6 pathways to get into an in-demand tech job in Canada

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Over one million job openings are projected in BC between 2022 and 2032, according to the latest Labour Market Outlook. More specifically, technology is expected to be a key growth area, with 148,000 professional, scientific, and technical services job openings forecasted, ranging from computer engineers to user support technicians, and more. While the demand for … Read more

From Hong Kong to Canada: A love for radio brought Joey Lam to BCIT

A picture of Joey in a black BCIT hoodie, in front of a colorful plant bed behind her.

BCIT International student Joey Lam decided to move from Hong Kong to enrol at BCIT because of the 88% employment rate for BCIT diploma graduates, as well as the practical and relevance of its Radio Arts and Entertainment program. Joey shares her decision to embark on this educational journey with BCIT. Q: Why did you … Read more

BC students use AI to solve maintenance-related challenges at YVR

BCIT YVR Smart Airport Hackathon

The BCIT Centre for Internet of Things collaborated with the YVR Innovation Hub in hosting the first annual YVR Smart Airport Hackathon. Three BCIT teams comprised of students from the School of Computing and Academic Studies and the School of Business + Media successfully won first, second, and third places after presenting their innovative solutions … Read more

A first in Canada: BCIT student named Student Marketer of the Year

BCIT Bachelor of Business Administration student Kim Nguyen receives the Student Marketer of the Year award.

BCIT Marketing Management alumna and Bachelor of Business Administration student Kim Nguyen made history at the 2023 American Marketing Association International Collegiate Conference (AMAICC) in New Orleans by becoming the first student from a Canadian post-secondary school to be named Student Marketer of the Year. Kim was up against over 10,000 students from colleges and … Read more

What does the future of work look like in BC?

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According to the latest Labour Market Outlook Report, more than one million job openings are expected in the next decade and the majority of those will require some level of post-secondary education and training. The theme of this year’s Global News and 980 CKNW Future of Work series is timely with the labour outlook in … Read more