In an effort to build a green economy, the Government of Canada announced that they will be requiring 100% of car and passenger truck sales to be zero-emission by 2035. The plan has been put in place to cut pollution from all sectors of the economy – including from the transportation sector, which accounts for … Read more
The BCIT School of Business + Media hosted its annual Student Innovation Design and Technology Showcase on December 8 at the BCIT Burnaby Campus. The showcase highlights innovative projects by students in the BCIT Digital Design and Development (D3) and the BCIT Full Stack Web Development (FSWD) programs – where students build on the skills … Read more
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
The Province of British Columbia announced proposed changes to the building code that will expand the use of mass timber to build taller buildings and to make stronger communities. These changes will allow buildings, such as schools, shopping centres and housing to be built faster, leading to a better environment and economy. The proposed code … Read more
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
When Orrett Morgan first joined BCIT as Program Head of the Technology Support Professional (TSP) program in 2008, the classroom looked, and felt, very different. Although the program was teaching cutting-edge and job-ready skills just as it is today, the ways in which students now learn those skills have evolved – thanks to Orrett. A … Read more
It is estimated that about one million job openings available in BC in the next ten years. As the only BC post-secondary Institute with a provincial mandate for strategic workforce development, British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) plays a crucial role in connecting education, industry, and government to meet the evolving needs of the labour … Read more
A career in tech offers the opportunity to create something meaningful and make a significant impact. – Anna Nguyen Computing student Anna Nguyen was recently awarded the prestigious 2023 BC Women in Technology Scholarship by the BC Scholarship Society. This annual scholarship is granted to 10 women who are pursuing post-secondary studies in British Columbia, … Read more
Congratulations to BCIT Bachelor of Accounting students Paul de Blois, Maya Khera, Daniel Ryu, and Sam Woo for winning first place in the national Business Valuation Challenge case challenge, organized by the Chartered Business Valuators Institute (CBV Institute). As a result of winning first place, the team received $10,000 and complimentary enrolment in Level 1 … Read more
Anna Lary is a Master Electrician and Electrical faculty who has a passion for creating an inclusive, welcoming, and learning-focused environment for her students. Anna hosted the Equity in Electrical event as she wanted to showcase what can happen when students, alumni, faculty, and industry professionals come together to build connections – especially for underrepresented … Read more