​About this Event:

​HiredX Junior is a focused, hands-on educational event designed for students and early-career tech talent who want to confidently take their first steps into the job market.

​This edition is all about learning through action: understanding how hiring works today, how AI is shaping recruitment, and how to present yourself, your skills, and your projects with clarity and confidence.

​We’re creating a space where learning, feedback, and real connections happen naturally.

​🎓 Certificate of Participation

​All attendees will receive a digital Certificate of Participation recognizing their involvement in HiredX Junior, focused on early-career readiness, AI, and hiring in today’s tech market.

​The certificate can be shared on LinkedIn and included in portfolios or CVs as proof of participation in a hands-on learning experience.

​📅 Date & Time:
February 28
10:30 AM – 2:00 PM

​📍 Where:
Downtown Vancouver

​Agenda & Flow:

• ​10:30 – 11:00 | Coffee & Open Networking
  A relaxed space to arrive, connect, grab a coffee, and meet other attendees.

• ​11:00 – 14:00 | Main Talks + Project Showcases (in parallel)

  • ​Main Stage Talks

    • ​How to break into the tech job market

    • ​Networking in the AI era

    • ​What recruiters actually look for in junior profiles

    • ​How to become employable faster

  • ​Project Showcases (4 rooms in parallel)
    Attendees who want to participate can present their projects in small rooms, practice explaining their work, and receive live feedback from peers and mentors.

​Who is it for?

• ​Students

• ​Junior developers & engineers

• ​Career switchers entering tech

• ​Junior UI/UX designers

• ​Data & analytics beginners

• ​Anyone preparing to land their first tech role

​Why attend?

• ​Learn how to approach the job market with confidence

• ​Practice talking about your work in a real setting

• ​Get constructive, real-time feedback

• ​Understand how AI is impacting hiring today

• ​Meet people going through the same stage as you

​Thanks to our Sponsors & Partners:

• ​Northeastern University – Supporting students and early-career professionals through education, innovation, and industry connections.

• ​ISSofBC Career Services – Supporting newcomers and job seekers with career guidance, skills training, and employment support across British Columbia.

​More partners to be announced soon.

​Refund Policy:

​Tickets for HiredX Junior are non-refundable.