2023-24 Program Overview
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
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
March 5-6, 2024 Schedule
Time (AM//PST) | Day One March 5, 2024 | Day Two March 6, 2024 |
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9:00-9:40 | Welcome and Land Acknowledgment
Territory Welcome
State of Tech in B.C.
Keynote Speaker
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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:
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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:
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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:
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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:
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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:
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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.
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.”
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.