BCIT and Teck Resources Limited (TSX: TECK.A and TECK.B, NYSE: TECK) (“Teck”) today announced the installation of more than one thousand antimicrobial copper patches on high-touch surfaces at the British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) in Burnaby, BC, the first installation of its kind at a post-secondary institution in Canada. Funded by Teck through its … Read more
When it comes to cutting-edge trades training that meets industry demand, BCIT has once again demonstrated it is leading the charge. BCIT has partnered with Canadian Tire stores across BC to create an automotive apprenticeship training program uniquely tailored to Canadian Tire’s service standards and specifications, as well as to meet the growing demand for … Read more
As you have likely heard, BCIT is working to implement vaccine-related protocols including mandatory confidential vaccine reporting for those immunized, and mandatory regular rapid testing for those who choose not to share their vaccination status or to not be vaccinated. In concert with the post-secondary sector, we hope to share these practices as soon as … Read more
In this video update, President Kathy Kinloch welcomes BCIT faculty, staff, and students to the Fall term and provides an update on safety measures in place at our BCIT Campuses, such as the mandatory mask requirement in all indoor public spaces on campus and vaccine protocols coming to BCIT. Welcome to the start of a new … Read more
With the start of the Fall term imminent, I know you have a lot of questions about the safety measures BCIT will be taking to protect our community as COVID cases continue to rise in BC. We are working very closely with the Ministry of Advanced Education and Skills Training, the Provincial Health Officer, and … Read more
Some sweet new activities are underway on BCIT campus rooftops around the Lower Mainland. The BeeCIT honeybee and pollinator program, has expanded beyond its initial Burnaby base, to include honey bee hives at the Downtown, Marine, and Aerospace campuses. BCIT Facilities teamed up with urban beekeeping partner Alvéole to install the hives that house docile … Read more
*The last update on this article was on October 8, 2021. Read the Ministry PHO mask guidance for BC post-secondary article for the most up to date information on mask requirements. Following today’s announcement from the Provincial Health Officer, I would like to provide an update on the mask requirements on all BCIT campuses. Masks … Read more
As industries grow and adapt to both technological and social transformations in Canadian society, polytechnics work to ensure their program offerings keep pace with a dynamic labour market. One way they do this is by involving industry experts in curriculum design, ensuring programs meet the needs of an evolving workforce. With increasing demand for mid-career … Read more
BCIT alumna Donna Grant is the new President of the Vancouver Regional Construction Association (VRCA), and she couldn’t be happier. But it wasn’t always smooth sailing for Donna. Raising two daughters by herself from the time she was pregnant with her youngest, Donna sometimes struggled to find balance, but she still managed to volunteer her … Read more
Today, the Government of British Columbia announced that proof of vaccination will be required in British Columbia for people attending certain non-essential social and recreational gatherings and events. The new order will come into effect September 13, 2021 and serves as an effort to continue increasing the vaccination rate across the province and to provide confidence … Read more