Our programming includes: 13 annual Regional Science Fairs, annual Youth Innovation Showcase, Let's Innovate! Podcast and our annual fitness fundraising + awareness campaign, Sweatin' For Science.
The purpose of the Tech Leadership Committee is simple: Collaboration + Knowledge Sharing Across Industries
The ecosystem; academia, industry and education/career-focused youth organizations are interdependent. We succeed in our communities, in our province+ territories and as a country when our youth are set up for success from the start and see value and opportunities when pursuing education + careers that excite them to not only sustain but continue to grow our region's economies. Let's start the conversations!
This is an open call for applications.
- Time commitment: Min 1.5h/qrtr
- The term of your appointment will be for one year beginning in November 2021.
- Eligibility: open to:
- Academic community
- Science, Tech + Innovation industry
- Executives/experts
- Live in communities across BC + Yukon
- Traditional + non-traditional industries
- Disrupters who want to make a difference in how youth explore future career opportunities
Primary Goal:
- Meet quarterly (November, February, May, August) - Currently Virtual
- Discuss best practices, concerns, and industry insights to current and future opportunities in Science, Tech and Innovation in BC + Yukon
- Identify current success models or concerns in access to opportunities for youth to pursue Science, Tech and Innovation
- Champion Science, Tech + Innovation opportunities in BC + Yukon
- Support youth pursuits in Science, Tech + Innovation across BC + Yukon
- Shape future programming + seek collaborative ways to support each other's initiatives, where appropriate.
- Work to reduce/remove barriers for youth to access opportunities in BC + Yukon (financial, education, resources)
Secondary Opportunity with Science Fair Foundation BC:
- Where interest/need exist, the opportunity to share your knowledge, connections and time by joining a sub-committee that will be determined (for example: Events; Strategy + Communications; Programming, Mentorship + Career- Prep and Networking + Revenue Development)
Perks May Include:
- Opportunity; 'Let's Innovate!' podcast speaker
- Opportunity; Science Fair and/or Youth Innovation Showcase judge
- Future program/workshop speaker/facilitator
- Application to apply for Science Fair Foundation BC Board of Directors seat
Have Questions? Contact:
abrownsmith@sciencefairs.ca
Alyssa Brownsmith
Strategic Partnership Manager