Amy Chen 
Construction is underway on a new 12-storey mass-timber building that will provide 470 students with affordable on-campus housing at the British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) Burnaby campus. “Building secure, stable and affordable housing is essential for students to be successful at their studies,” said Selina Robinson, Minister of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills. … Read more
Congratulations to all BCIT Marketing Management students who participated and finished in top places across multiple competition categories at the 2023 American Marketing Association (AMA) International Collegiate Conference in New Orleans. For the third consecutive year, the BCIT Marketing Association (BCITMA) was named a Top 5 Collegiate Chapter in North America. This recognition is a … Read more
A respectful and inclusive environment is an important part of your education journey. Being part of any kind of community, including within your post-secondary, means supporting every member. The Respect, Diversity, and Inclusion (RDI) Office helps BCIT foster this kind of awareness and belonging within our community—and beyond—through resources, events, dialogue, and training. Welcoming more … Read more
With more vessels and goods being transported on Canadian waters than ever before, investing in a strong, diverse, and skilled marine workforce along our coasts is critically important. That’s why, through Canada’s Oceans Protection Plan, the Government of Canada is providing underrepresented groups with new training opportunities to strengthen Canada’s world-class marine safety system. Today, … Read more
Sustainability requires the collaborative effort of everyone, including academic institutes. At BCIT, sustainability means innovating to support the social and economic prosperity of the Province without harming our natural environment or as defined in the Sustainability Vision, “enabling people to lead socially just lives within ecological limits”. In furthering the Institute’s global leadership in the … Read more
There’s an age-old saying that knowledge is power—and we couldn’t agree more. Access to education leads to new perspectives and a better understanding of the world we live in. For over 50 years, BCIT has been providing post-secondary learning to curious minds in British Columbia and beyond. But did you know you can also study … Read more
Canadians from coast to coast to coast can now access fully funded microcredentials to help to increase skills and competencies and prepare them to meet the needs of Canada’s shifting economy. Today, the Government of Canada announced it is investing $46.5 million in Canadian Colleges for a Resilient Recovery (C2R2), a coalition led by Mohawk College … Read more
Today, Vancouver Airport Authority and British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) came together to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). This new MOU strengthens the existing partnership between these organizations, in which they are working together to use applied research, technology, and innovation to solve real-world challenges. The foundational principal of the MOU is to … Read more
The British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) Board of Governors has named Dr. Jeff Zabudsky as the Institute’s next President. Dr. Zabudsky’s appointment is the result of an extensive and competitive search following the retirement of former President Kathy Kinloch in July 2022. Dr. Zabudsky joins BCIT at a pivotal time in the Institute’s growth … Read more
Whether you’re a high school student exploring your post-secondary options or a working professional looking to upskill for a future-proof career, the BCIT Big Info is an open-house event that you’ll want to attend on February 15, 2023 from 4-7 pm at the Burnaby Campus. Unlike many post-secondary recruitment events, the bi-annual Big Info offers … Read more