Amy Chen

Specialized training: BCIT partners with Tesla START to meet the growing need for EV service technicians

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In support of the need for more electric vehicle (EV) service technicians, the British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) is partnering with Tesla START to offer a specialized electric vehicle training pathway program. This first-of-its-kind program provides students with hands-on and industry-focused skills to become Red Seal Certified Automotive Service Technicians while also offering potential … Read more

BCIT statement on human rights situation in Iran

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On behalf of BCIT, we wish to express our support for the women, students, and courageous people of Iran who are risking their lives and freedom in support of gender equity and human rights. We also wish to acknowledge and pay respect to those who have died in protest and in police custody, including Mahsa … Read more

BCIT faculty supports emerging field of Internet of Things with new textbook

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Internet of Things home

The Internet of Things (IoT) refers to the billions of physical devices around the world that are now connected to the Internet, all collecting and sharing data. In an era of digital transformation, IoT is growing at an accelerated rate, and so are the applications, trends, and technologies surrounding it. BCIT is at the forefront of this … Read more

New BCIT Research Chair in Advanced Building Technology aims to transform the residential construction industry

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Dr. Fitsum Tariku

The British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT), in collaboration with BC Housing, is pleased to announce that Dr. Fitsum Tariku has been appointed Research Chair in Advanced Building Technology. This newly established Research Chair will focus on advancing education and research in housing, with particular emphasis on decarbonization of new and existing buildings, and development … Read more

BCIT DNA expert Dr. Dean Hildebrand explains genetic genealogy

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Nearly four decades after the 1983 gruesome murder of two women in Toronto, police have identified and arrested the killer. Police say it was advances in DNA technology that helped solve this cold case. Genetic genealogy is a new technique used in forensic sciences that creates family history profiles by combining DNA test results with … Read more

BCIT resources to support your educational journey

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BCIT resources to support your educational journey

Students are at the heart of the work and services provided by BCIT staff and faculty. You’re here because of the future-proof applied education, industry connections, and job-readiness that BCIT provides for its students. Throughout your educational journey, we want to make sure you are well supported and have the resources to thrive – academically, … Read more

Campus safety bulletin

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Our number one priority at BCIT is to ensure the safety of our staff, students, and faculty. It is in that light that we want to share an important safety and security related incident. The BCIT Safety, Security, and Emergency Management (SSEM) team received reports of a suspicious person on BCIT Burnaby Campus, the evening … Read more

BCIT launches Flexible Learning – the evolution of Part-time Studies

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While BCIT has always been a leader in delivering part-time learning for students, the launch of Flexible Learning signals an evolution in the Institute’s nearly 60-year legacy of delivering industry-focused, job-ready education. Flexible Learning encompasses a suite of learning options – part-time courses, microcredentials, industry services, and free online learning courses – that allow skilled … Read more

BCIT partners on training to help veterans upskill for cybersecurity careers

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A group of veterans learning about industrial network cybersecurity

Protecting Canada’s critical infrastructure from cyberthreats demands a collaborative effort between government, academia, and industry. The British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) and Coding for Veterans have successfully launched Canada’s first Microcredential in Industrial Networking for Cybersecurity Professionals with support from the Ministry of Advanced Education and Skills Training and True Patriot Love Foundation. This … Read more