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"We are incredibly grateful for Compugen's donation, which will greatly enhance our tutoring and mentorship programs," Johanne Saltarelli, executive director of Montreal's Sun Youth, says in a press release.
"The sports programs are also anticipated to see increased participation, as the new technology makes coaching sessions more engaging and effective."
That's because Compugen, Canada's largest privately-owned and operated Technology Ally, has donated a fleet of Microsoft Surface Hubs that will allow Sun Youth's teachers to remotely tutor and mentor students in French, anglophone, and francophone languages, the CBC reports.
"Whether they are anglophone, francophone, or speak a completely different native language, kids will be able to receive tutoring and mentorship from any speaker anywhere in the world speaking almost any language," St.phan Wener, Compugen's VP of sales in Eastern Canada, says in the press release.
"This innovative approach not only fosters better athletic skills but also strengthens community relationships and promotes inclusivity."
The Microsoft Surface Hubs will also allow Sun Youth's coaches to conduct more effective training sessions by allowing for touch and ink functions, as well as real-time translation of spoken language.
"This feature ensures that language barriers do not hinder the
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