
HyperTalent
Connecting K-12 educators and Indigenous youth to tackle the tech talent shortage in British Columbia.
Project Overview
Updated March 31, 2023
The Problem
The B.C. tech sector projected to have 83,000 job vacancies by 2027.
The HyperTalent project encourages students to explore and pursue rewarding tech careers while demystifying technology among educators.
How We Are Solving It
The Result
HyperTalent connected more than 100 teachers from rural and urban school districts with educational seminars, tours of leading technology companies, and hands-on experiences. It built awareness to the kinds of tech careers open to students and supported school curriculums with real-world examples of the opportunities ahead.
Project Lead
Project Partners
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"The HyperTalent Indigenous Internship program provided us with a keen and curious young intern who came ready and able to work and learn. His presence and his perspectives strengthened our relations with Indigenous partners and helped to grow our company. He also provided much needed digital skills, improving our social media and website during his time with us."
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