Amy Chen 
BCIT Television and Video Production Instructor Rob Nason recently celebrated his 50 years of teaching at BCIT. When you’ve been teaching for half a century, you witness a lot of change. Rob Nason reflects on 50 years of teaching at BCIT and the educational ingredients that have stood the test of time. In an article … Read more
When training or searching for a job, people often want to cast the widest possible net. If your skill sets have a little of everything, then surely you’ll be hired somewhere. But that logic is flawed for a couple reasons. First, you have to compete with a large number of fellow job seekers with similar … Read more
As we look to celebrating our graduates at the upcoming virtual Winter 2021 Convocation Celebration on March 23, we turn to our BCIT graduates for their advice to prospective students. In the coming weeks, we’ll be sharing a series of Graduate Advice from some our graduates who have demonstrated remarkable resilience, innovation, and leadership during … Read more
Over the course of 2020, the world changed almost beyond recognition. So it begs the question: what kinds of jobs will there be in 2021 and beyond? The short answer is that there are actually boundless opportunities. That said, the in-demand careers of tomorrow will look a bit different than today’s, for a few reasons. … Read more
This week marks a year since our lives, work, and the world changed dramatically as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Together we have demonstrated tremendous resilience, kindness, patience, and innovation within our classrooms and communities. We commend all those who persevered in new learning and teaching environments, and express our deep thanks for those … Read more
The British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) was built on a simple premise: that the best way to prepare students for the workforce is to provide hands-on training, in the classroom and in the field. So by all accounts, the global pandemic should have sent the Institute into a tailspin. But instead, one year later, … Read more
Some clarity on mask requirements on BCIT campuses when physical distancing is not consistently possible. Mask requirements – when physical distancing isn’t possible Where maintaining two metres physical distance is NOT possible on campus, required mitigations must be outlined and approved in your Safety Plans. As a general rule, when you can’t consistently maintain the recommended … Read more
Embarking on a journey into post-secondary is exciting and momentous but this experience could feel different than usual during the COVID-19 pandemic. BCIT recognizes the challenges many current and prospective students are facing in these uncertain times, and we are here to support you on your educational journey. Big Info, our largest program expo and … Read more
The British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) is launching its first ever microcredential programs to provide learners with an industry-focused, applied education that allows them to rapidly upskill or reskill, build resiliency, and stay ahead of workplace trends. Microcredentials are flexible, short-term programs that help learners quickly master new competencies and gain knowledge essential to … Read more
Microcredentials are a key part of a new initiative that will fast-track British Columbians to gain the education and skills they need for high-demand jobs. “Microcredentials are an exciting new initiative for BC post-secondary education that will enable learners to get the education and skills they need to access high-demand jobs,” said Anne Kang, Minister … Read more