BCIT is proud to launch its first pilot of the Entry Skills for Architectural, Construction, and Engineering Fields (ACE) Microcredential program with over 18 high school students from Burnaby, Coquitlam, Maple Ridge, New Westminster, Richmond, Surrey, and Vancouver enrolled to start this summer. ACE is a pathway program aimed to provide eligible high school students, … Read more
The return of the annual Engineering Project Expo hosted by the BCIT School of Energy always brings excitement to the BCIT Burnaby Campus. The Engineering Project Expo features student capstone projects from various engineering programs, including Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics and Robotics and Chemical and Environmental Technology. There were 54 highly innovative projects on … Read more
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
As the weather in Vancouver gets warmer, one of the most popular attractions during the Spring season is the Vancouver Cherry Blossom Festival. With 43,000 cherry trees across Vancouver, cherry blossoms have often become a source of inspiration for a vast range of artists. In the spirit of celebrating art and encouraging inclusion within the … Read more
In recognition of BCIT alumni mothers and all that they do, we’re sharing the advice and inspiring stories of three alumni moms who are excelling in their careers. These alums working in construction, real estate, and business, demonstrate that the skills required to succeed at BCIT—including time management, collaboration, and commitment—are just as transferrable to … Read more
The British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) hosted Premier David Eby, Minister Selina Robson, Minister of Post-Secondary and Future Skills, and Minister Brenda Bailey, Minister of Jobs, Economic Development and Innovation, at the BCIT Annacis Island Campus today for an announcement about the Province’s new StrongerBC: Future Ready Action Plan that will give more people … Read more
The British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) has joined the Canadian Marine Careers Foundation (CMCF) as its newest member. This partnership represents a significant step in the CMCF’s efforts to expand its activities on the West Coast and create dynamic and innovative solutions for building a diverse, inclusive, and future-ready marine workforce. Over the next … Read more
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
BCIT is a people-focused organization committed to ensuring equitable and accessible education for all its students. Transitioning to post-secondary education is an important and rewarding yet challenging process for many people. As a student with disabilities or medical conditions, you may face additional considerations that require extra planning, resources, and support to succeed in your … Read more
The BCIT Respect, Diversity, and Inclusion Office has been awarded $50,000 by Canada Research Chairs Program (CRCP) to address systemic barriers. This $50,000, investment combined with BCIT’s commitment of $12,500, will be used to assist BCIT with responding to the Accessible British Columbia Act (ABCA) and will provide for the ability to hire an EDI … Read more