LOCAL
By Saturn De Los Angeles
Ubisoft is launching a program to encourage young people to stay in school.
According to the Montreal Gazette, the widely acclaimed video game maker known for series such as Assassins Creed will be spending 8 million dollars over five years to spark interest in learning technology and video game development.
The plan includes pairing at-risk youth with game developers, launching internships, working with non-profit organizations, and encouraging competition among gaming labs.
The plan is also intended to help fix Quebec's high school drop out rate, which is currently around 15 per cent.