Amy Chen, Author at BCIT News

BCIT advances the Sustainable Development Goals across its campuses and beyond

October 20, 2023March 6, 2023 by Amy Chen

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

Explore BCIT Free Online Learning

July 13, 2023February 24, 2023 by Amy Chen

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

Canadian Colleges fueling Canada’s clean economy transition with fully funded microcredentials

August 16, 2023February 22, 2023 by Amy Chen

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

YVR and BCIT sign MOU to collaborate on innovative applied research projects

April 19, 2023February 21, 2023 by Amy Chen

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

BCIT names Dr. Jeff Zabudsky as next President

April 19, 2023February 16, 2023 by Amy Chen

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

BCIT Big Info returns with endless possibilities under one rooftop

February 15, 2023 by Amy Chen

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

BCIT receives over $14.5 million in funding to support aerospace and life sciences training

July 19, 2023February 14, 2023 by Amy Chen

What do aerospace and life sciences have in common? They are both hot spots of innovation and growth in British Columbia. With over 200 companies, British Columbia has one of the largest aerospace clusters in Canada. BC’s life sciences sector is the fastest growing in Canada. PacifiCan is committed to helping businesses in these sectors … Read more

BC building talent pool to support life sciences, biomanufacturing

July 19, 2023February 14, 2023 by Amy Chen

More people will soon have access to hands-on training in a new state-of-the-art training centre to help them get skills for jobs in life sciences and biomanufacturing, supporting companies to help address some of the world’s most pressing health-care challenges. The Government of BC and PacifiCan are making a combined investment of $7.2 million to … Read more

Students and industry connect in BCIT Tech Collider

October 20, 2023February 10, 2023 by Amy Chen

With a focus on supporting BC’s vibrant technology sector, the new Tech Collider at the British Columbia Institute of Technology‘s (BCIT) Downtown Campus will connect students and industry to solve real-world challenges. “British Columbia has one of the fastest-growing tech sectors in Canada,” said Selina Robinson, Minister of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills. “Investing in … Read more

Should you attend BCIT full-time or part-time?

July 19, 2023February 6, 2023 by Amy Chen

In this day and age, personalization is the name of the game. We want a customized experience at nearly every turn, from media streaming to finances to travel. Higher education is no exception. Today’s scholars want the freedom to learn what, when, and how they want to, which is why many turn to a polytechnic … Read more