Lifetime achievement in prevention of violence against women BCIT is delighted to share that Sheila Early, a long-time Forensic Nursing Educator at BCIT, is a recipient of the 2019 YWCA Women of Distinction Award in the Health and Wellness category. Sheila is recognized for her impressive work as a Forensic Nursing Educator and her unwavering commitment to delivering, … Read more
The Diploma in Full-Stack Web Development (FSWD) will help develop developers starting this fall! This new two-year program will train graduates to be employed as Full-Stack developers. That means they’ll be creating, modifying, and maintaining full web applications, including server configuration, front end development, back end development, data management, and architecture. The “stack” in this … Read more
Post-secondary education is one of the most exciting journeys you’ll ever take. It’s a chance to explore new subjects, meet new people, and grow as an individual. But eventually you’re going to graduate—and that means your school also has to prepare you for what comes next. Experiential learning — otherwise known as work-integrated learning (WIL) … Read more
When Nadia Dobrianskaia, saw the gap between what scientists needed and what developers could provide, she enrolled in BCIT’s Computer Systems Technology program to follow her father’s footsteps into a career in the tech sector. Why or how did you move into the tech sector? My family moved to Canada when I was 10 years … Read more
During the month of January, the Student Life office and Student Life Ambassadors will be focusing on Financial, as one of the 8 dimensions of student wellbeing. BCIT has a number of services related to financial wellbeing which are available to students. The Student Financial Aid and Awards office (Burnaby – Building SW1, Room 2132) … Read more
Hello! My name is Sarah and I am a second-year BCIT student studying Interior Design. During these two years I have been living on-campus in the Maquinna Residence. In this blog post I will be talking about my experience living in residence, as well as, how to apply to become a Residence Advisor for the … Read more
Wildlife photographer Danny Catt got his first camera when he was 10 — and accidentally dropped it into the ocean within a week. “It was one of those old 110s, but to me it was a great loss,” he recalls. Although that was the end of his camera, his interest in photography was just beginning. … Read more
The year has only just begun, but 2019 is already looking positive for job-seekers. According to WorkBC’s most recent Labour Market Outlook report, the number of retiring baby boomers, along with economic growth, are opening new employment opportunities across the board. Of course, if you’re looking to score one of the year’s most in-demand jobs, … Read more
(This story first appeared in BCIT LINK Magazine by Sean Murphy on October 22, 2018.) Eric Saczuk is a Geomatics Engineering instructor at BCIT, but he also operates as a UAS pilot and researcher. He’s got an eye for photography and operates professionally as Space Hog Graphics with clients ranging from Smirnoff Canada to Vanity Fair. … Read more
It takes a village The School of Energy at the British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) welcomed the first-ever graduating class of a remotely delivered program in Kitimat. The graduating class of 2018 Refrigeration Mechanic Foundation Program included 9 dual-credit high school students, adult students, and members of the Haisla and Nisga’a Nations. This program … Read more