Most of us have hired or worked with a BCIT grad. But BCIT Computing seeks to support organizations far beyond just graduating (a lot of!) job-ready talent. Here are some of the ways your organization might benefit from connecting to BCIT Computing: 1. Industry-focused courses to support in-demand jobs Like recent new offerings in MS … Read more
Have you heard of the Fraser River estuary? The Fraser estuary is Canada’s largest salmon production area, serves as an important hemispheric bird habitat with over 1.7 million birds migrating annually, and a vital part of BC’s biodiversity—that is disappearing. In hopes of raising awareness about the plight of the Fraser estuary, the BCIT Rivers … Read more
Congratulations to BCIT for being recognized as the number one Top Performer in a new milestone report from Colleges and Institutes Canada’s (CICan) ImpAct – Climate initiative. Released in September 2022 during Global Goals Week, the “Are We Ready?” report details the role played by CICan members in addressing climate change and supporting Canada’s transition … 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
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
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
We connected with Associate Dean Jennifer Talman to learn more about the newest BCIT Forensics microcredential, which aims to help prepare nurses who treat some of society’s most vulnerable patients. Q: Who is the Advanced Forensic Nurse Examiner (AFNE) microcredential for? Advanced Forensic Nurse Examiner is meant for Registered Nurses who have taken Forensic Nurse … Read more
The World Federation of Colleges and Polytechnics (WFCP) honoured BCIT Indigenous Initiatives and Partnerships and BCIT Applied Research with two prestigious Awards of Excellence. The WFCP Awards of Excellence recognize outstanding contributions from institutions whose exceptional initiatives strengthen applied learning and research outcomes. BCIT Indigenous Initiatives and Partnerships was awarded Gold for the Indigenous Education … Read more
Earlier this month, the BCIT Student Association (BCITSA) established a new bursary in honour of BCIT Past President Kathy Kinloch. The Kathy Kinloch Leadership Bursary highlights Kathy’s extraordinary impact on students and the BCIT community. The new bursary celebrates Kathy, who retired this June, and her legacy as past President of the Institute and Dean … Read more
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