According to Engineers Canada, currently only 20% of newly licensed engineers in Canada self-identify as women. As part of BCIT’s mission in building a diverse and inclusive future, the Institute is proud to launch its annual Women in Engineering (WiE) campaign in celebration of National Engineering Month in March and Women in STEM (Science, Technology, … Read more
It was the first week of classes in their two-year programs at BCIT when they found out they were having a baby. BCIT alumni Alisa and Todd Bailey were newlyweds in their early 20s with big plans for their school and career success when they were caught off guard by the news of their pregnancy. … Read more
What started out as a passion for both aviation and forestry ended up leading BCIT alumnus Justin Perry to his dream job. As Chief Drone Pilot with Stinson Aerial Services Inc. he detected wildfires using infrared sensing technology during last summer’s intense fire season in BC. The incredible job opportunity was sparked by a referral … Read more
Like many students, BCIT alumnus Curtis Wright says he wasn’t always sure of the career path he wanted to take: “In the late ‘90s, everyone was talking about the dot-com boom and websites and computers. I remember [high school] teachers specifically telling me not to go into trades.’” Following this advice, Curtis enrolled in computer … Read more
Matthew Hui knew early on that he had a knack for the business side of Information Technology. Despite being only 25, he’s already a Director of Business Strategy. But Matthew has bigger goals, like becoming a Chief Information Officer and a member of Forbes’ 30 Under 30. And he’s trying to achieve all this while … Read more
It’s no small feat to be recognized as a business leader in your industry. Being honoured as a Forty under 40 by Business in Vancouver (BIV) on top of that, is even more remarkable. That’s exactly what BCIT alumnus and Red Seal carpenter Kevin Hatch has achieved. “I was super honoured to receive the award … Read more
It’s no secret – BCIT cares deeply about its community. As one of the tenets behind the Institute’s Strategic Vision, BCIT is committed to strengthening and improving the lives of those who work and learn at BCIT. We are proud to celebrate the positive impact our community is making in the world – from reducing … Read more
As we wind down another incredible year full of unique challenges and exciting opportunities for change, we reflect on the generosity of so many remarkable donors who have made it possible for our students to continue to pursue their studies despite unforeseen circumstances. The following are just a few examples of how our donors’ giving … Read more
Did you know that Canadians will have about 15 distinct jobs in their lifetimes? BCIT Airport Operations alumnus Brett Ballah is an experienced journalist who realized that his passion lies within the Aviation industry. A career in aviation is one he has dreamt of since he was a kid. “It came to a point where … Read more
Every family has a story. For John McCarthy’s family, that story is deeply rooted in philanthropy. John’s great grandparents were immigrants to Canada from Czechoslovakia. When John’s great grandfather, John Jambor, lost his wife, Joan, to cancer, he set in motion the family’s legacy of giving by making a substantial donation to the BC Cancer … Read more