Judith Suryanto 
Earlier this year, BCIT students across the School of Transportation, School of Energy, and School of Construction and the Environment participated in the Skills Canada BC Competition. Going against a number of students from notable post-secondaries across BC, 11 BCIT students successfully placed in the top three in five major categories. Congratulations to all winners! … Read more
BCIT recently welcomed 12 youth from the Wet’suwet’en community to experience a day of applied learning at the Burnaby Campus. While touring post-secondaries in the Lower Mainland, George Mitchell, a training and employment coach with Access Building Futures and a member of the Wet’suwet’en community, reached out to Tamara Pongracz, Department Head, BCIT Trades Access, … Read more
BCIT is honoured to have been voted first place in the Continuing Studies Institution category of the annual Stars of Vancouver Readers’ Choice Awards from Vancouver is Awesome. This award recognizes the strength of BCIT in providing industry-focused and flexible upskilling options to help learners quickly advance into in-demand jobs in Canada. Historically, Continuing studies … Read more
Earlier this year, 16 BCIT Mining Engineering students participated in the 2023 Canadian Mining Games. For 33 years, the Games have given students across Canada the opportunity to showcase their mining knowledge and engage in problem-solving challenges with their peers. This year, 11 Canadian schools joined the 3-day long competition, where they went head-to-head in … Read more
BCIT is home to approximately 3,750 international students from almost 100 countries around the globe. Graduating from BCIT is more than a credential for international students. For many, it means returning home with a globally recognized education, being equipped with future-proof and relevant skills to support in-demand jobs, or the ability to pursue pathway to … Read more
As a BCIT alumna, and now an Assistant Instructor in the BCIT Electrical Engineering program, Jessica Wilson has a wealth of knowledge about the engineering profession. In an interview with her, she speaks on her top tips for those looking to start a career in engineering, and the value of diversity in the field. Choosing an … Read more
According to Engineers Canada, only 20% of newly licensed engineers in Canada identify as women. In support of building an inclusive future in engineering, BCIT is hosting an Engineering Panel Event and Info Session on March 29 from 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm PDT. The panel features notable alumnae and students who will share their career … Read more
According to Engineers Canada, women are still underrepresented in the workplace. In 2022, only 48% of entry level corporate roles are women. This number drops significantly in engineering professions, where only 20% of newly licensed engineers in Canada identify as women. As part of BCIT’s mission in building an inclusive future, the Institute is proud … Read more
The BCIT Airline and Flight Operations Commercial Pilot (Fixed-wing) program provides students with seamless employment pathways to notable aerospace companies such as WestJet and Porter Airlines. Through the WestJet Encore Pathway program and the Destination Porter program, students have the opportunity to fast-track their careers in aviation upon successful graduation of their BCIT diploma. The … Read more
The BCIT Winter 2023 Convocation celebrated over 500 students across three in-person ceremonies this March. We are proud to have more of our students join our 200,000 BCIT alumni, and we are excited to see the vital contributions they will bring to their local communities and across the globe. In one of the most anticipated … Read more