This is just a reminder about the upcoming January 30 bursary deadline.
Information and instructions for our new online application are available for students at https://www.bcit.ca/financial-aid/awards-scholarships-bursaries/bursaries/
For a Complex World
This is just a reminder about the upcoming January 30 bursary deadline.
Information and instructions for our new online application are available for students at https://www.bcit.ca/financial-aid/awards-scholarships-bursaries/bursaries/
Registration is now open for our exciting annual Peak Leadership program! Over the course of six weeks in the Winter term, this award-winning program is designed to equip you with hands-on leadership experience that enriches your resume and positions you as a standout candidate in the eyes of employers.
During this engaging program, you will:
Check out the full schedule of events and read about the program details: https://www.bcitsa.ca/careerservices/students-and-alumni/peak-leadership/
Sign up early to reserve your spot—registration will stay open while spaces remain.
On Monday, the Vancouver Tech Journal is co-hosting an engaging panel on cybersecurity in downtown Vancouver with industry professionals – and we’d love to host some of your students. We’ve created a free student ticket here. I’m hoping you’d consider sharing it with your student community.
From Classroom to Cyber Frontline: Real-World Stories of Battles in Cybersecurity
Hosted in collaboration between Vancouver Tech Journal and Lighthouse Labs, this event will bring together cybersecurity specialists ranging in healthcare, legal and tech industries to discuss real-world challenges during Cybersecurity Awareness Month.
This engaging conversation will explore cybersecurity prevention strategies, what skills are needed in the industry, and Canada’s position on the global cybersecurity stage.
More details here: https://lu.ma/zh79do63
The Global Skills Opportunity (GSO) is funded by the Government of Canada’s Outbound Student Mobility Pilot Program through Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) in partnership with British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT).
For more information please check out the International Mobility page on the BCIT website.
BCITSA Career Services is excited to kick-off the Fall term by hosting our annual Tech Career Fair! This an industry focused event filled with job opportunities for BCIT computing students and alumni to meet with hiring managers and industry professionals. Through the career fair, attendees can connect with local tech employers, find out what jobs they are currently hiring for, and gain industry insights on the hiring process and employer needs.
When: Tuesday October 3, 2023
Time: 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Location: BCIT Downtown Campus, Tech Collider- 2nd Floor
Event Registration Link: Tech Career Fair Fall 2023 | Downtown Campus | October 3, 2023 – Career Services (bcitsa.ca)
Additionally, we’re providing various prep resources listed below students/alumni can sign up for:
Resume Clinic
Drop-in resume review taking place at the BCIT Downtown campus- Tech Collider (2nd Floor ). Students are encouraged to bring a physical or digital copy of their resume.
Professional Headshots
Free professional photographs for BCIT students and alumni. BCITSA Career Services will be providing brief Linkedin profile reviews.
Career Fair Prep Drop-In Sessions
Students can book a 15 min appointment if they have any last-minute questions about the Tech Career Fair.
Career Fair Prep Workshops:
Workshops cover how to best prepare for a career fair, list of employers in attendance, and networking tips.
Thursday, September 21
Vogue Theatre
5:30 PM to 8:00 PM
Register here: https://lu.ma/jasonfriedstudentreg
Jason Fried is the co-founder and CEO of 37signals, the creators of project management software Basecamp and email platform HEY. He also co-wrote the New York Times bestselling book Rework, about which Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban had this to say: “If given a choice between investing in someone who has read Rework or has an MBA, I’m investing in Rework every time. A must-read for every entrepreneur.”
IN THE NEWS:
Fried pioneered the idea that four-day workweeks could actually drive productivity (“When there’s less time to work, you waste less time.”). And nearly a full decade before COVID opened the world’s eyes to telecommuting, Fried and co-founder David Heinemeier Hansson wrote Remote: Office Not Required, the classic guide to working from home. Fried is an innovator, a trailblazer, and a movement-maker.
On September 21, 2023, Fried joins Vancouver Tech Journal and special guests at the Vogue Theatre for an in-depth conversation on technology, the big ideas changing business, and what it all means for the future of entrepreneurship.
Apeirogon Games is hosting a game dev meetup and is inviting our students to join:
https://www.meetup.com/vancouver-indie-game-dev-meetup/events/293828585/
There is a $10 sign up fee which is refunded to those who attend.
We are able to provide free tickets to BCIT students with the code BCITFREE. The Eventbrite link is attached here.
EVENT DETAILS
Wednesday, May 31
TIMES:
We are pleased to share that this event’s mentors will be:
We have multiple openings for software engineers to join the iWork engineering team to either develop for Apple platforms (iOS/Mac), or web engineers (front end or full-stack) to assist with iWork on iCloud.
We’re hiring across three locations: Vancouver, BC, and in the US in Pittsburgh, PA, and Vancouver, WA.
We’re open to any level of experience, but candidates must have solid computer science fundamentals and be willing to learn iOS development.
Links to job postings:
Web Engineer — https://apple.co/3xdVrWJ
iOS/macOS Engineer — https://apple.co/3GsnFSv
Exploring Data and Analytics Careers | Industry Panel and Breakout Networking
Wednesday, March 23 | 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm | ONLINE
Attending Industry Pro’s
Professional Headshot Day – Burnaby Campus
Wednesday, March 23rd, 2 pm – 6 pm
High Tech Career Fair (no registration needed – drop-in anytime)
Wednesday, April 27th | 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm | IN-PERSON at BBY Campus
Microsoft Innovation Workshops
Microsoft Garage (i.e., their ‘hackspace’) is offering three workshops focused on innovation. The three workshops are planned for April, July, and September. BCIT students/alumni are invited to attend one, two, or all three workshops–doing so will earn them an invitation to Microsoft’s hackathon later in September. Students/alumni can earn a microcredential from Microsoft for their resume/LinkedIn, plus network and collaborate with students from other post-secondaries. Registration Link