Victoria Youth Tech Mate Program

Start Date September 1, 2026 9:00 am PDT ( 12:00 pm EDT )
End Date October 1, 2026 11:00 pm PDT ( October 2, 2026 2:00 am EDT )
Event Type
In Person
Program Type
Children & Youth Programs
Location

CNIB Victoria
1675 Douglas Street, Ste 102
Victoria BC V8N 2G5
Canada

The CNIB Youth Tech Mate Program is an opportunity for youth to develop leadership, communication, and technology skills while making a meaningful impact in their communities.

If you are interested in participating in this program, please submit an expression of interest by October 1. 

Please note that submitting an application expresses your interest but does not guarantee acceptance into the program. Applications will be reviewed based on interest, availability, and commitment to the program. We appreciate your patience as we carefully review each submission, and we'll be in touch as soon as possible.

For more information, please contact James Kwinecki, Accessible Technology Program Lead at james.kwinecki@cnib.ca or call 236-638-8092 or Alix Straith, Program Lead, Children and Youth at alix.straith@cnib.ca or call 778-990-2356.

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Region
British Columbia & Yukon

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