11,219 kilometres, two proud parents, and one high-achieving BCIT grad. That’s the trifecta that made June 21, 2018 a very special day for the Simões family. It was Mariana Simões’ graduation day from BCIT’s Business Management diploma program, and her parents had travelled from Rio de Janeiro to see their daughter officially become a BCIT … Read more
Approximately 1,500 BCIT students become BCIT graduates this week during the British Columbia Institute of Technology’s 2018 spring convocation ceremonies. They join a renowned group of over 175,000 BCIT alumni who—for over 50 years—have contributed meaningfully to the social, economic, and environmental prosperity of British Columbia. Congratulations to all our graduates, their families, friends, and … Read more
As a child living in Iran, BCIT Civil Engineering student Moshtagh Mohammadi lived in constant fear. “Growing up, it was hard making friends because as a Bahá’i, you can’t go and tell everyone you’re Bahá’i or you’ll get jailed or thrown out of school,” says Moshtagh, whose family are Bahá’i. “Being super cautious takes your … Read more
When you look back on your life, can you identify someone who positively influenced your career path? Someone who was instrumental in helping you succeed? If you can, count yourself lucky. Mentorship can be a powerful catalyst for someone who is just starting his/her career. Just ask BCIT alumni Dominique Kwong and Yasamin Alami. They attribute … Read more
The British Columbia Institute of Technology spring 2018 Honourary Doctorates in Technology recipients are: Sue Paish, CEO of Canada’s Digital Technology Supercluster, and David Tuccaro of Tuccaro Inc. Prior to receiving their degrees, Sue and David were honoured at the BCIT Distinguished Awards dinner late last year. Sue has long been an advocate of BCIT. She … Read more
Hosted by the BCIT Student Association Entrepreneurial Services and Career Services in partnership with the BCIT School of Construction and the Environment, the second annual Trades Entrepreneur Panel event received great turn out with trade students, alumni, and industry entrepreneurs in attendance. The esteemed panel members included BCIT trades alumni and entrepreneurs. Each of the panelists captivated the students’ … Read more
“One of my first patients was just two years old,” recalls BCIT alumna and Certified Prosthetist Brittany Pousett of her early days at Barber Prosthetics. “I made her first prosthesis for her, and watching her grow into a confident, rambunctious five-year old is so rewarding.” The field of prosthetics gives Brittany the perfect blend of … Read more
Neil Armstrong became the first human to set foot on the moon. The child-size electric oven was the popular toy. Tie-dye fashion was the rage. 1969 had many distinctions. For a certain group of people, it marked the year they became the first graduating class of BCIT’s Public Health Inspection (now Environmental Health Public Inspection) program. On … Read more
When you first walk into the foyer of Jacob Bros Construction’s new office building, you are immediately drawn to the vaulted ceilings, the light streaming through the floor-to-ceiling windows, and the harmonious use of natural wood with polished glass and concrete. What you may not notice, tucked up high, is a long, thick rope hanging … Read more
Would you sell your customer something he/she asked for, even though you know he/she would be better off going to another company? BCIT alumnus Travis Stevenson wouldn’t. And his dad didn’t. “My father was a corporate sales manager for BC Tel [now TELUS],” says Travis, recalling when his father faced making a choice between closing … Read more