Community outreach
The Faculty of Engineering and Computer Science provides a number of high-impact services to the wider community.
Opportunities for employers
Hire our amazing students through opportunities such as:
- co-op work terms
- faculty-based INSPIRE: STEM for Social Impact program
- career fairs
STEM programs for children & youth
Since 1991, UVic’s Science Venture has provided innovative, hands-on science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) programming to youth ages 5 to 18 across Vancouver Island. UVic students from the Faculties of Engineering and Computer Science, Science and Education deliver year-round activities such as:
- summer camps
- workshops
- after-school clubs
HighTechU is an innovative learning community for BC high-school-aged youth to:
- make connections
- build professional skills
- explore diverse education and career pathways related to technology
Based at UVic’s Faculty of Engineering and Computer Science, HighTechU participants work on hands-on projects that build a passion for technology.
GoEngGirl is a fun, free opportunity for girls who may be interested in exploring engineering as an academic path and career. Activities include:
- a hands-on team design challenge
- meeting engineering professionals, students and teams
- a pizza lunch
- a parent information session
GoCodeGirl is an exciting opportunity for girls to learn about coding, software development, and the fields of computing, technology and engineering. This event follows a similar lineup as GoEngGirl.
Sessions for seniors
Our Department of Computer Science offers free seniors program sessions, designed for seniors with little or no experience in the digital world:
- search engines
- social media
- online privacy
Lifelong learning
Many of our faculty’s presentations and special events are free and open to the public. Find them in our Events Calendar.