BCIT joins Fortinet’s Security Academy Program to address cybersecurity skills gap

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Fortinet, a global leader in broad, integrated and automated cybersecurity solutions, announced three Canadian academic institutions that have recently joined Fortinet’s Security Academy Program. The British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT), Seneca College of Applied Arts and Technology, and Ontario College of Management and Technology join more than 15 Canada-based academic institutions and non-profit organizations … Read more

New BC Provincial Health Officer COVID-19 response orders announced November 7

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For the latest COVID-19 information please refer to the BCIT COVID-19 website. As many of you will have heard, the Provincial Health Officer issued updated COVID-19 response orders today for the Fraser Health and Vancouver Coastal Health regions (with the exception of Hope, the Central Coast, and the Bella Coola Valley). These regions include Vancouver, Burnaby, … Read more

Safety reminder: Masks and face coverings

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Safety reminder: Masks and face coverings

For the latest COVID-19 information please refer to the BCIT COVID-19 website. As COVID-19 cases continue to increase across the Lower Mainland, we would like to remind the BCIT community to continue to stay vigilant in practicing COVID-19 prevention. This includes: Staying home if you are feeling unwell. Maintaining two metres physical distance from other people. … Read more

“BCIT Industry Sponsored Student Projects program is a great opportunity for start-ups”

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Meet Nichola Lytle: mother of two young sons living in Nelson, owner of a successful design company, a Digital Arts program instructor, and currently leading not one but two tech start-ups. For both start-ups, she relied heavily on BCIT Computing‘s Industry Sponsored Student Projects program (ISSP). “I’m driven by curiosity and a passion for learning,” … Read more

BCIT South Wetland Restoration project brings education to life

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South Wetland Restoration project brings education to life for BCIT students

Frogs, birds, critters, and the community now have a newly-built wetland to enjoy on the south end of the BCIT Burnaby Campus, near Guichon Creek. The biodiversity hotspot — constructed by students as part of a three-day field course — isn’t just good for the environment, it’s also a living example of how programs at … Read more

BCIT Student Awards Celebration launches online: recognizing high-achieving students of 2020

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Congratulations to the BCIT student award recipients of 2020. On November 4, BCIT launched the online Student Awards Celebration to recognize their achievements and to provide a unique experience that students can share with their family, friends, peers, and mentors. “On behalf of all our exceptional faculty and staff here at BCIT, I am very … Read more

Health Sciences Centre: Progress update and looking ahead

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Side by side image of artist rendering of new HSC building, and photo of current HSC building under construction

The BCIT Foundation is proud to share the significant progress on the new, state-of-the-art Health Sciences Centre, slated for completion in fall 2021. As of September 2020, the INSPIRE Campaign has raised $8.89 million in support of the Health Sciences Centre. “We are closing in on reaching the $11.7 million fundraising goal for the Centre,” … Read more

‘Tis the season to support local business: shop the first-ever BCIT Alumni Holiday Market

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holiday gifts wrapped under a tree with a red ornament on top

From contactless curbside pick-up to record spikes in online shopping, the COVID-19 pandemic has drastically changed how businesses operate and consumers spend. This holiday season, the BCIT Alumni Association is encouraging shoppers to use their buying power to support alumni businesses. Introducing the BCIT Alumni Holiday Market, a website featuring exclusive offers and unique gifts … Read more

Flexible delivery format allows army medic to enrol in Forensic Nursing course at BCIT

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A flexible, online schedule let student Stephanie Patz juggle coursework with her duties as an army medic, deployed in the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic. This meant she could complete the BCIT part-time Introduction to Forensic Health Sciences even under very tough circumstances. “I was able to use my down time to work ahead … Read more

Building BC’s talent pipeline: TRIUMF and BCIT partner to develop unique work-integrated learning program

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BCIT TRIUMF

The British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) and TRIUMF, Canada’s particle accelerator centre, have partnered to develop an enhanced and multi-faceted work-integrated learning (WIL) program to address the evolving needs of British Columbia’s economy. This unique program will enable broad access to career training and create vast opportunities in a variety of STEM (science, technology, … Read more