"Studio 138" and the NDDHS' “Design for Argo's” Project Secure a $45,000 Grant

Studio 138’s partnership with the North Dundas District High School is getting a big boost this holiday season, with a $45,000 grant from The Commonwell Mutual Insurance Group’s Learning Engagement & Accelerator Fund (L.E.A.F.), to expand their Agro focused technology learning for high school students. 

“We're excited to grow our programming and empower students to become creative problem solvers prepared for industry.” Scott Currie, Design Instructor says, “Students in rural Eastern Ontario don’t often get access to these advanced programs, so to be able to expand thanks to this grant is something special.”

Administered by The Commonwell Mutual Insurance Group, the L.E.A.F. program invested $400,000 in grants this year, scaling from previous years. Tim Shauf, President of The Commonwell, emphasizes the program's impact, stating, "We received over $3.7 million in funding requests this year, highlighting its crucial role in supporting communities." Shauf adds, "Our L.E.A.F grants are about caring beyond us, and beyond now.” 

L.E.A.F.'s mission is simple: cultivate community resilience and capacity through program development and facility/resource upgrades in places where residents learn, play, engage, and gather. 

For more details about the Design for Argo project. 

About Studio 138:
This is a studio that has focused on leading edge technology. A studio that sparks curiosity, but also instills a sense of confidence and passion for design & exploration, says Design Instructor Scott Currie. “By immersing them in real-world applications through STEAM [Science, Technology, Engineering, Art & Math], AI & Design Process, we can empower these students to become future innovators, creative problem solvers who are truly skilled entrepreneurs that are ready for industry”. Studio 138 is a forward-thinking studio that is located just outside Ottawa, within the North Dundas District High School. This studio allows students to explore all STEM / STEAM related pathways, including: 3D MODELING | GRAPHICS | 3D PRINTING | MANUFACTURING | DESIGN PROCESS | MATERIAL APPLICATIONS | PRODUCT DESIGN | DIGITAL CONCEPTUAL DRAWING | PROTOTYPING | ENTREPRENEURSHIP.

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