Only five per cent of skilled trades workers across the country are women, according to Statistics Canada. In efforts to inspire more young women to pursue a career in skilled trades, BCIT welcomed more than 80 high school students from 10 school districts across British Columbia for a day of empowerment and excitement at the … Read more
The British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) has been named one of Canada’s Greenest Employers by Canada’s Top 100 Employers. This special designation recognizes employers across Canada who demonstrate exceptional leadership in developing green initiatives and creating a culture of environmental awareness across their organizations. BCIT was specifically acknowledged for its holistic approach to sustainability. … Read more
BCIT celebrated 11 students who completed the Enhanced Bridge Watch Rating program (BWR-E) in a graduation ceremony at the Marine Campus. The ceremony included a performance from the talented ensemble Haisla Braid. The performance featured 35 singers, drummers, and dancers spanning all ages from the Haisla Nation in Kitimat, BC. The group entered the graduation … Read more
Our engineering students from various disciplines had the opportunity to participate in some exciting competitions recently that helped challenge their minds and expand their experience. In February, two of our Civil Engineering student groups were able to participate in the 40th Troitsky Bridge Building Competition in Montreal by doing their own fundraising. This competition is … Read more
Putting people at the core of everything we do is paramount at the British Columbia Institute of Technology. We are committed to ensuring our people — those who make BCIT distinct, are developing while feeling valued, supported, and connected. BCIT is a people-first organization. We aim to celebrate our employees by sharing their stories through the Our … Read more
Hey, future tech innovators! Are you fascinated by the endless possibilities of technology and considering a career in this dynamic field? Selecting the right diploma program is a crucial step on your journey. With so many options, it can feel like finding the perfect app in a crowded app store. But don’t worry! We’re here … Read more
Tradespeople in British Columbia now have access to new and specialized training opportunities through TradeUpBC, an online hub that supports experienced trades professionals and employers. “Tradespeople in British Columbia build the foundation of the province that we all benefit from. It’s their growing expertise, skill and innovation that contribute to BC now and will continue … Read more
A 34 Year Tradition The 34th annual Canadian Mining Games competition provided an opportunity for mining engineering students from across Canada to showcase their mining knowledge, problem-solving and adaptive capabilities through a variety of challenges. Through such a unique opportunity, students and sponsors were able to network, recruit and achieve brand exposure from the mining … Read more
The Homebuilders Association of Vancouver (HAVAN) awarded four deserving BCIT Carpentry students scholarships for the 23rd year since the inception of this scholarship at the HAVAN Annual General Meeting. BCIT Associate Dean of Building Design and Construction, David Dunn announced this year’s Carpentry student recipients for the 2024 HAVAN Scholarships – Emma Albaek-Christensen, Jaden Chong, … Read more
As a BCIT Broadcast and Online Journalism student, I know firsthand that many of my peers have not even traveled the full length of the BCIT Burnaby Campus – let alone explore the inside spaces of all the buildings. Which is why this article is going to give students a peek inside some of the … Read more