From the pub to the print room, BCIT’s Student Association is looking at all their options to reduce waste on campus. Last year, they overhauled their napkins, cutlery, cups and straws, sourcing eco-friendly and compostable options whenever possible. The need and the urgency is clear, explains Student Association Communications and Marketing Director, James Foran. “We’ve … Read more
From baby calmers created for BC Women and Children’s Hospital to an electronic starting system for the Burnaby Lake Rowing Club, the news-making products developed by BCIT Applied Research team MAKE+ are often just that: products. But there’s a second—equally important—part of the research team’s focus that often goes without fanfare. Finding collaborative and innovative solutions … Read more
As a teen helping out at his father’s construction company over the summer, BCIT alumnus Daniel Boffo was given a variety of tasks. One of the tasks he enjoyed the least ended up giving him something that would underpin his career in the years to come. “My dad would tell me to go and stack … 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
Happy holidays to everyone! This last week I have been off from school and have been very fortunate to spend the holidays with my family. Along with the cherished time spent, I also read a few books and studied various subjects. One of them being people. How do people relate to the marine world you … Read more
With the population of older workers rising, it is becoming increasingly important for governments, employers and educational institutes to invest in adult training and education. According to Statistics Canada, 54% of Canadians aged 25 to 64 have a college or university credential; 28.5% have a bachelor’s degree. These numbers are up from previous years and 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
