It’s amazing what you can do with a graphic design career these days. From creating beautiful logos to perfecting digital interfaces, every organization that engages customers with a website or mobile app needs a designer’s keen eye. At the same time, there’s never been more variety in media and entertainment—all the content on HBO, Netflix, … Read more
Foresight Cleantech Accelerator Centre awarded BCIT Applied Research and the Smart Microgrid Applied Research Team the 2020 Cleantech Educational Institution Award at the inaugural Cleantech Awards Show at the Globe 2020 Forum in Vancouver on February 11, 2020. Foresight 1st annual BC Cleantech Awards award program celebrates organizations and thought leaders from throughout the BC … Read more
BC Premier John Horgan and Minister Melanie Mark were joined by BCIT students and faculty at the BCIT Annacis Island Campus as the Premier announced the new BC Access Grant that will make life more affordable for eligible students pursuing college or university education. “The new BC Access Grant will break down financial barriers and … Read more
BCIT celebrated more than 500 students who crossed the convocation stage this week to join the growing family of 185,000 BCIT alumni who are around the world, in every sector, conquering today’s complex world. As Kathy Kinloch, President of BCIT, shared, “Each of our graduates have played a role in helping us deliver on our … Read more
UPDATE: Watch CTV News for the competition coverage that took place at BCIT on February 22, 2020. In an ever-changing and increasingly complex world, it’s more important than ever that students develop the skills for critical thinking and collaboration. The VEX Robotics Competition brings science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) skills to life by challenging high school students … Read more
I sat down with Fariba Pacheleh, BCIT Computing Program Advisory Committee (PAC) Chair, to learn more about her experience as an immigrant woman in STEM and to find out what led her to be such a dedicated leader and mentor in the technology community. Choosing a tech career path After success with the extremely competitive … Read more
For over 50 years, BCIT has cultivated a remarkable reputation for educating job-ready students. Behind that success is the outstanding faculty and staff who help BCIT deliver on its vision to empower people, shape BC, and inspire global progress. As a people-focused organization, BCIT is thrilled to be recognized by Canada’s Top 100 Employers as … Read more
The Smart Microgrid Applied Research Team (SMART) NuGrid Medium Voltage Testing Lab is now complete and ready for use. The lab is located at the BCIT Centre for Applied Research and Innovation In 2015, the BCIT SMART team and Vancouver based NuGrid Power Corporation received funding from the BC Innovative Clean Energy (ICE) Fund and the … Read more
The business world is changing, both in British Columbia and across the globe. On one hand, the options have never been greater—just think about all the products, services, and apps you use, and the companies bringing them to life. On the other hand, we’re seeing an unprecedented shift as baby boomers retire and leave thousands … Read more
It’s mid-February. And on supermarket shelves, the red and green of a now-distant holiday has been displaced by swaths of pink hearts and cheery cherubs. Ready or not, Valentine’s Day is here. At BCIT, it’s time to bring back our popular alumni love stories. Read on, as our featured couples spill the tea. (Do you … Read more