The British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) was recognized on the Forbes list of Canada’s Best Employers 2023 for the second consecutive year. BCIT ranked 37 out of 300 organizations from 25 different industries. The annual list released by Forbes in partnership with Statista identifies best employers based on independent surveys of over 12,000 employees … Read more
Food insecurity is something that no one should have to face, but according to the BCIT Student Association Advocacy and Wellness Manager, Giovanna Catussi, it’s a sad reality for many students. “Food insecurity has brutal implications on health and well-being,” says Giovanna. “Post-secondary students are exceptionally vulnerable, with over 50 percent of International and Domestic … Read more
How many members of your family have BCIT diplomas or degrees? The Zabierek family not only have one but two BCIT Grads, Arek and Brian. These successful alumni are making a name in entrepreneurship, mentorship, and coaching through Amazon and online. Arek and Brian Zabierek graduated in Marketing Management- Professional Sales Option at BCIT School … Read more
On behalf of BCIT, we wish to express our support for the women, students, and courageous people of Iran who are risking their lives and freedom in support of gender equity and human rights. We also wish to acknowledge and pay respect to those who have died in protest and in police custody, including Mahsa … Read more
The Internet of Things (IoT) refers to the billions of physical devices around the world that are now connected to the Internet, all collecting and sharing data. In an era of digital transformation, IoT is growing at an accelerated rate, and so are the applications, trends, and technologies surrounding it. BCIT is at the forefront of this … Read more
The British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT), in collaboration with BC Housing, is pleased to announce that Dr. Fitsum Tariku has been appointed Research Chair in Advanced Building Technology. This newly established Research Chair will focus on advancing education and research in housing, with particular emphasis on decarbonization of new and existing buildings, and development … Read more
At BCIT Computing, applied learning includes solving business challenges for a real client. The Industry Sponsored Student Projects (ISSP) Program sees senior students work on IT or software development projects directly for industry. ISSP is an essential educational component of mutual benefit to both sponsors and students. Here’s why you should be interested. 1) ISSP … Read more
From being a student finishing an industry project to now being the Chief Executive Officer and Owner of a global clothing brand from Vancouver, Kit and Ace, George Tsogas is one of many success stories of a BCIT grad. We had the opportunity to interview this one-of-a-kind leader to learn about his career journey and … Read more
The British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) is excited to congratulate Dr. Jaimie Borisoff, Director, BCIT MAKE+, Applied Research, as an inductee into the BC Sports Hall of Fame in a ceremony held at BC Place Stadium in Vancouver, BC on October 25, 2022. “We were extremely honoured to have been able to pay tribute … Read more
Major theme parks like Universal Studios and Disneyland, attract millions of guests each year with motion-based themed rides that make you feel like you’re actually in a movie scene. That effect may seem like magic but it’s actually the work of Controls Engineers like BCIT alumna Ema Baksa, who creates the motion of dark rides … Read more