Florida’s key support for Cambridge via Citrix largesse

06 Jan, 2025
Newsdesk
Florida-based global technology company Citrix has brought more than a touch of sunshine to Cambridge by donating handsomely to The Centre for Computing History. This is the eighth year in which the US company has backed the venture.
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Credit – The Centre for Computing History

A business unit of Cloud Software Group, Inc. and a global leader in cloud computing and workplace technology, Citrix has gifted £10,000 to the CCH Learning Programme.

CCH, an educational charity and museum, offers schools an immersive full-day experience that brings to life the past, present and future of computing. Interactive, hands-on activities engage students in coding, robotics, and problem-solving, all within an environment that brings purpose and context to their learning.

Since 2017, Citrix has played a vital role in enabling the Centre to discount schools’ access to its Learning Programme – benefiting more than 3,000 schoolchildren annually.

Citrix’s continued support highlights the provider’s commitment to promoting digital skills and STEM education in Cambridge.

Mark Sweeney, Area Vice President of Sales at Citrix, said: “At Citrix, we believe in the power of education to drive innovation. Our ongoing support for the Centre for Computing History reflects our commitment to fostering a deeper understanding of technology and empowering students to explore their potential.”

Lisa McGerty, CEO of the Centre for Computing History, added: “We are incredibly grateful to Citrix for their continued support of our Learning Programme. Since the pandemic and cost of living crisis, many schools are struggling to run the educational trips which provide children with vital inspiration and deeper understanding of a subject.

“Citrix is helping to empower thousands of young people to see how technology has shaped our lives, the diverse range of tech careers available to them, and how they themselves can be future innovators.”