Amy Chen 
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
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
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
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
Much like there’s no shortage of programs, frameworks, and initiatives proving that industries and organizations are committed to investing in communities and protecting the planet, there’s no shortage of educational pathways that can help you make a positive impact. Enrolling part-time in Flexible Learning options related to social responsibility and environmental stewardship is one of … Read more
New life journeys start with new life lessons. That goes for recent high-school graduates getting ready for post-secondary education as well as college and university students who want to put the theories they’ve learned into practice. It also holds true for professionals seeking to further their careers, or in some cases, change them. And it’s … Read more
During a period of profound adjustment in how we work, learn, and socialize, the British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) sets out to inspire with stories of resilience and adaptability on season two of the Fireweed podcast — launched September 20. Listeners will follow host and BCIT alumna, Bianca Rego, in conversation with people who … Read more
Nothing drives a business forward like a fresh perspective—and that’s precisely what students bring to the table. It’s therefore no surprise that across the province, companies are seizing the chance to work with BCIT students. There are several opportunities for them to do so, thanks to the wide selection of programs co-created by industry, for … Read more
Following Prime Minister Trudeau’s announcement yesterday that Monday, September 19, 2022, will be a holiday for federal government employees to mourn Queen Elizabeth II on the day of her state funeral, BCIT will also be observing the holiday on Monday, September 19 and the Institute will be closed for working and learning. This decision is … Read more
BCIT Indigenous Initiatives and Partnerships launches national orange shirt day project, ‘We Will Always Remember’ to honour the children of residential schools British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) is launching the ‘We Will Always Remember project in advance of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (Orange Shirt Day) on September 30th to engage Canadians in … Read more