About Us
Based in the University of Victoria Faculty of Engineering, HighTechU is an innovative learning community & skills incubator for high-school-aged youth to make connections, build professional skills, and explore diverse education and career pathways related to technology.
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“How much you know means nothing if you can't communicate with those around you.”
Our Story
Started in 2018 as a UVic Department of Computer Science pilot project, HighTechU is a collaborative initiative developed in partnership with local industry, educational institutions and high-school students.
Our Mission
To empower the next generation of innovators on Vancouver Island through real-world, technology-focused experiential learning opportunities.
Our Vision
A diverse and inclusive technology ecosystem which is accessible to all students in British Columbia.
Our Core Values
At the heart of HighTechU are 6 core values that guide the program:
Respect
Honour diversity; Act with integrity
Resilience
Find success in failure; Persevere and overcome
Curiosity
Expand your Perspective
Creativity
Dare to be original
Teamwork
Work collaboratively
Innovation
Embrace and Drive Change
Beyond a core value, Diversity is a cornerstone of HighTechU. Through our learning community, we aim to create a safe and welcoming environment where all persons, regardless of race, gender identity, religion, sexual orientation, or socio-economic status, can discover and explore the world of technology and their role leading future innovation.
Our Supporters
HighTechU is truly a community-led non-profit initiative, and would not be possible without the amazing contributions of our Community, Education, and Industry supporters.
Our Team
TIKV Engineer | PingCap
District Careers Coordinator | Greater Victoria School District
Information Technology Leader | Saanich School District
Project Manager | Capital Regional District
Principal | Pacific School of Innovation and Inquiry
Associate Director | Coast Capital Savings Innovation Centre
District Vice Principal | Greater Victoria School District
Bachelor of Music Student | University of Victoria
District Vice Principal | Greater Victoria School District
People Operations Manager | Kano
Co-Founder and CEO | Dyspatch
Manager of Engineering Co-op | University of Victoria
COO | VIATEC
Founder | Bright Light Ideas Creative
Professor, Electrical Engineering | University of Victoria
Associate Professor, Educational Technology | University of Victoria
Research Engineer | xmatters
Bachelor of Software Engineering Student | University of Victoria
IT Systems Administrator | Stocksy United
Alexa Engineer | Amazon
UX/UI Designer | Freelance