The workload associated with being a BCIT student is pretty intense. This means, students like myself, have to spend most of their “free” time studying and reviewing their notes. As the hours go by at my desk, I have started to notice just how many things are out there trying to prevent me from being … Read more
Cities in British Columbia have an array of laws governing local building regulations, sometimes leading to confusion and inconsistency. The Province is now taking action to unify green building standards with the implementation of the new BC Energy Step Code, which will take the province to a higher level of energy efficiency. The BC Energy Step … Read more
Looking to further your electrical career with an in-demand advanced certificate? BCIT School of Construction and the Environment’s new program, Advanced Certificate in Automated Controls Installation and Maintenance (ACIM), is currently the only one offered in Canada. The program is creating quite the buzz in the electrical industry – and it can be completed in … Read more
1. Climbing wall BCIT Recreation has a drop in climbing wall that as a BCIT student you have access to whenever you feel like you need a break. 2. Working out Whether its doing cardio or lifting weights, exercising will make you feel better. This one is my favourite because it helps me relieve stress … Read more
Cybersecurity break-ins are a worldwide problem. With over 40 billion hacks each year through the World Wide Web, the numbers are mind-boggling. The costs are similarly high: governments and businesses can expect to lose roughly $400 billion annually in damages and property loss due to such attacks. As the number of devices grows with an … Read more
Ultrasound to fruit? You might be asking yourself what the connection is there. Let me clear it up – you’ve probably seen those charts that say what size your baby is based on how far along the mother is. For example, week 5 they are the size of a sesame seed, 7 weeks a blueberry, … Read more
NEWS RELEASE February 23, 2018 – Natural Resources Canada BURNABY, B.C. –Electric, hybrid and alternative fuel vehicles decrease greenhouse gas emissions and in some cases can significantly reduce fuel costs. Canada continues to make strategic investments to help Canadians make greener choices and to encourage widespread adoption of electric and alternative fuel vehicles. Member of … Read more
For the eighth consecutive year, the British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) has been named one of British Columbia’s Top 100 Employers. “We are honoured to be recognized as one of the province’s top employers,” says Ana Lopez, Vice President, Human Resources and People Development. “This award is a celebration of BCIT’s most valuable asset – … Read more
Hey it’s Megan! Recently the Human Resources students came together in our set to make up a volleyball team called “Friends with Benefit Plans”. Majority of us are beginners to intermediate skill levels, but it is a great way to get to know people in your program outside of group projects and homework. I’d highly … Read more
On February 20, 2018, approximately 450 BCIT students crossed the stage to collect their hard-earned diplomas, flipped the tassels on their grad caps—signifying the change from student to graduate—and officially entered the ranks of our nearly 175,000 BCIT alumni. Congratulations to our new graduates, their family and friends, and the faculty and staff who supported … Read more