BCIT hosts Pitch and Plate to foster innovation in BC’s food industry

The BCIT commitment to fostering innovation in the food industry was on full display last week as the Natural Health and Food Products Research Group (NRG) and BCIT Corporate Services, in collaboration with Feed BC and the Ministry of Agriculture and Food, hosted the seventh annual Pitch and Plate event at the BCIT Burnaby Campus. … Read more

Research on impacts of road salt on salmon involving BCIT researchers awarded NSERC Alliance grant

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A five-year, $550,000 Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) Alliance grant has been awarded for the Road Salt and Salmon Project. BCIT’s students and faculty have been conducting research in this multi-institute effort to understand how the use of salt for de-icing roads is affecting the salmon population in Metro Vancouver.   A … Read more

The Power of Play: Be part of the Gaming industry

Vancouver has become a global game development hub, hosting over 40 video game companies, ranging from industry giants to independent developers. If you’re interested in creating immersive games, consider the BCIT Games Development Option within the Bachelor of Science of Applied Computer Science (BScACS), which gets you job-ready for the Gaming sector within two or … Read more

Our People: Meet Wendy McLeod, Respect, Diversity, and Inclusion Coordinator

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Putting people at the core of everything we do is paramount at the British Columbia Institute of Technology. We are committed to ensuring our people — those who make BCIT distinct, are developing while feeling valued, supported, and connected. BCIT is a people-first organization. We aim to celebrate our employees by sharing their stories through the Our … Read more

Let your bright ideas shine: The 2024 BCIT Student Innovation Challenge is on

The 2024 BCIT Student Innovation Challenge has officially launched, and we are calling out to all aspiring visionaries, problem-solvers, and changemakers. This is your chance to showcase your ideas, unleash your creativity, make a difference in the world, and potentially win a cash prize. The goal of the Student Innovation Challenge is to create an … Read more

Tips to consider as you start thinking about post-secondary

Tips to consider as you start thinking about post-secondary

A lot goes into preparing for post-secondary studies, whether you’re about to graduate high school, you’re furthering your post-secondary education, or you’re looking to advance your career. BCIT prides itself in delivering flexible, relevant, and future-proof education, while also offering many resources to support learners throughout their academic journey, including those who are still exploring their … Read more

Demand leads to expansion: Front-End Web Developer program

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For those thinking of a career change, or enhancement, the leap is often daunting. How much time will it take? Will I like it? How will it work out? BCIT Computing’s 6-month Front-End Web Developer (FWD) Certificate Program is a relatively low time investment for a pivot into tech. Interest had been so strong recently … Read more

A match made in heaven: 56 years of love sparks three generations of BCIT alumni

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“BCIT was my first love story; Jim was my second,” says BCIT alumna Peggy Waldbauer, Medical Lab Technology, ’67. Peggy recalls that she loved her classes and the memories made with friends on the BCIT Burnaby Campus. Little did she know, her affinity for BCIT would lead to finding her future soulmate, sparking the next … Read more

BCIT named one of BC’s Top Employers for 2024

BCIT is named BC Top Employers 2024

The British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) has once again been recognized as one of BC’s Top Employers by Canada’s Top 100 Employers. This marks the fourteenth consecutive year in which BCIT has earned this special designation. In particular, BCIT was applauded for its prioritization and investment into a culture that values continuous growth and … Read more

Finding a fit in a flexible sector: Roelle Kim

A young woman with midlength dark hair sits in a conference room at SAP. Behind her is a line drawn art piece showing an airport with mountains behind it.

Roelle Kim graduated from the Computer Systems Technology (CST) Diploma Predictive Analytics Option in 2021 and works at SAP as a Full-Stack web developer. She told us what led her to BCIT Computing, and what she loves about working in the tech sector. What do you do when you don’t like your job? It’s challenging … Read more