Judith Suryanto 
BCIT ICES benefits both the Canadian government and skilled international workers With over one million job openings in BC over the next decade according to the Labour Market Outlook Report, the BC government recognizes the need for skilled workers to fulfill the workforce gap in the coming years. One of the ways the government is … Read more
BCIT receives funding from the Minister of Natural Resources Through the Natural Resources Canada (NRCAN)’s Zero-Emission Vehicle Awareness Initiative (ZEVAI), the Minister of Natural Resources announced a combined federal investment totalling nearly $5.9 million in 28 organizations across Canada to undertake zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) awareness projects. This funding hopes to support Canadians in understanding the … Read more
Putting people at the core of everything we do is paramount at the British Columbia Institute of Technology. We are committed to ensuring our people — those who make BCIT distinct, are developing while feeling valued, supported, and connected. BCIT is a people-first organization. We aim to celebrate our employees by sharing their stories through the Our … Read more
As the weather in Vancouver gets warmer, one of the most popular attractions during the Spring season is the Vancouver Cherry Blossom Festival. With 43,000 cherry trees across Vancouver, cherry blossoms have often become a source of inspiration for a vast range of artists. In the spirit of celebrating art and encouraging inclusion within the … Read more
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