While employment in BC’s healthcare sector reached a new high of over 280,000 in 2021, there still continues to be a need for skilled professionals in the field. With the province’s aging and growing population growth to 6.5 million by 2041, there is a high demand for healthcare professionals and services in BC – currently … Read more
Congratulations to all 500 influential leaders who are named in the 2023 BC500 by Business in Vancouver (BIV). The BC500 list profiles 500 individuals deemed to be the most influential business leaders in the province. Among the visionaries, innovators, connectors, and trailblazers who are named in BC500 this year are Dr. Jeff Zabudsky, BCIT President; … Read more
Q&A with Ken Schulz, Program Head of BCIT Forensics’ Crime and Intelligence Analysis (CIA)-focused programs, all of which now offer online delivery options Q: Why did BCIT Forensics develop a microcredential in Fraud and Financial Crime Investigation (FFCI)? Ken Schulz: The stability of our organizations and our larger economy depends on our ability to root … Read more
With more than 300 guests, BCIT proudly celebrated five recipients of the 2023 BCIT Distinguished Awards at the 18th awards dinner on November 2, 2023. As leaders in their fields, these remarkable alumni represent the best of BCIT. Their inspiring accomplishments tell a compelling story, not only of their unique path to success, but also … Read more
Demand for skilled healthcare professionals is rising in Canada as the industry continues to face labour shortages (Statistics Canada, 2023) that significantly impact small, rural communities like Wainwright, Alberta. “It’s just me and one receptionist at a small clinic serving a large geographic area,” says Samantha Bienias, the one medical sonographer stationed at a remote … Read more
Canadian Colleges for a Resilient Recovery (C2R2) announced today a new national project, Resilient Housing and Upskilling for Canada’s Communities, to support workforce development in Indigenous and rural communities across Canada. This C2R2 project is designed to facilitate community workforce planning for communities by bringing organizations together from across industries and sectors, identifying high-growth employment … Read more
Barbara James is a superstar in the trades sector. A Red Seal Carpenter, BCIT Faculty, and an advocate for women in trades, she is an inspiration to many. The two-time BCIT alum is quick to credit the many mentors—informal and formal—who helped Barbara recognize her own potential and lay the foundation for a career that … Read more
Initially, the idea was to create a multi-million dollar company with a consumer health app, but the goal has pivoted into something much bigger. Dima Goncharov is a 2015 Computer Systems Technology (CST) Diploma grad and co-founder of Metriport, a young company already valued at $20 million dedicated to “fixing the healthcare data mess” in … Read more
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: On October 4, the British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) and the Gene Haas Foundation announced the opening of the new Gene Haas Manufacturing Lab. Made possible by a $1 million CAD donation from the Gene Haas Foundation, this training facility is a complete modernization and expansion of the Machinist Workshop at … Read more
In the 1990s, Dr. Judy Shandler, who was teaching at BCIT as well as Vancouver Community College (VCC), was invited to participate in an exchange program to Mysore India and teach at an all-women polytechnic. It was pivotal to Judy’s career as an educator. “My experience teaching abroad was transformative and shaped how I teach … Read more