JavaScript

In the Calgary economic region, the job vacancy rate changed from 4.8 in 2022 Q3 to 2.8 in 2026 Q2. Local job hunters are affected as competition for available openings increases.

What to build

Build a client-side JavaScript web tool for Calgary job applicants. It helps them match their existing skills against current local employer requirements.

How it practises JavaScript

Write modern JavaScript using DOM manipulation, fetch requests to read data, and array methods for filtering openings.

Proof to submit

Provide a public GitHub repository link and a live web application demo link.

The unemployment rate for immigrants who landed 5 or fewer years ago in Alberta moved from 13.1 in 2025-07 to 10.4 in 2026-10. Recent newcomers across the province face challenges finding steady work.

What to build

Develop a JavaScript resume adaptation app for newcomer settlement workers. It helps them review and format newcomer credentials for Canadian employers.

How it practises JavaScript

Use vanilla JavaScript to handle form events, parse JSON templates, and update the user interface dynamically.

Proof to submit

Submit a public GitHub repository containing automated tests and a live deployment link.