Jonathon Leathers is not only an instructor, but a business owner, mentor, and organizer of WordCamp Vancouver. He shares how completing the Front-End Web Developer (FWD) program at BCIT has changed his career, and allowed him to create impactful opportunities for others. Where did you start your career? After earning my Bachelor’s degree in California … Read more
There’s one group in Canada whose growth is quickly outpacing all others: Indigenous youth. Since 2006, the country’s Indigenous population has increased 42.5%—over four times as fast as other demographics—and younger generations, in particular, have seen gains of 39%. These young people are smart, driven, pragmatic, and motivated to join the workforce. But too … Read more
In a new partnership launched this September, the BCIT Alumni Association and Prospera Credit Union are proud to offer eligible BCIT trades apprenticeship students financial support to bridge the gap between being accepted at BCIT and the start of Employment Insurance (EI) benefits. “We are so pleased to partner with Prospera Credit Union on this … Read more
Note to media: Interview opportunities available with Dr. Paula Brown. Please contact Amy Chen, 778-384-7245. High-resolution photos related to this story are available for download. Kombucha: an alcoholic or non-alcoholic beverage? The BCIT Natural Health and Food Products Research Group (NRG) is collaborating with the BC Centre for Disease Control (BCCDC) to evaluate ethanol levels in … Read more
Congratulations to Wayne Hand, Dean for School of Construction and the Environment at BCIT, for being awarded the Vancouver Regional Construction Association (VCRA) Outstanding Achievement Award in the Education Leadership category. This award was presented to Wayne during the annual VCRA Awards of Excellence event and recognizes Wayne for his volunteerism and dedication in advancing … Read more
What do the Vancouver Fringe Festival, Grouse Mountain, and BCIT have in common? They’ve all been voted winners in The Georgia Straight’s 24th Annual Best of Vancouver Awards, which recognize organizations across the city in a variety of categories. For the second year running, BCIT is honoured to have received the title of Best Digital-Tech … Read more
Maria Bushmin is a second year Marketing student who successfully landed a summer job and has continued to work part-time this Fall with the Smart Microgrid Applied Research Team at the Centre of Applied Research and Innovation (CARI). Working with Joey Dabell, Applied Research SMART Project Leader, applied research IRF Funded project which attempts to … Read more
It was 1970. BCIT students wore jackets and ties to class and campus parking was plentiful. Morrie Steele was one of two male students preparing to graduate from the newly created BCIT Nursing program. The new two year Nursing program at BCIT was shorter than the three year program at Vancouver General Hospital and considerably … Read more
According to Google, overwhelm means to “bury or drown beneath a huge mass.” Are you feeling overwhelmed? If yes, know that you’re not alone. I mentioned in my last article that a BCIT student takes a minimum of seven courses per term – that’s a lot. As a second-year student at BCIT, I’ve had plenty … Read more
More than 800 guests attended the 17th annual BCIT Distinguished Awards that celebrated the two recipients of our 2020 Honorary Doctorate of Technology and four recipients of our 2019 BCIT Distinguished Awards. The evening highlighted the passion and excellence of these remarkable individuals and the BCIT values that they embody through their bold leadership. Their … Read more