We’ve probably all had them: the automated phone calls or emails telling us our credit card has been suspended, or the voice alerting us to an urgent tax problem. Often coming in at disorienting hours, these fraudsters can confuse people enough that they let their guard down and become the victims of financial crime. Such … Read more
In 2015, Kenneth Lieblich found himself suddenly unemployed. In his early 40s, he had established a decades-long career in public policy and government, including working in the House of Commons and assisting former Deputy Premier and Minister of Finance Colin Hansen. His income supported his wife and their four children (two of whom have special … Read more
For many BCIT students, we tend to go to BCIT for the job prospects after graduation. We focus on getting our diplomas/degrees and go straight into the work force. I was set to graduate this past June with four courses left but decided to go abroad and I haven’t looked back since. Here are my … Read more
For the fourth year in a row, students from California State University Long Beach (Cal State) visited BCIT for an in-depth international forensic experience. Not only do students become better prepared to work on trans-national crimes, the Vancouver experience helps students gain a comparative perspective between the US and Canada. Mock scene to develop real … Read more
An environmentally-focused workshop bringing together, students, industry experts, and researchers was held at the BCIT Center for Applied Research and Innovation (CARI) on July 9 to discuss an important topic that sparks the curiosity of many: Where Does Your Recycling Go? The purpose of the workshop focused on two objectives: identifying the critical uncertainties and … Read more
BCIT is pleased to announce the appointment of Tami Pierce as Associate Director of Indigenous Initiatives and Partnerships. Tami joins BCIT with more than 25 years of experience advancing Indigenous education. She holds a Bachelor of General Studies and a Master of Education from Simon Fraser University. A proud Indigenous (Tsimshian) and Japanese woman, Tami … Read more
BCIT is pleased to announce that Doug Eveneshen has been elected by the Board of Governors as Board Chair effective June 25, 2019. Doug graduated from BCIT in 1985 in Survey Technology, School of Construction and the Environment. He is the Chief Executive Officer at the Stabilization Credit Union and was formerly President and CEO … Read more
Today, women represent only two percent of the world’s 1.2 million seafarers. To help increase these numbers, Canadian shipowners as well as international shipping organizations have launched new initiatives to highlight career opportunities for women as well as the contributions they are already making in a wide range of maritime professions. #IamOnBoard with gender equality … Read more
What happens when we bring together Business and Nursing students at City Hall? The answer is better solutions to complex city challenges. This spring, CityStudio piloted a new kind of collaboration together with BCIT, the City of Vancouver and Vancouver Coastal Health. The project was one of eighteen course collaborations that brought together students and city staff … Read more
It’s called the “right to repair,” a growing movement in North America and Europe that calls on manufacturers to design products, particularly electronics, that can be easily fixed instead of thrown away. Along with Repair Cafes, the movement aims to extend product life, conserve resources, create jobs, and encourage a culture that values durable and … Read more