Empower Your Students with JABC TechWorks
A Free Work-Readiness Program for High School Students
Help your students discover the vast career opportunities in B.C.’s tech sector and beyond with JABC TechWorks. This engaging program gives youth a deeper understanding of how technology is shaping the workforce and the exciting career paths available to them.
Why Enrol Your Class?
- Career Exploration – Introduces students to tech-driven and tech-enabled careers.
- Dynamic Speakers – Bring real-world insights to your students. See previous speakers.
- Curriculum-Aligned – Supports BC’s Career Life Education & Career Life Connections curriculum.
- Flexible Delivery – Our virtual version includes on-demand videos that fit your schedule.
Supporting Student Success
JABC TechWorks encourages students to explore career pathways and develop personalized education and lifestyle plans that support their Grade 10-12 course selections and post-secondary decisions.
As part of JABC’s ongoing efforts to deliver relevant and meaningful learning experiences for youth, we surveyed students after they attended JABC TechWorks program in 2024 to learn more about their attitude and awareness of technology-related careers.
86% of students reported an increased awareness of the role that technology plays in a variety of industries.
80% of students say they acquired a deeper awareness of the tech-related careers that are available to them after graduation.
82% of students reported an increased understanding of the positive impact tech has on society
Prepare Students for the Jobs of Tomorrow
With 998,000 job openings projected in B.C. over the next decade, students need to be adaptable and tech-savvy. JABC TechWorks helps them gain the knowledge and confidence to make informed decisions about their future.
Quick Facts
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B.C.’s tech sector is one of the province’s top five industries.
Employment in B.C.’s tech sector has grown by 70% since 2003, outpacing many traditional industries. -
Tech careers offer strong earning potential.
Workers in B.C.’s tech sector earn nearly 80% more than the provincial average. -
The job market is evolving rapidly.
Advancements in artificial intelligence, automation, and emerging technologies are transforming career opportunities in unexpected ways. -
B.C. lags behind other provinces in student tech focus. Only 18.6% of undergraduate students in B.C. pursue tech-related fields, compared to 22.9% in Alberta, 23.4% in Ontario, and 17.6% in Quebec.
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Future-ready skills are more important than ever.
Key skills for tomorrow’s workforce include active listening, critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making.