BCIT Marketing Association recognized as Top 5 Chapter in North America

BCITMA recognized as top 5 chapter

Congratulations to the BCIT Marketing Association (BCITMA) on receiving Top 5 Chapter recognition from the American Marketing Association (AMA). At the 2021 AMA International Collegiate Conference, BCITMA was selected from 300 post-secondary chapters across North America. This recognition is a testament to the outstanding accomplishment and leadership of BCIT Marketing students, as well as the … Read more

Extended Provincial Health Orders – April 20

Extended Provincial Health Orders – April 20

Yesterday, the Premier of British Columbia and the Provincial Health Officer announced an extension on the current Provincial Public Health Orders for a further five weeks, through to May 25, 2021, at midnight. Current Orders The following Orders remain in effect to address the rising COVID-19 case count and to help break the chain of … Read more

Earth Day: 9 ways BCIT made sustainability a top priority

Forest and Natural Areas Management

Each year, the world comes together on Earth Day to call for bold action, innovation, and global education in combatting climate change. BCIT shares this strong commitment to sustainability, as such, our Sustainability Vision aims to enable people to live socially just lives within ecological limits. To mark this worldwide event, here are some highlights … Read more

Ballerina-turned-cabinetmaker supports women in trades with BCIT bursary

Brandy Kawulka sits on a white loveseat smiling at the camera with hands crossed in front of her

Since her first dance class at eight years old, Brandy Kawulka says she was destined to be a ballet dancer. Through commitment and dedication, Brandy achieved her childhood dream: to become a professional ballet dancer with Goh Ballet. But after years in the professional dance world, Brandy’s vision for her life started to shift. “Ballet … Read more

Catalyzing innovation: BCIT introduces Centre for Digital Transformation

Abstract illustration conveying digital transformation

To support industries across BC and beyond in embracing digital transformation, the British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) is launching the Centre for Digital Transformation (C4DT) as a resource hub for future-proof education and careers. Digital transformation is inevitable and has become a key strategic initiative across most if not all organizations. According to the … Read more

Forging paths: $1M donation from Gene Haas Foundation paves the way for BCIT students through faculty like Indigenous Red Seal Machinist Chelsea Barron

Chelsea Barron in machine shop smiling

Chelsea Barron has an angel. Her name was Angelina. She hunted on horseback, and was a residential school survivor and fierce mother of nine children. Angelina was her grandmother and is a driving inspiration in Chelsea’s life. “My grandmother was barely 20 years old when she decided to leave the reservation,” Chelsea says, recalling stories … Read more

Elevator Wrap: final project for second year Graphic Communications Technology Management students

Students hold up a GTEC banner in the lab

This article was written by Graphic Communications Technology Management (GTEC) student Kiana Benoit. Kiana is sharing what projects looked like this year for her in this program and walks us through her final project for the school year. – My program, Graphic Communications Technology Management, has always focused a lot on projects and hands-on assignments. … Read more

Graduate Advice: How to get hired before or right after graduation

BCIT Graduate Advice

With five campuses and around 50,000 students enrolled each year, BCIT is one of BC’s largest post-secondary. BCIT degree graduates have a 98% employment while diploma and certificate graduates have a 93% employment and apprentice completers have a 98% employment. How are BCIT students in finding employment? In this Graduate Advice series, we ask our … Read more