At BCIT, 39% of students speak a language other than English at home. Transitioning to student life can be particularly tough when someone has English as an Additional Language (EAL) – often juggling between course materials and technology knowledge, as well as unfamiliar cultural norms and language barriers. BCIT English Language Support Services provide multidimensional language … Read more
BCIT’s new Technical Communication Essentials Microcredential sharpens skills employers want across roles and sectors. “Successful organizations rely increasingly on effectively gathering, managing, conveying, and exchanging substantial amounts of information,” explains Nick Fox, BCIT Communication Department Faculty Member. “Technical communicators ensure that information is clear, coherent, organized, and targeted, so it meets audience needs and business … Read more
Our number one priority at BCIT is to ensure the safety of our staff, students, and faculty. It is in that light that we want to share an important safety and security related incident. The BCIT Safety, Security, and Emergency Management (SSEM) team received reports of a suspicious person on BCIT Burnaby Campus, the evening … Read more
Steve Corbeil knew he wanted to work in law enforcement. The BCIT Bachelor of Technology in Forensic Investigation: Crime and Intelligence Analysis (CIA) helped him develop his skill set. Now he loves his work in helping keep kids safe in and out of school. Here’s our chat: Q: What were you doing before you started … Read more
In recognition of Cybersecurity Awareness Month, students from 14 universities and colleges across North America competed on October 22 in St. Petersburg, Florida, in the annual ‘Capture the Flag’ (CTF) challenge organized by financial firm Raymond James, where they defended against potential hacking threats. It was the first time BCIT got invited to this event, … Read more
It’s the season of giving and finding that perfect gift to appreciate your loved ones is an all-too-common challenge. Look no further—the BCIT Alumni Holiday Market has got you covered. The BCIT Alumni Association (BCITAA) invites you to shop the third-annual Holiday Market, which runs from November 1 to December 31, 2022. The market features … Read more
The British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) is excited to congratulate Dr. Jaimie Borisoff, Director, BCIT MAKE+, Applied Research, as an inductee into the BC Sports Hall of Fame in a ceremony held at BC Place Stadium in Vancouver, BC on October 25, 2022. “We were extremely honoured to have been able to pay tribute … Read more
Major theme parks like Universal Studios and Disneyland, attract millions of guests each year with motion-based themed rides that make you feel like you’re actually in a movie scene. That effect may seem like magic but it’s actually the work of Controls Engineers like BCIT alumna Ema Baksa, who creates the motion of dark rides … Read more
While BCIT has always been a leader in delivering part-time learning for students, the launch of Flexible Learning signals an evolution in the Institute’s nearly 60-year legacy of delivering industry-focused, job-ready education. Flexible Learning encompasses a suite of learning options – part-time courses, microcredentials, industry services, and free online learning courses – that allow skilled … Read more
Most of us have hired or worked with a BCIT grad. But BCIT Computing seeks to support organizations far beyond just graduating (a lot of!) job-ready talent. Here are some of the ways your organization might benefit from connecting to BCIT Computing: 1. Industry-focused courses to support in-demand jobs Like recent new offerings in MS … Read more