Amy Chen 
Hello, everyone – it’s hard to believe it’s only been a week since we announced our transition to primarily online learning to do our part to flatten the curve in the spread of COVID-19 and keep our community safe. I’m so proud and impressed by all you’ve accomplished in such a short but necessary timeframe. … Read more
Hello everyone, We apologize in advance for the longer update today following a busy weekend but we have committed to providing information as it becomes available and there are many topics to cover. We have also summarized some of this information in a video with me and Tom Roemer, Vice-President, Academic. Transition to online learning … Read more
Hello everyone, The BCIT COVID-19 Emergency Operations Committee, with members representing functions across the Institute including Academic programs, has been working to develop a plan to transition BCIT’s applied educational programming to remote learning. Given the hands-on and practical nature of BCIT’s unique and industry-based programming, this transition has been complex and multi-faceted. It will … Read more
BCIT and the BC Centre for Disease Control (BCCDC) continues to closely monitor and share updates about the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). As of March 2, 2020, BCIT is following BC Ministry of Health recommendations and asking students, staff, faculty, and visitors that: All travellers returning from Iran and Hubei Province, China self-isolate for 14 days upon their arrival … Read more
Increasing British Columbia’s capacity in Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning and Data Science (AI/ML/DS) is of strategic business, economic, and social importance today and will only get more important in the future as every major industry is deeply affected by AI/ML/DS. And yet, BC faces a major challenge in developing its workforce to sustain competitiveness: women … 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
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 intensifying climate crisis is causing unprecedented and irreversible damage to the environment. It’s also driving a growing number of the young population to urban areas. The average age of those who live in cities are getting younger with the majority of the three billion people under the age of 25. Youth have a huge … Read more