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Science World – Future Playgrounds Networking Event – May 28
Attention students! Get ready to level up your career at our exclusive Science World Spotlights event: Future Playgrounds: Exploring Careers in BC’s Video Game Industry!
Inspired by our newly launched Creative Technology Gallery, this event is your ticket to insider insights, expert advice, and exciting networking opportunities in the world of video game development.
Highlights Include:
- Expert Panel: Discover diverse career paths in the video game industry, learn about emerging trends, and gain practical advice from industry professionals.
- Networking Reception: Connect with industry insiders, expand your network, and forge valuable connections.
- Creative Technology Gallery Visit: Immerse yourself in interactive exhibits showcasing iconic movies, animations, and video games developed right here in BC.
As a student, you won’t want to miss this chance to explore your future in one of the world’s leading gaming hubs.
- Date: May 28, 2024
- Time: 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm
- Location: Science World, 1455 Quebec St., Vancouver
- Register: Click here to register to attend!
- Ticket Price:
- General admission: $15
- Student admission: Special Discount! $10 (use code D0053spotlightstudent)
Don’t miss this opportunity to dive into the exciting world of video game development in one of the world’s leading gaming hubs. Reserve your spot now!
2024 BCIT Student Innovation Challenge – April 2nd
One week left to submit!
2024 BCIT Student Innovation Challenge is due next Tuesday, April 2nd!
The BCIT Student Innovation Challenge is an annual contest aimed at providing support and funding to BCIT students who have “bright ideas”. Any full time or part time student can submit a bright idea. Working on a great capstone or class project?
Have your own invention or business idea? Even if you have an idea that isn’t fully developed, that’s okay.
The top prize in each of these three categories is $3000: entrepreneurship, applied research, and sustainability!
Enter now. Deadline is Tuesday, April 2.
Check out the website for more info: www.bcit.ca/innovate
Questions? Email Antoinette_Jackson@bcit.ca
White Hat Cyber Crew – Student Club
A new student club, “White Hat Cyber Crew” or WHCC was started by a student in INCS, and the faculty sponsor is Umme Salsabil.
If you’re interested in joining, their email/discord/Instagram are listed on the SA clubs page:
BC Tech Scholarship Program
TIA 2024 – Technology Impact Awards
Up to $3500 for each scholarship.
Deadline is April 15, more information in the link above.
Become a Peer Tutor
Peer tutors are high-achieving BCIT students who have completed at least 2 terms. They help other students understand course concepts and develop learning skills in difficult academic subjects. Writing tutors work one-on-one with students to help them develop the capacity to plan, organize, write and revise various types of assignments and assist in areas such as correct and concise language and citations.
Information on how to apply is available on the Learning Commons website.
2024 ITS Student Intern Hiring
IT Services is , once again, starting the 2024 IT Student Intern Hiring process. We’re hoping to attract first-year CST, CIT, CISA, ECET and ITMG Students for these positions and are hoping that you can help us distribute this posting to the instructors in your programs, who can then pass this along to their students.
Key dates are:
- 2024-March 29 – deadline for applications
- 2024- mid April – interviews will be conducted
- 2024-June-03 – start date for new student interns
More information about these positions and how to apply can be found in the attached job posting.
If there are any questions regarding IT Student Intern hiring, please feel free to email ITS_student_hiring@bcit.ca.
WINTER 2024 BURSARIES – JANUARY 30 DEADLINE
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/
Coming soon: Peak Leadership 2024!
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:
- Connect with Industry Leaders: Network with experts from diverse industries.
- Discover Your Unique Strengths: Participate in a StrengthsFinder workshop to understand your personal strengths and learn how to leverage them effectively.
- Practice Creativity in a Teamwork Challenge: Apply Design Thinking skills, sharpening your resourcefulness, innovation, and presentation abilities.
- Build New Connections and Have Fun: Meet new people, build lasting connections, and most importantly, have a great time while doing it!
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.
- Program is free and open to BCIT students and alumni.
- Great opportunity for participants to build their resume, talking points for job interviews.
- Events are every Thursday evening, and they are all catered (food is provided)!
- Great way to network with industry leaders AND to meet new people on campus.