and engineers who volunteer as site – where kids are. In 2010, Actua inspired 9,350 mentors and share their experiences and at-risk and/or underprivileged or marginalized personal stories. In 2010, Actua engaged 3,000 youth through our Go Where Kids Are Program. girls in all-girl programming. National Mentorship Program Through the placement of dynamic, energetic professionals at our camps and clubs, we inspire youth to imagine exciting futures for themselves. Often these mentorship placements provide youth with the first-time opportunity to meet “real-life” scientists and engineers. These personal interactions help dispel commonly held stereotypes about what it means to be a scientist or an engineer. In 2010, 607 mentors engaged over 27,000 youth in 1,100 exciting mentor events. ACTUA OUTREACH Actua’s Outreach Team reaches youth in communities not yet served by our members. This gives Actua the capacity to be very responsive and quickly reach youth anywhere. Our Outreach Team also develops and pilots new curriculum aimed at exposing youth to specific career opportunities including health, mining and mineral exploration, and more. In 2010, Actua’s outreach team delivered 304 workshops and 37 camps reaching 6,764 youth in 55 communities throughout northern British Columbia and Alberta, Northwest Territories, northern Ontario, Nunavut, Quebec, and Newfoundland and Labrador. Actua has a strong presence in Canada’s North, partnering with Inuit associations, local Hamlets and communities delivering culturally and locally relevant programming to thousands of Inuit youth each year. For information about our Northern outreach programming visit: north.actua.ca “Because the community is so small, Actua’s instructors were able to interact with every- one. Parents learned how to be more involved with their kids and the kids were so proud to show their parents what they learned. The kids taught me that toilets use the most water in the household, and brought home a water- saver that they made!” – Jodie Ware, McLeod Lake Indian Band, BC “Actua has been coming to our community for several years and the youth are now begin- ning to recognize the science-based careers in the community and what their future could hold. On a tour of the Department of Environ- ment in Igloolik, one of the campers said, “It would be so cool to work here!” – Hamlet of Igloolik, NU FINANCIAL SUMMARY 2010 Revenues 2010 Expenses 4% 7% 38% 26% 40% 67% 18% 38 % Corporate 67 % Local Program Delivery 18 % Government 26 % Member Services Support 40 % Foundation 7 % Program Development and 4 % Other Administration Actua focuses the majority of its resources on the local delivery of programs and the delivery of critical services and support to its network of 33 member organizations located at universities and colleges across Canada. In 2010, Actua had an operating budget of $2.0 million. Each year, we engage new funding partners who join us in our commitment to build a strong and diverse Canadian workforce. They support our programs that expose youth to exciting career opportunities and prepare them for the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead. “By supporting Actua’s National Aboriginal Outreach Program for youth, we are investing in a partner who inspires the future generation of creative thinkers, risk takers and innovators capable of inspiring a new vision for our communities and making them better places for generations to come.” – Lori Gammell, Manager, Suncor Energy Foundation ACTUA SUPPORTERS Cornerstone Ambassador Major Patron and Patron Contributor Maurice Price Foundation The Winnipeg Foundation CropLife Canada ING DIRECT Google AREVA Resources Canada Inc. Merck Canada Inc. Canada Foundation for Innovation First Air, Official Airline Sponsor Denotes at least 10 years of support Charitable Number 14057 3320 RR0001 ACTUA MEMBER ORGANIZATIONS / Thank you to all the universities and colleges across Canada that host our member organizations! British Columbia EUReKA! Science Program Thompson Rivers University Kamloops GEERing Up! University of British Columbia Vancouver Science AL!VE Simon Fraser
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