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BCIT receives major donation from the Dennis and Phyllis Washington Foundation to invest in expanding skilled trades opportunities for young people in BC

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Group of donors, BCIT staff and faculty, government, students smiling with thumbs up

In an effort to expand early access to skills training and education, Dennis and Phyllis Washington Foundation, in conjunction with Seaspan ULC and Southern Railway of British Columbia (SRY), is donating $5.527 million to the British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) to deliver trades training to high school students. The funding will be used to … Read more

2023 BCIT Distinguished Awards: Honouring five extraordinary leaders

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On November 2, 2023, the British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) will host the 18th annual Distinguished Awards, honouring a total of five recipients of the Distinguished Alumni Award and the Outstanding Student Leadership Award. Through their exceptional leadership and achievements, this year’s honourees reflect the values of BCIT and are an inspiration in their … Read more

6 in-demand opportunities to advance your trades career

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With over one million jobs set to open in BC in the next decade, according to the latest Labour Market Outlook Report, the need for skilled workers to fulfill the workforce gap is at an all-time high – particularly in the trades sector. As part of the Province’s new StrongerBC: Future Ready Action Plan, a … Read more

Recognizing our outstanding faculty at BCIT

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As one of BC’s largest post-secondary institutes with five campuses, 300+ programs, and over 45,000 students enrolled each year, nearly 60 years of BCIT’s success is attributed to the strength and expertise of our faculty. Upholding our promise to ensure that BCIT is a place in which all people—learners, faculty, and staff—are continuously valued, BCIT … Read more

BCIT joins Feed BC to increase BC-sourced ingredients in campus food services

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BCIT joins Feed BC in commitment to increasing BC-sourced ingredients in campus food services

In furthering the Institute’s leadership in advancing sustainability initiatives, BCIT has joined Feed BC – a provincial initiative that aims to increase the use of BC-sourced food ingredients across government-supported facilities, programs, and services. Food and drink are responsible for 26% of the BCIT Burnaby Campus’ total ecological footprint. While Chartwells, BCIT’s on-campus food services … Read more

New BC Government Action Plan helps people get skills for in-demand jobs

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A group of people standing for a photo at the Government of British Columbia's announcement of its Future Ready Action Plan.

The Province’s new StrongerBC: Future Ready Action Plan will help thousands of people get the skills they need to succeed in the changing economy and help close the skills gap many businesses are facing. “Our economy is growing and innovating quickly,” said Premier David Eby. “Work is transforming, and we have more job openings than … Read more

Life at BCIT: Natural Resources faculty partners with students to co-create an Open Educational Resource textbook

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Within the urban forest at the BCIT Burnaby campus, Natural Resources faculty Julia Alards-Tomalin peers through a loupe. “See how the blossoms look like little snake tongues?” she asks a group of Forest and Natural Areas Management (FNAM) students that have crowded around her. They murmur in agreement as each takes a turn looking through … Read more

Computing hosts spring break camp to encourage girls in tech

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Two young women wearing "Computing for a Complex World" t-shirts help other young women working in a computer lab

High school girls gathered at BCIT Downtown Campus (DTC) for the Technovation Girls BC Chapter Spring Break Learning Conference this month, where co-hosts BCIT Computing and UBC Geering Up offered hands-on workshops and career exploration opportunities. Technovation Girls is a non-profit tech entrepreneurship competition where girls aged 13-18 work in teams to develop a mobile … Read more

Minister of Transport announces a new investment in marine training for Indigenous Peoples, Northerners, and women through the Oceans Protection Plan

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A student in the Enhanced Bridge Watch Rating program

With more vessels and goods being transported on Canadian waters than ever before, investing in a strong, diverse, and skilled marine workforce along our coasts is critically important. That’s why, through Canada’s Oceans Protection Plan, the Government of Canada is providing underrepresented groups with new training opportunities to strengthen Canada’s world-class marine safety system. Today, … Read more