Whether you’re a high school student exploring your post-secondary options or a working professional looking to upskill for a future-proof career, the BCIT Big Info is an open-house event that you’ll want to attend on February 15, 2023 from 4-7 pm at the Burnaby Campus. Unlike many post-secondary recruitment events, the bi-annual Big Info offers … Read more
Preparing for mid-terms or final exams can be challenging, and it’s okay to feel overwhelmed. Taking care of your mental health and well-being can be a pillar for academic success. In addition to your current resilience routine, here are five tips to manage stress and develop healthy study practices: Take care of your body Our … Read more
What do aerospace and life sciences have in common? They are both hot spots of innovation and growth in British Columbia. With over 200 companies, British Columbia has one of the largest aerospace clusters in Canada. BC’s life sciences sector is the fastest growing in Canada. PacifiCan is committed to helping businesses in these sectors … Read more
More people will soon have access to hands-on training in a new state-of-the-art training centre to help them get skills for jobs in life sciences and biomanufacturing, supporting companies to help address some of the world’s most pressing health-care challenges. The Government of BC and PacifiCan are making a combined investment of $7.2 million to … Read more
The British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) was named one of BC’s Top Employers for 2023 by Canada’s Top 100 Employers—for the thirteenth consecutive year. This special designation recognizes the BC employers that lead their industries in offering exceptional places to work. BCIT was specifically recognized for fostering a culture of encouragement and support for … Read more
With a focus on supporting BC’s vibrant technology sector, the new Tech Collider at the British Columbia Institute of Technology‘s (BCIT) Downtown Campus will connect students and industry to solve real-world challenges. “British Columbia has one of the fastest-growing tech sectors in Canada,” said Selina Robinson, Minister of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills. “Investing in … Read more
For some, stress can be isolating. For BCIT alumni couple Tarrah and Travis Prasad, an intensive five weeks of stress actually brought them together. “We weren’t in a relationship at the time,” explains Travis, who graduated with Tarrah from the Broadcast and Online Journalism program in 2016. “On-campus classes were finished, and we both happened … Read more
The year was 1981. At the time, then-BCIT student Ron Jacobson was walking to his car with some friends after class when he was stopped in his tracks. “Out of the corner of my eye, I saw the most beautiful woman,” says Ron, now a BCIT alum. “She was carrying a baseball glove and heading … Read more
BCIT Computer Systems Technology student Sally Poon is Chair of the BCIT Student Association (BCITSA) Downtown Campus (DTC) – a role where she aims to help improve daily life for the students who study here. With a mix of full-time programs and Flexible Learning the Downtown Campus is located at the heart of Vancouver’s business … Read more
It was far from love at first sight for BCIT alumni couple Ria Renouf and Jon Hall. “Snobby, serious, and too smart for me,” recalls Ria describing her first impression of Jon, who was her former BCIT classmate and is now her husband. “Technically, the first time we saw each other was on a bus,” … Read more