“I’ve loved computers and technology all my life, I can’t remember a time when I haven’t been heavily involved with them, though they were largely kept as a hobby,” explains James Black, graduating this spring with his Bachelor of Technology – Forensic Investigation, Digital Forensics and Cybersecurity Option. James took some time before finding his … Read more
BCIT is excited to announce that Steve Perry has been appointed Dean, School of Transportation. Steve brings 14 years of academic leadership at BCIT across multiple transportation sector campuses, the Bachelor of Technology, Trades Discovery, and Access programs. He leads major initiatives to grow transportation education, including delivery of industry services to meet rapidly evolving … Read more
Earlier this month, British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) was named a recipient of a $100,000 grant from building solutions leader Johnson Controls. BCIT students in trades programs, such as BCIT’s Telecommunications Systems Technician Diploma Program, Electrical Foundation, Security Systems Technician, and Automated Controls Installation and Maintenance certification programs will see increased funding in classroom … Read more
Some say you need to be in it for the long haul, and BCIT Computing grad Christian Fenn is precisely that. Over the past eight years, he has accumulated five credentials: two associate certificates, one certificate, one diploma, and a Bachelor of Technology in Computer Systems. The irony is that Christian wasn’t initially interested in … Read more
BCIT officially opened its Indigenous Garden earlier this month. The tiered garden in the courtyard, between SW1 and SW3 on the Burnaby Campus, provides a dedicated area to cultivate a range of Indigenous plants and is also built to be a peaceful green space for students and staff to enjoy. The range of plants includes … Read more
This year’s National Nursing Week – May 9 to 15 – recognizes nurses in a patient’s healthcare journey. As reflected in the theme #WeAnswerTheCall, National Nursing Week is an occasion to honour nurses and their dedication, resilience, and compassion in caring for the community. “This sort of acknowledgment and support is important,” says Shelley Fraser, … Read more
Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, Environmental Public Health Professionals (EPHPs) across the country played a critical role in ensuring the health and safety of communities. These individuals are the Health Officers who worked on the frontline to provide education, case and contact tracing, and the enforcement of Public Health Orders. Beyond the COVID-19 pandemic, the routine … Read more
The workforce is rapidly evolving, with microcredentials emerging as a powerful tool to provide industry professionals with the knowledge and competencies for high-demand jobs. In the present, microcredentials are expanding across BC and Canada. And in the future, you can expect them to be a common and flexible pathway for recent graduates and industry professionals … Read more
A new BCIT partnership with the Lillooet Tribal Council brings culture — and laughter — into the classroom, and beyond. “Try to bring it out with humour. Make them feel comfortable,” says St’át’imc Elder from Qaqy’ten/Sekwel’ and language teacher Linda Redan. “It drops that wall and they start to remember what they’ve heard from other … Read more
BCIT Smart Microgrid Research Team (SMART) received the Electricity Human Resources Canada Award for Innovation in Human Resources Practices. The Electricity Human Resources Canada’s (EHRC) annual Awards of Excellence recognizes and highlights the outstanding achievements of those at the forefront of industry HR best practices and leadership. Bruce Harris, EHRC Board Member, presented the award … Read more