What do you want to do when you finish school?
Explore your options! Students are invited to experience new career opportunities at this FREE career conference held remotely on Saturday, February 10, 2024 from 9:00am – 2:30pm. The day includes prizes and a chance to win a $500 scholarship!
9:00am Welcome, Sign In and Morning Keynote
10:00am – 1:30pm Career Mentor Sessions
Stream A:
Stream B:
Stream C:
2:00pm Afternoon Keynote and Prizes and Wrap Up
You must be registered by February 7, 2024 (or earlier as space is limited) to attend this conference.
The “green economy” is changing the face of the workplace in B.C. and around the world. This career conference is open to students in Grade 9-12. This day allows you to interact with career mentors who have excelled in and are passionate about their green careers. This is your chance to:
- Meet and interact with passionate and successful people who will share their sustainability career paths in roundtable sessions detailing education requirements, job prospects and salary expectations
- Learn about emerging sustainability career opportunities in B.C. and globally
- Listen to keynote inspirational speakers
- Practice networking skills
Registration is limited to 150 youth and a school limit may apply so register early!
Links
Conference Mentor Bios for Students 2023
Hear why this student attended the Green Collar Futures Conference (video)
Hear why this mentor volunteered at the Green Collar Futures Conference (video)
View four mentor sessions from the Green Collar Futures Conference:
THANK YOU TO OUR 2023 SPONSORS
Keynote and Scholarship Sponsors
BC Hydro, Hamber Foundation, Retread Solutions, Kane Consulting, Rocky Point Engineering, Lithium Americas Corp, BTY Group, Cassels Brock, GBL Architects, Iredale Architecture & Prism Engineering.
Mentor Roundtable Sponsors
BC Building Science, John Holland, Chesterman Properties, GeopPacific, NEXII, Southstreet Development Group & Green Bricks members.
