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Suncor’s $260K gift fuels Career Pathways for CBE students
EducationMatters, CBE’s public trust and fundraising partner, recently received $260,000 from Suncor’s Energizing Youth initiative to invest in CBE programs, including:
Provincial and national skills competitions
For CBE students representing the City of Calgary in 2026 .
The 2025 and 2026 Backpack & Essentials Campaign
Providing K-12 students with a new backpack filled with school supplies that supports learning at school and at home.
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This milestone partnership ensures CBE students have access to the tools and supports they need to succeed.
“Our partnership with Suncor brings our mission to life by directly connecting community investment to CBE student success,” said Stephanie Washbrook, Executive Director of EducationMatters. “We’re thrilled to share our new brand with the community and keep driving work that ensures every student has what they need to thrive.”
“Students across our system will have greater access to explore future career and education pathways, made possible through the generosity of Suncor’s Energizing Youth initiative,” said Joanne Pitman, Chief Superintendent, CBE. “In partnership with EducationMatters, this support will remove barriers and expand opportunities for student success.”
“At Suncor, we believe investing in youth is one of the most powerful ways to create lasting impact,” said Troy Little, Suncor’s Chief Financial Officer. “Through the Energizing Youth initiative, we’re proud to help Calgary students develop the skills, confidence and resources needed to succeed. Together with EducationMatters, we’re working to ensure Calgary students have every opportunity to thrive today and in the future.”
“Students across our system will have greater access to explore future career and education pathways, made possible through the generosity of Suncor’s Energizing Youth initiative,” said Joanne Pitman, Chief Superintendent, CBE. “In partnership with EducationMatters, this support will remove barriers and expand opportunities for student success.”
“At Suncor, we believe investing in youth is one of the most powerful ways to create lasting impact,” said Troy Little, Suncor’s Chief Financial Officer. “Through the Energizing Youth initiative, we’re proud to help Calgary students develop the skills, confidence and resources needed to succeed. Together with EducationMatters, we’re working to ensure Calgary students have every opportunity to thrive today and in the future.”