The Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) offers comprehensive training and professional development to its military members that can easily be transferred into post-secondary education and the civilian workforce. Some of these in-demand skills include leadership, critical thinking, judgement and decision making, in addition to specific hard-skill training tailored to individual occupations. Despite these valuable skills, when military members or veterans decide to transition to the civilian workforce, much of their prior training often goes unrecognized.
To address this issue, the BCIT Legion Military Skills Conversion program works to bridge the gap between skilled military members and veterans directly with education pathways that recognize their skills and attributes as they translate to the classroom and civilian workforce. While the program specializes in assessing military service toward advanced placement into BCIT programs, it goes beyond by offering educational support and career preparation services. The BCIT Legion program works to break down the misunderstandings and barriers faced by military members and veterans for their successful career moves.
Since the inception of the BCIT program in 2008, over 1,000 military members and veterans have accessed the services from across Canada.
Get credit for your military experience
The Legion Military Skills Conversion Program is designed to help military members and veterans accelerate and advance their career. The program recognizes the knowledge and skills developed during military service and offers fast-track education options and career support services.
Through the Legion Military Skills Conversion program, students have access to:
- Educational assessments and student support
- Career preparation and employment support
- Scholarships and bursaries
- Legion program student events
- Individualized support for academic needs
READ MORE: How BCIT helps former military members thrive in the civilian workforce
Oct 29: Join BCIT for Military Campus Connect
As Remembrance Day nears, BCIT will be hosting Military Campus Connect on the Burnaby Campus, SE16 and Campus Square (10-2pm). The Military Campus Connect is an engaging event that honors our military community while bridging connections between military service and post-secondary education. Join us for an enriching day filled with activities, information, and opportunities to connect.
Attendees can expect to:
- Get to know supports available for veteran and military students
- Network with industry professionals
- Participate in a fun, physical challenge
- Have a chance to win great prizes!
Learn more about the BCIT Legion Military Skills Conversion program.