Young people considering what skills they will need for tomorrow’s in-demand occupations will have an opportunity for interactive, hands-on experience at WorkBC’s Find Your Fit tour stop at the B.C. Tech Summit, as part of the Career Showcase on Jan. 19, 2016.

Find Your Fit is an interactive event where individuals of all ages can find out about careers in demand throughout the province, learn about online resources to help them find work and even try some of the skills they will need for different careers. Find Your Fit connects participants with labour market information resources including WorkBC.ca’s online tool, Blueprint Builder  that helps users map their career plan. Parents, teachers and career counsellors may also benefit from the event as they look for ways to educate and support youth in their career exploration.

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The #BCTECH Summit is a two-day event showcasing B.C.’s vibrant technology industry, building cross-sector opportunities for businesses and exploring the latest ideas that will drive a competitive advantage for B.C.

As a special addition to the B.C. Tech Summit, students will get to learn more about careers in the technology sector in the Career Showcase area.  Participants will have opportunities to speak with employers about job options, learn from inspiring speakers, discover new school programs, gain valuable skills at the Coding Camp, and see, touch, and experience B.C.’s latest innovations in fields like 3D printing.

Find Your Fit is part of B.C.’s Skills for Jobs Blueprint commitment to re-engineer education and deliver the skilled workforce B.C.’s growing economy needs. More than 68,000 students have taken part in the tour so far, most recently in Port Coquitlam and Langley.

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Shirley Bond, Minister of Jobs, Tourism and Skills Training and Minister Responsible for Labour –

“Technology is reshaping how we do business, transforming our daily experiences and driving growth across all segments of our economy. The Find Your Fit activation at the B.C. Tech Summit will give students an opportunity to learn more about potential careers in technology and the skilled trades, putting them first in line for jobs in the future.”

Learn More:

To learn more about the B.C. Tech Summit, visit: http://bctechsummit.ca/

To find out more information about Find Your Fit, visit: www.findyourfittour.ca

For more information on B.C.’s Skills for Jobs Blueprint, visit: www.workbc.ca

To find out more about the BC Jobs Plan, visit: www.engage.gov.bc.ca/bcjobsplan/

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