When Jose L. came to Canada in May 2019 with his wife and two children, he sought to give his family a better future. It was an exciting new beginning. With the goal of providing for his family, Jose made advancing his education one of his first priorities. He chose BCIT. “I firmly believe that … Read more
This post was written by Student Social Media Contributor Elin Molenaar. Elin is an International Student from the Netherlands and is a student in the Broadcast and Online Journalism program. Here are a few things she recommends soon-to-be international students consider before starting their education at BCIT. Ins and outs for soon-to-be international students at … Read more
Despite a somewhat rocky start in post-secondary education, Computer Systems Technology (CST) Diploma grad Stuart Budd is now a lifelong learner. After completing much of a Bachelor of Science at the University of Victoria, Stuart took time off working as a barista at Starbucks. His natural talent and people skills propelled him into store management. … Read more
From contactless curbside pick-up to record spikes in online shopping, the COVID-19 pandemic has drastically changed how businesses operate and consumers spend. This holiday season, the BCIT Alumni Association is encouraging shoppers to use their buying power to support alumni businesses. Introducing the BCIT Alumni Holiday Market, a website featuring exclusive offers and unique gifts … Read more
A flexible, online schedule let student Stephanie Patz juggle coursework with her duties as an army medic, deployed in the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic. This meant she could complete the BCIT part-time Introduction to Forensic Health Sciences even under very tough circumstances. “I was able to use my down time to work ahead … Read more
To coincide with World Mental Health Day, the BCIT Student Well-being Steering Committee has announced the new Student Well-being and Resilience Framework, designed to support flourishing mental health and well-being for members of the BCIT community. Developed in accordance with the BCIT Strategic Plan, the Student Well-being and Resilience Framework demonstrates the Institute’s commitment to … Read more
With strong connections to industry, BCIT programs are frequently reviewed and modified to ensure they stay relevant to sector needs. BCIT Computing’s fast-track six-month web development program, previously known as Technical Web Designer, has been updated and relaunched as Front-End Web Developer (FWD) to reflect the changes in this dynamic industry. We caught up with … Read more
BCIT is pleased to welcome Trish Pekeles as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Vice President, Finance and Corporate Services. With a diverse background spanning leadership experience in large complex organizations for both the private and public sectors, Trish brings a wealth of experience to BCIT including over 20 years’ experience in finance, operations, and strategic … Read more
Millions of people and thousands of events around the world will mark World Rivers Day 2020, either virtually or physically, on September 27. With many of the world’s rivers facing increasing pressures associated with climate change, pollution, and industrial development, close to 100 countries from across 6 continents will participate in this year’s environmental celebration. … Read more
BCIT is well known for its connections to industry, which take many forms. This last year, BCIT Chemistry Instructor Jimmy Lowe immersed himself in industry so he could bring a relevant and fresh perspective to his colleagues and students in the classroom. Jimmy embedded with local agricultural technology (“agtech”) company Terramera. Getting back into a … Read more