Amy Chen 
Students from coast to coast to coast are passionate about protecting our oceans, lakes and waterways and ensuring that there are good jobs for their future. As the second stop on his #OceansCampus Tour, Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard, the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson visited the British Columbia Institute of Technology’s Burnaby … Read more
The Honourable Jean Charest, former Deputy Prime Minister and Quebec Premier, visited the BCIT Aerospace Technology Campus on January 28 and addressed the risk of Canada losing its forefront in the global aerospace sector should the Canadian government not invest heavily and strategically into a long-term vision for the future of the Canadian aerospace industry. … Read more
Britt Low already has an undergraduate degree in Communication and Publishing but she always knew that graphic design was her true calling. She didn’t want to dedicate another four years to complete the proper training and education needed for a job in graphic design so when she discovered the one-year BCIT Communication Design Essentials program, … Read more
Sustainability starts with education and awareness Vancouver city councillors recently voted unanimously to declare a climate change emergency. The passing of this motion could not have been timelier as the countdown begins to welcome the Ecocity World Summit at the Vancouver Convention Centre from October 7 to 11. As the first polytechnic institution in Canada … Read more
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) – the post-secondary institution recognized for integrating education and industry – is announcing a partnership with Microsoft Corp. and its Technology Education and Literacy in Schools (TEALS) program to teach foundation computational skills for BC high-school students. This partnership recognizes the value of exposing young … Read more
Wildlife photographer Danny Catt got his first camera when he was 10 — and accidentally dropped it into the ocean within a week. “It was one of those old 110s, but to me it was a great loss,” he recalls. Although that was the end of his camera, his interest in photography was just beginning. … Read more
The year has only just begun, but 2019 is already looking positive for job-seekers. According to WorkBC’s most recent Labour Market Outlook report, the number of retiring baby boomers, along with economic growth, are opening new employment opportunities across the board. Of course, if you’re looking to score one of the year’s most in-demand jobs, … Read more
(This article first published in Vancouver Sun on January 4, 2019, by Kory Wilson) Core to the act of reconciliation is working together for the betterment of all through giving and sharing. In the midst of our holiday season I think it’s apt to reflect on where we have been — and imagine a new … Read more
At BCIT, our students and faculty are prepared to solve problems faced in our increasingly complex world. From electric vehicle charging infrastructure to the introduction of education in rural areas, our innovative solutions contributed to another successful year. We attribute our success through the power of collaboration and as 2018 comes to an end, we … Read more
(This story first appeared in Business in Vancouver on December 24, 2018, written by Kathy Kinloch.) As 2018 draws to a close, we look forward to the fresh start and renewed opportunities inherent in a new year. It’s easy to look back on the outgoing annum with a certain degree of disdain. So, I believe it’s … Read more