James Bourget, BCIT instructor and Principal at RDH Building Science was recognized by the Vancouver Regional Construction Association (VRCA) with the Award of Excellence for Outstanding Achievement in Education Leadership at the 32nd annual VRCA Awards of Excellence gala at the Vancouver Convention Centre West. James has been a pillar for zero energy and zero … Read more
Each year, BCIT delivers innovative, hands-on education that meets the evolving needs of industry to nearly 45,000 students across five campuses. In addition to our accredited training in the four areas of engineering, BCIT is the only place in Western Canada where you can graduate with the Bachelor of Engineering in Mining and Mineral Resource … Read more
“Never in my academic career would I have expected to verbally present my research in a conference” says BCIT Forensics grad Eva Ip. “It was such an incredible experience.” Eva just graduated from the Forensic Investigation (Forensic Science Option) Bachelor of Technology program. She transferred into the program after initially studying criminology and linguistics. Why … Read more
BCIT Marketing Communications student Mitchell Garrett is a goal keeper, not just on the ice playing para hockey but in every aspect of his life — from crafting a new career to advocating for people with disabilities. “No matter what situation you’re in, you have to have a next step,” explains Mitchell. “I always have a … Read more
There is more than one path towards a career in engineering. Whether your passion lies in a 4-year full-time Bachelor of Engineering degree or an 18-month diploma program, BCIT offers a wide range of degree and program options that will help you develop the essential hands-on skills and competencies to succeed as a woman in … Read more
Computer Systems Technology (CST) students took home a number of awards at the recent nwPlus cmd-f hackathon for their webapp LinkAge. The team of Alissa Graham, Cindy Liu, Deanna Lepke, and Melanie Ta earned three sponsor awards: 1st place for TELUS’ Leverage technology to support social sustainability and community building, Most Creative Use of Twilio, … Read more
Congratulations to the BCIT Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program for receiving the BCcampus Award for Excellence in Open Education. As an award recipient, the BCIT BSN program is recognized for its instrumental role in developing nursing open educational resources (OER). This contributed to a number of OER projects over the past two years, … Read more
Artificial intelligence. Cybersecurity. Robotics. If the prospect of working with new and developing technologies to solve real-world problems inspires you, a future in engineering may be right for you. BCIT is a leader in preparing graduates for careers in engineering, technology, and trades in the oil and gas, manufacturing, process, telecommunication, and renewable energy industry … Read more
EllisDon, an employee-owned Canadian construction company based in London, Ontario, is helping to bring student ideas to life by sponsoring the BCIT Student Innovation Challenge. The BCIT Student Innovation Challenge helps to create an inclusive space for innovation and encourages students to turn their bright ideas into business plans and prototypes, which may eventually be commercialized. For … Read more
Continuing on the success of the Indigenous Internship Program’s inaugural year, Clear Seas is launching the 2022 edition of this important educational initiative, in collaboration with Mitacs and the British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT). “The program is intended to build capacity within Indigenous communities by providing opportunities for the students to connect with the … Read more