Artificial intelligence. Cybersecurity. Robotics. If the prospect of working with new and developing technologies to solve real-world problems inspires you, a future in engineering may be right for you. BCIT is a leader in preparing graduates for careers in engineering, technology, and trades in the oil and gas, manufacturing, process, telecommunication, and renewable energy industry … Read more
EllisDon, an employee-owned Canadian construction company based in London, Ontario, is helping to bring student ideas to life by sponsoring the BCIT Student Innovation Challenge. The BCIT Student Innovation Challenge helps to create an inclusive space for innovation and encourages students to turn their bright ideas into business plans and prototypes, which may eventually be commercialized. For … Read more
Continuing on the success of the Indigenous Internship Program’s inaugural year, Clear Seas is launching the 2022 edition of this important educational initiative, in collaboration with Mitacs and the British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT). “The program is intended to build capacity within Indigenous communities by providing opportunities for the students to connect with the … Read more
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
Are you looking to quickly upskill to make a career switch, re-enter the workforce or simply trying to find a job, but don’t have the means to invest multiple years of your time? The BCIT Office Administrator with Technology (OAT) program is designed to equip students with job-ready skills in as short as five months. … Read more
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
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
Matthew Hui knew early on that he had a knack for the business side of Information Technology. Despite being only 25, he’s already a Director of Business Strategy. But Matthew has bigger goals, like becoming a Chief Information Officer and a member of Forbes’ 30 Under 30. And he’s trying to achieve all this while … Read more
“It’s with great pleasure that I announce that SoCAS has successfully filled the position of Associate Dean of Computing with one of our very own!” announced Dean Hildebrand, Dean, School of Computing & Academic Studies (SoCAS). Donna Turner is already known by many at BCIT as Program Head, Student Success for the Computer Systems Technology … Read more
Technology itself does not support or enhance learning. It’s the way we use them. Technology in the classroom is nothing new, and it’s always evolving. Innovators like UBC’s Dr. Claudia Krebs are using technologies like virtual and augmented reality to really bring course content to life. At BCIT, James Rout, Associate Vice-President, Education Support and … Read more