This past November, the BCIT International Student Mobility program took two students and two instructors from the School of Transportation Automotive Service Technician and Operations (AST) program to teach a week of classes at OSAN University in South Korea. Through this program, BCIT students expand their applied learning experience abroad, and gain a global perspective … Read more
Last week, BCIT hosted the Western Engineering Competition (WEC). Throughout the three-day event, 250+ top engineering students from 14 universities competed for bragging rights and their place at the Canadian Engineering Competition (CEC). This year marked the first time a polytechnic has ever hosted the event as well as the first time BCIT has ever … Read more
This morning, Minister Melanie Mark, Minister of Advanced Education, Skills and Training announced a significant tech-programming expansion at post-secondary institutions across the province. “We’re helping students in British Columbia by improving access to education with thousands more tech spaces that include degree, diploma and certificate programs,” said Mark. “Our vibrant tech sector supports good-paying jobs, … Read more
This week at BCIT, the Recreation Services department is putting on a fun, four-day event for students to get out, get active and cover themselves in glow paint. Monday night was the first of 4 nights filled with glow-themed exercise. I was lucky enough to attend this event, spending 60 sweaty minutes on a spin … Read more
Two more sleeps until JDC West 2018! Excited and nervous at the same time. You can follow and support us @BCITJDCWEST with any of these hashtags #jdcwest2018 #embracingdiversity #alongcamepoly #litx5
Christmas break has ended and students have returned to campus to start a new semester. It is always tough going back to class after long weeks at home lounging, eating lots of great food, visiting family and friends. I definitely struggle to get through the first week and regain my focus in the classroom. This … Read more
BCIT instructor Jimmy Lowe has built a reputation for innovation in the chemistry lab, which makes him a natural to head a national association of his peers. Jimmy became head of College Chemistry Canada (C3) at its annual conference held at the University of Toronto this past spring. The conference is well into its fifth … Read more
If you wanted to work at a particular organization, how many times would you submit your resume before giving up? Once? Twice? Maybe even 10 times? Not if you’re Candace McKibbon. “It took me months,” recalls the Airport Operations Diploma alumna (2014) of trying to land her first job after graduating from BCIT. “I sent … Read more
Postings for 2018 student jobs are rolling out and depending on your program, it may be an exciting time to start (or continue) gaining experience. This is my first of two posts to help you gain some perspective on the world of work experience and co-op. While today’s post is about the positives, the second … Read more
These top five “Must-Haves” is a mixture of things that I found useful in the program and things I just wanted to have. You do not need to have any of these. 1. Invest in a good printer or look into a printing service Remember that this program is about ultrasound which means you will … Read more