Amy Chen 
As 2020 draws to a close, I wanted to reach out to all of our students who have continued to demonstrate resilience and positive thinking throughout the Fall term. Whether you have been learning in a blended format or fully remotely, I know that it has meant doing things differently than any of us would … Read more
In response to the global cybersecurity talent shortage, the British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) has partnered with EC-Council Canada and Circadence to develop a strong and resilient workforce equipped to solve cybersecurity challenges. “According to the report from Deloitte and Toronto Financial Services Alliances, Canadian executives view the cybersecurity talent shortage as one of the … Read more
President Kathy Kinloch shares a series of success stories that celebrate how schools across BCIT have collaborated with industry to innovate in creating applied education opportunities for BCIT learners and beyond. These practical, industry-focused programs provide learners with the skills to adapt and solve challenges in the rapidly changing workforce. Industrial Network Cybersecurity instructor Roger … Read more
Following the BC Provincial Health Officer’s expanded and updated COVID-19 response Orders announced on November 19, the Province announced yesterday that the provincial state of emergency is to extend through to the end of the day on December 7, 2020. The Province is introducing new measures to enforce the Provincial Health Officer’s guidance on mask … Read more
As you may have heard, the BC Provincial Health Officer announced expanded and updated response Orders today to aid in controlling the spread of COVID-19. Effective today, November 19, 2020 at midnight to December 7, 2020 at midnight, the following new Orders will be in place for everyone across British Columbia: Masks are now required for … Read more
Congratulations to BCIT President Kathy Kinloch for being named to this year’s Vancouver Magazine Power 50 list. Now in its 20th year, the Power 50 List celebrates leaders who make a great difference in our city and in a wide array of sectors, including healthcare, business, politics, education, tech, the arts, social justice, and beyond. … Read more
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
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
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
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