JABC Will Host the TechWorks Virtual Conference from 6-8 December, 2022 with vFairs as Event Technology Partner

The conference will happen on a life-like virtual platform and allow grade 9-12 students    to learn more about technology related careers. .

Vancouver, Canada – JA British Columbia  (JABC) will host the Techworks Virtual Conference on the vFairs event technology platform from December 6-8 , 2022. The event will attract educators and high school students and introduce them to the vast career opportunities in British Columbia’s tech sector and beyond. Interested educators and students can register here.

The theme for this year’s virtual conference is Technology for Good and the conference will explore how technological knowledge affects daily life and how we can use it for the better. 

TechWorks will be a multi-modular event, with the virtual portion happening from 6-8 December, 2022 and the in-person event returning in February, 2023. This is the first time the event is planned to take place virtually in a highly interactive and life-like virtual platform.

Students from grades 9-12 all across British Columbia will get a chance to connect with professionals who work in the technology industry. The event aims to boost work readiness and help them plan their roadmap successfully for the jobs of the future.

The virtual conference will help students gain the necessary knowledge about technology related careers  through interactive vendor booths, panel discussions, and guest speaker sessions. The moderators and speakers at the event will cover important topics like software development, engineering, AI, green technology, biotech, and medtech.

“We are looking forward to hosting JABC TechWorks on this exciting virtual platform,” said Sheila Biggers, President and CEO of JA British Columbia. “It’s sure to elevate the student experience.”

“vFairs is proud to be a part of such virtual conferences that impart knowledge to students and helps them grow through interactive and experiential learning,” said Muhammad Younas, CEO of vFairs.

Interested educators and students can register for the event and get more information here.  

About JABC

JA British Columbia (JABC) is a not-for-profit impact organization that delivers free hands-on, immersive education in work readiness, financial health, and entrepreneurship.Reaching thousands of young people each year through partnerships with educators, volunteers, and donors, JABC is one of the few organizations with the experience and passion to build a brighter future for the next generation of innovators, entrepreneurs, and leaders.

For over 65 years, JABC has served B.C. youth, including Indigenous communities, people of colour, and at-risk populations. JABC’s real-world training helps young people develop the skills to build successful careers, prepare for the risks and rewards of entrepreneurship, and learn to thrive financially. Through JA, young people are equipped with the skillset and mindset to build thriving communities. Learn more at jabc.ca 

À propos de vFairs

vFairs est une plateforme d'événements virtuels, hybrides et en personne qui aide les organisations de toutes tailles, industries et régions à organiser des événements en ligne mémorables afin d'obtenir de réels résultats commerciaux. La plateforme virtuelle et l'application mobile offrent des fonctionnalités polyvalentes et des options de personnalisation. Ils offrent également un support client exceptionnel, régulièrement classé n°1 sur des sites tiers tels que G2 et Capterra. C'est pourquoi les plus grandes organisations du monde entier ont choisi vFairs pour organiser des conférences virtuelles, des salons professionnels en ligne, des salons de l'emploi, des formations virtuelles et bien d'autres choses encore.