9. Does the organization work with institutions to support programs to encourage individuals from underrepresented groups to enter the industry (i.e. hybrid programs and double majors)?
HyperTalent Initiative
HyperTalent is led by the BC Tech Association and brings together Accenture, Arrow Lakes School District 10, British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) Indigenous Initiatives and Partnerships, Microsoft Vancouver, Providence Health Care, SAP, Unbounce, Vancity, and the Vancouver School Board. This project focuses on K-12 educators and connects with Indigenous youth to tackle the tech talent shortage. Its first program will connect more than 100 teachers from rural and urban school districts with educational seminars, tours of leading technology companies, and hands-on experiences. This will build awareness of the kinds of tech careers open to 12 students, and connect school curriculums with real-world examples of the opportunities ahead.