In 2018, Parliament unanimously passed a bill proclaiming that throughout Canada, the month of May is to be known as Canadian Jewish Heritage Month. Canadian Jewish Heritage Month is a time to recognize the contributions that Jewish Canadians have made to Canada’s social, economic, political, and cultural fabric. It is also a great opportunity to … Read more
On September 30, 2022 BCIT will join public services, post-secondary, businesses, and organizations across the country in recognition of the federal National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. September 30 has long been known as Orange Shirt Day, a campaign founded by residential school survivor Phyllis Webstad. In observance of this day, BCIT campuses and operations will … Read more
May is Asian Heritage Month in Canada, a time of year to reflect on the remarkable contributions made by the Asian community. Now more than ever, it’s important to celebrate and acknowledge the positive impact and outstanding contributions that Canadians of Asian heritage have made, including those of our BCIT alumni, students, and instructors. These … Read more
Congratulations to Dr. Hassan Farhangi, Director, BCIT Smart Microgrid Applied Research Team (SMART), for receiving the Foresight 2022 Cleantech Top Educator Award on March 24, 2022. As a recipient of the Top Educator Award, Dr. Farhangi is recognized for his leading, innovative, and collaborative approach to education in cleantech. Foresight is Canada’s Cleantech accelerator, bringing … Read more
Recognized as one of the highest opportunity occupations in BC over the next 10 years, heavy duty equipment technicians have a bright future in our province. From equipment repair to maintenance, this practical hands-on career brings together critical thinking and mechanical ability. BCIT is pleased to announce that capacity has almost doubled to train apprentices … Read more
Congratulations to BCIT Carpentry students Anthony Titotto, Trevor Vogt, Jonathan Oyama, and Timothy Ssemuddu who each received the 2022 Homebuilders Association Vancouver (HAVAN) Scholarship. David Dunn, Associate Dean, Building Design and Construction Trades, BCIT School of Construction and the Environment, announced the winners at the recent awards presentation at the HAVAN Annual General Meeting. For … Read more
Desmand King moved from Manitoulin Island, Ontario, to British Columbia when his mother relocated for work in 1996. It was after relocating to BC that he started a career driving trucks and operating cranes in the trucking industry. Desmand has always wanted to become a professional video game designer so after a decade in the … Read more
We caught up with Kansas Mackenzie to learn more about her educational journey through the Technology Support Professional (TSP) program and tips for prospective students considering the program. “I currently work for UBC IT Desktop Services. I love the mix of working with technology and getting to interact with people and help them at the … Read more
For the second consecutive year, the BCIT Marketing Association (BCITMA) has been recognized as Top 5 Collegiate Chapters in North America by the American Marketing Association (AMA) at the 2022 American Marketing Association International Collegiate in Chicago. BCITMA was selected from 300 post-secondary chapters across North America. This recognition is a testament to the outstanding accomplishment … Read more
Tamara Pongracz, Department Head, BCIT Trades Access, encourages her students to send out handwritten thank-you cards by post, a sure way to stand out in the digital age of emails and online messaging. So when the Trades Discovery instructor found herself on the receiving end of one such dispatch, she was more than a little impressed … Read more