“I loved the idea of learning the technical aspects of biochemistry, but applying it to real world situations with forensic science.” – Christine McCulloch We caught up with Christine McCulloch, currently in her fourth year of the Bachelor of Science Combined Honours in Biochemistry and Forensic Science to hear about her recent co-op experiences and … Read more
The British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) has always been at the forefront of connecting education with industry and government to power economic and social growth in Canada. Now, BCIT is expanding this role on a global scale in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation under its Young Africa Works strategy. A collaborative initiative will be … Read more
BCIT is honoured to have been nominated in the category of Outstanding Workplace at the 2022 YWCA Metro Vancouver Women of Distinction Awards. The Institute was nominated alongside this year’s winner, Hootsuite, and fellow nominees RBC Royal Bank, Scotiabank, and Copperleaf Technologies. Congratulations to all the 2022 Women of Distinction nominees and award recipients on … Read more
BCIT officially opened its Indigenous Garden earlier this month. The tiered garden in the courtyard, between SW1 and SW3 on the Burnaby Campus, provides a dedicated area to cultivate a range of Indigenous plants and is also built to be a peaceful green space for students and staff to enjoy. The range of plants includes … Read more
Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic and other world-wide events like the Olympics, Environmental Public Health Professionals (EPHPs) play a critical role in ensuring the health and safety of communities. These individuals are the Health Inspectors who worked on the frontline conducting inspections, providing education, case and contact tracing, and the enforcement of Public Health Orders. Beyond … Read more
The workforce is rapidly evolving, with microcredentials emerging as a powerful tool to provide industry professionals with the knowledge and competencies for high-demand jobs. In the present, microcredentials are expanding across BC and Canada. And in the future, you can expect them to be a common and flexible pathway for recent graduates and industry professionals … Read more
A new BCIT partnership with the Lillooet Tribal Council brings culture — and laughter — into the classroom, and beyond. “Try to bring it out with humour. Make them feel comfortable,” says St’át’imc Elder from Qaqy’ten/Sekwel’ and language teacher Linda Redan. “It drops that wall and they start to remember what they’ve heard from other … Read more
In 2018, Parliament unanimously passed a bill proclaiming that throughout Canada, the month of May is to be known as Canadian Jewish Heritage Month. Canadian Jewish Heritage Month is a time to recognize the contributions that Jewish Canadians have made to Canada’s social, economic, political, and cultural fabric. It is also a great opportunity to … Read more
On September 30, 2022 BCIT will join public services, post-secondary, businesses, and organizations across the country in recognition of the federal National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. September 30 has long been known as Orange Shirt Day, a campaign founded by residential school survivor Phyllis Webstad. In observance of this day, BCIT campuses and operations will … Read more
May is Asian Heritage Month in Canada, a time of year to reflect on the remarkable contributions made by the Asian community. Now more than ever, it’s important to celebrate and acknowledge the positive impact and outstanding contributions that Canadians of Asian heritage have made, including those of our BCIT alumni, students, and instructors. These … Read more