Hello! My name is Sarah and I am a second-year BCIT student studying Interior Design. During these two years I have been living on-campus in the Maquinna Residence. In this blog post I will be talking about my experience living in residence, as well as, how to apply to become a Residence Advisor for the … Read more
BCIT welcomed the first graduating cohort from the pilot program of Associate Certificate in Industrial Wood Processing (IWP), School of Construction and the Environment (SoCE). The first cohort graduated from the pilot program in December 2018. The success of the pilot program has created another cohort of students who started in January 2019 and an additional to … Read more
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) – the post-secondary institution recognized for integrating education and industry – is announcing a partnership with Microsoft Corp. and its Technology Education and Literacy in Schools (TEALS) program to teach foundation computational skills for BC high-school students. This partnership recognizes the value of exposing young … Read more
Happy holidays to everyone! This last week I have been off from school and have been very fortunate to spend the holidays with my family. Along with the cherished time spent, I also read a few books and studied various subjects. One of them being people. How do people relate to the marine world you … Read more
With the population of older workers rising, it is becoming increasingly important for governments, employers and educational institutes to invest in adult training and education. According to Statistics Canada, 54% of Canadians aged 25 to 64 have a college or university credential; 28.5% have a bachelor’s degree. These numbers are up from previous years and the … Read more
Wildlife photographer Danny Catt got his first camera when he was 10 — and accidentally dropped it into the ocean within a week. “It was one of those old 110s, but to me it was a great loss,” he recalls. Although that was the end of his camera, his interest in photography was just beginning. … Read more
The year has only just begun, but 2019 is already looking positive for job-seekers. According to WorkBC’s most recent Labour Market Outlook report, the number of retiring baby boomers, along with economic growth, are opening new employment opportunities across the board. Of course, if you’re looking to score one of the year’s most in-demand jobs, … Read more
During our long block practicum, we have one online course per term. The course we finished earlier this month, Integrative Studies 2 (Integrative Studies 1 was part of our Level 1 curriculum), focused on quality management systems, and the application of critical thinking and ethical practice in the profession. There were a few quizzes and … Read more
Many will remember the day-to-day effects of the snow and ice that blanketed Lower Mainland streets in 2016 and 2017 . However, icy roads and sidewalks don’t just impact pedestrians and drivers; increased amounts of road salt resulting from extreme winter events also have downstream effects on the health of local ecosystems. Increased salt concentration … Read more
(This article first published in Vancouver Sun on January 4, 2019, by Kory Wilson) Core to the act of reconciliation is working together for the betterment of all through giving and sharing. In the midst of our holiday season I think it’s apt to reflect on where we have been — and imagine a new … Read more