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The new era of digital innovation: BCIT co-hosts the Vancouver International Privacy and Security Summit 2022

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The world is at the forefront of the Fourth Industrial Revolution that will fundamentally alter the way people work, live, and play as we accelerate the move towards digital platforms. In understanding the impact of technologies and innovation on privacy and security, the British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) and Northeastern University – Vancouver (Northeastern) are co-hosting the … Read more

Ask a Woman in Engineering: What is it like being a woman in engineering?

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Ask a Woman in Engineering: What is it like being a woman in engineering

As one of the most underrepresented professions occupied by women, engineering has far to go. Challenges such as gender discrimination and harassment are very much a reality, however national initiatives such as Engineer Canada’s 30 by 30 strive to create more welcoming workplace environments – in collaboration with organizations and employers – that are inclusive … Read more

BCIT students and researchers connect through multi-institution Student Collaboration Initiative

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For the past two years, there has been a significant shift in the way students and researchers manage their research. Many students used only video conferencing to conduct their research or complete their co-op work terms as the physical collaboration was not possible due to safety guidelines during the COVID-19 pandemic. Last summer, members of … Read more

Communication for Team-based Collaboration: New badge offering

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BCIT shares advice for starting a business in a post-pandemic world

BCIT’s Communication Department is offering a new badge in Communication for Team-based Collaboration, created by faculty member Lisa Allen. Learn more about the badge in our Q&A with Lisa – maybe it could help you or your team! Q: Who is the new Communication for Team-based Collaboration badge for? Lisa: This badge is for anyone looking … Read more

Trades and technology students at BCIT get new and renewed $162.6M training facilities

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Students, staff, and faculty in BCIT trades and technology programs will soon have access to new training facilities with an investment of $162.6 million in the Trades and Technology Complex (TTC) at the Burnaby campus. A collection of new and renovated buildings and enhanced campus infrastructure, the TTC will create increased access to world-leading, adaptive … Read more

Two full-time students and a baby: A chaotic start that set the foundation for a lasting marriage

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Todd and Alisa Bailey

It was the first week of classes in their two-year programs at BCIT when they found out they were having a baby. BCIT alumni Alisa and Todd Bailey were newlyweds in their early 20s with big plans for their school and career success when they were caught off guard by the news of their pregnancy. … Read more

ISSP is a great recruitment tool for industry

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A significant part of the Computer Information Technology (CIT) diploma is the Industry Sponsored Student Projects (ISSP) program, where students take on real-life challenges. Diego Felix experienced both roles: as a student and now as an industry partner. “The ISSP allows me to work with students and discover their potential at an early stage which … Read more

When opposites attract: How this BCIT alumni couple compliment each other

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Luke and Amanda Mynott at their BCIT Broadcast and Online Journalism graduation

If you walked into a BCIT Broadcast and Online Journalism class 16 years ago, you may have caught the now BCIT alum Luke Mynott sleeping in the back the of class. Meanwhile, you would have noticed a very alert and focused Amanda Wilcox on the opposite side of the class, sitting right in the front. … Read more

How educational drive and shared values brought this BCIT alumni couple together

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Keisha & Jamie at the Capilano Suspension Bridge the day they got engaged

It was only their fourth date when BCIT alumna Keisha Go blurted out, “Thank god, I married a smart one.” She was talking about her date Jamie Haakons, who at this point, was not even her boyfriend yet. Needless to say, she was mortified by what Jamie refers to as her Freudian slip. Fast forward … Read more

BCIT recognized as one of BC’s Top Employers for 2022

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Logo of BC's Top Employer 2022

The British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) has been selected as one of BC’s Top Employers for 2022. This special designation awarded by Canada’s Top 100 Employers, marks BCIT’s twelfth year of being recognized as an industry leader in offering exceptional places to work. As one of BC’s largest post-secondary institutes with more than 2,600 … Read more