September 10, 2024 (Richmond, BC) – The British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) and the Canadian Alliance for Skills and Training in Life Sciences (CASTL), in partnership with the Province of BC and the Government of Canada, are revolutionizing life sciences training in British Columbia (BC) with the first-of-its-kind BC Biomanufacturing Training Facility (BCBTF). Representatives … Read more
Earlier this June, the Province of Quebec introduced Bill 2, which allows adults adopted in Quebec to now access the names of their birth parents, regardless of whether their biological parents opted to conceal their own identities or not. The loosened rules around children finding their birth parents opens questions about the implications and ethics … Read more
Feelings of elation, joy, and gratitude were everywhere—from the graduating students who received awards to the donors who made it all possible during this year’s June Graduating Awards Celebration. Held immediately after the BCIT Spring Convocation ceremonies on June 25, 26, and 27, donors who made an impact on students’ lives and helped support their … Read more
The British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) has been named one of Canada’s Best Employers for Diversity 2024 by Forbes. The annual rankings are developed by Forbes and Statista through an independent survey of 40,000 professionals across all industry sectors, with eligible companies employing at least 500 employees. The evaluation is based on three criteria: … Read more
Over 1700 students are crossing the stage in five in-person ceremonies this June, joining more than 205,000 of our BCIT alumni community. We are proud of our graduates for their achievements and confident in their abilities to create sustained and meaningful impact beyond BCIT. Each ceremony begun with the acknowledgement that our campuses are … Read more
Written by Betty Riddle. The BCIT Alumni Association is proud to announce that Sean Poole, COO, Vancouver Island Ferry Company, was elected as the Association’s newest President following former President Emil Bosnjak’s retirement at the 2024 Annual General Meeting (AGM) on June 12. Prior to this, Sean served on the board as Vice President from … Read more
The BCIT MAKE+ applied research group is collaborating with Providence Health Care (PHC) through Providence Research’s annual Skunkworks innovation competition. This collaboration is aimed at inspiring and developing new medical devices and health-related technologies, driven directly by insights and needs identified from the frontlines of care. The goal is to transform theoretical ideas into practical … Read more
On June 12, more than 200 BCIT alumni gathered for the 2024 BCIT Alumni Association Annual General Meeting (AGM) and Feature Presentation at the BCIT Downtown Campus Tech Collider—a next-generation learning space and event venue. The event was the Association’s first in-person AGM since 2019 and it gave attendees an opportunity to reflect on the … Read more
BCIT celebrated its first-ever participation in the Disney Cultural Exchange program with an inaugural group of 20 students selected to embark on an exciting three-month summer internship at the Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida, beginning June 3. This program, introduced by Kenton Low, Dean, BCIT School of Business + Media, promises to be … Read more
In an inspiring convergence at the British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT), over 100 Indigenous youth and staff from three high school districts were given a unique opportunity to envision their future through various workshops and cultural exchanges at the BCIT Indigenous Youth Gathering. This event, aimed at exploring post-secondary opportunities at BCIT and highlighting … Read more