Amy Chen

BCIT International and Aerospace deliver customized training for visiting students from Taiwan

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BCIT International Aerospace Summer program

For nearly 60 years, BCIT has been instrumental in connecting education, industry, and government in support of building an agile workforce with sustained and meaningful impact. The demonstrated success saw an increasing demand for BCIT to bring its industry-focused and applied education model to organizations worldwide. This summer, BCIT International and the School of Transportation … Read more

Presidential statement on the passing of Queen Elizabeth II

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Interim President Paul McCullough of the British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) issued the following statement on the death of Queen Elizabeth II, Queen of Canada and head of the Commonwealth: The BCIT community is saddened by the passing of Queen Elizabeth II. Her Majesty’s passing marks the end of an extraordinary era and the … Read more

All about Flexible Learning: What it is, how it works, and who it’s for

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BCIT Part-time Studies

Enrolling in a post-secondary education program may feel like a large, daunting commitment, but it doesn’t have to be. BCIT Flexible Learning offers you a great way to get the credential and skills needed for an in-demand career. Start with a course, finish with a degree. With BCIT Flexible Learning, you can build on your … Read more

BCIT EVolution 2022 postponed

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BCIT Burnaby campus in spring.

BCIT has made the difficult decision to postpone its Electric Vehicle Festival of Learning (EVolution) event until 2023. The reasons for the postponement are linked to ongoing construction at the Burnaby Campus. Project contractors have informed that due to ongoing supply chain delays, most construction will persist into October. The impact of this ongoing construction … Read more

BCIT community remembers Elder Mary Roberts

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BCIT is saddened to hear of the passing of Elder Mary Bernadette Roberts, a passionate advocate for community inclusion and education for learners of all ages. Elder Mary was born to George and Ethel Roberts (nee Pierre). She was raised in Musqueam community with a strong cultural and traditional upbringing taught mostly from her grandmother … Read more

BCIT alumni and community recognized as influential leaders by Business in Vancouver

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BCIT Burnaby campus in spring.

Visionaries, innovators, and trailblazers are critical to the social and economic prosperity of British Columbia. The Business in Vancouver (BIV) BC500 2022 list recognizes individuals who have made notable impact across sectors and communities. Among the 500 influential business leaders named in BC500 this year includes Kory Wilson, Executive Director, BCIT Indigenous Initiatives and Partnerships, … Read more

BCIT instructor helps BC Parks create artwork that connects culture and place

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BCIT BC Parks

BCIT Steel Trades Instructor Don Smith didn’t hesitate to volunteer his time to help transform a shipping container office at Joffre Lakes Provincial Park into a meaningful artwork that connects culture and place. “I thought it was a cool idea,” says Don, a member of the N’Quatqua First Nation and an instructor in Steel Trades … Read more

Investing in mass timber education supports clean growth

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More students will get the education and skills they need to build using one of the province’s greatest natural advantages: mass timber. A new program is helping experienced carpenters, ironworkers and builders gain the in-demand skills needed to succeed in the growing field of mass timber innovation. Investing in mass timber education supports BC’s workers … Read more

British Columbia trains, recruits more allied health professionals

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British Columbians will soon benefit from as many as 322 more allied health professionals supporting their healthcare needs as new training seats are added to public post-secondary institutions throughout BC Additionally, the Province is providing bursaries to internationally educated allied health professionals and existing health authority employees to meet increasing demand for health professionals in … Read more

BCIT President Kathy Kinloch receives CICan’s Distinguished Service Award

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BCIT celebrates President Kathy Kinloch for being named a recipient of the Colleges and Institutes Canada’s (CICan) 2022 Distinguished Service Award. The Distinguished Service Award recognizes the exceptional leadership qualities and contributions a recipient has made in their institute and community. The award cites Kathy as a transformational leader and role model. Kathy is the … Read more