JABC TechWorks: Exploring Careers in a Tech-Driven World
JABC TechWorks is a free career exploration program for B.C. high school students, available in-person and virtually. B.C. educators can register their classes to give students the opportunity to explore technology-driven and tech-enabled careers, gaining valuable insights into the skills and education needed for the jobs of the future.
Program Impact
In 2023-24, 6,700+ students from urban, rural, and Indigenous communities across B.C. participated—a 41% increase from the previous year. The program features industry leaders from companies like Amazon, Best Buy, Sony Pictures Imageworks, Teck Resources, TELUS, Accenture, and more.
Why It Matters
B.C.’s technology sector is one of the fastest-growing industries, surpassing traditional sectors in economic impact. With 998,000 job openings projected in the next decade, today’s students must be adaptable and tech-savvy. JABC TechWorks helps them explore career pathways and develop essential skills for a changing workforce.
What Students Gain
Inspiration from professionals shaping the future of work
Career insights in tech and tech-enabled industries
Alignment with BC’s Career Life Education curriculum
Interactive experiences (in-person & virtual)
Building for the Future
Launched in 2017, JABC TechWorks has expanded across B.C., now reaching more students through a hybrid model. It builds on JA Economics for Success, empowering youth to make informed career choices and explore opportunities in a technology-driven world.
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Purpose Statement
JABC TechWorks connects youth with the skills and careers of tomorrow by demonstrating how technology influences every job and every future. This engaging educational experience inspires, informs, and equips B.C. high school students with a foundational understanding of tech-related and tech-enabled careers.
Through the program, students build the skills, mindset, and self-awareness needed to explore and pursue opportunities in a future-focused workforce.
Aligned with the Career Education curriculum, JABC TechWorks fosters self-assessment, critical thinking, and career exploration, helping students transition confidently from high school to post-secondary pathways and beyond.