2023-24 Program Overview

Now in its eighth year, JABC TechWorks is a unique work-readiness program for high school students. Offered online and in-person, this experience allows youth to delve into tech-related career opportunities while gaining insights into the education, skills, and forward-thinking mindset necessary for these future jobs.

JABC TechWorks Virtual

Next experience will be held March 5-6, 2024

Open to educators who wish to introduce their students to thriving tech-related career opportunities

Suited to youth in Grades 6-12

Very flexible. Educators can hop in and out according to their class schedule and interests. One link gives access to all sessions

Sharable on a big screen with the entire class

March 5-6, 2024 Schedule

Time (AM//PST) Day One   March 5, 2024 Day Two   March 6, 2024
9:00-9:40 Welcome and Land Acknowledgment

  • Deborah Wakeham, VP, Operations and Strategic Initiatives, JA British Columbia

Territory Welcome

  • Chris Silver, Council Member, Sumas First Nation

State of Tech in B.C.

Keynote Speaker

Game Development: Where Art Meets Code

Explore the exciting world of the game development industry, delving into the creative and technical forces that power this dynamic career field. 

Moderator:

Speakers:

10:00-10:40 Jobs in Tech: Beyond the Coder

The booming tech industry offers a wide range of non-technical career opportunities, so discover exciting jobs that align with other fields of study, such as marketing, finance, human resources and more. 

Moderator:

Speakers:

  • Kim Halowski, Community Relations Manager, FortisBC
  • Sonia Singh, Director of Sales – ISV and DNB, Amazon Web Services
  • Kirsten Sutton, Governor, Past Chair, Board of Directors, Greater Vancouver Board of Trade
  • Sarah Spratley, Program Manager, SAP Canada
AI: Shaping Our Future

As the significance of Artificial Intelligence soars, learn more about the thrilling array of occupational possibilities it unlocks in our lives now and the near future. 

Moderator:

Speakers:

  • Inga Seelemann, Principal Director, Tech Strategy & Advisory Lead for Resources in Canada, Accenture
  • Abdul Moiz, Manager – AI Accelerator, TELUS
  • Nikhil Gupta, Sr. Manager, OnActuate
11:00-11:40 Robotics: Revolution Across Industries

Discover exciting career opportunities within the ever-expanding field of robotics and witness the applications across burgeoning sectors like healthcare, agriculture, and more.  

Moderator:

  • Selena Woo, Vice President, Advisory Services – Associates and Operations, Nicola Wealth

Speakers:

Tech Transformations: Powering Growth Across Industries

As technology transforms the way every industry works, learn about some of the most promising opportunities throughout other rapidly expanding sectors, like retail, construction, healthcare, mining and others. 

Moderator:

  • David Burns, Associate Vice President, Academic, Kwantlen Polytechnic University

Speakers:

New speakers and moderators will be added as they are confirmed. Presentations will be recorded and made available for on-demand viewing  on our conference platform for two weeks after the live conference.

For any registration inquiries, please contact: Beatriz Araujo at beatriz.araujo@jabc.org

Thank you to our Partners!

Provincial Partners

Presenting Partner

Platinum Partners

Gold Partners

Silver Partners

“This event will make a difference in the lives of many of them – influencing the way they think
and choices they make in the future.”

Educator, Vancouver

I have opened my eyes to working somewhere in the technology field. This gave me a bit of a head start and I am grateful for it.

Student, Vancouver