BCIT Nursing alumnus-turned-instructor offers support as frontline healthcare worker

BCIT Nursing Instructor Pawan Varaich

In a time when Health Officials are urging people to stay home and practice social (physical) distancing, communities across the country are finding creative ways to share their encouragement and appreciation for the selfless and compassionate healthcare workers who are tirelessly working around the clock to care for those impacted by COVID-19. Our industry partner … Read more

BCIT Convocation photos and videos- February 2020

BCIT-Convocation February 2020

BCIT celebrated more than 500 students who crossed the convocation stage this week to join the growing family of 185,000 BCIT alumni who are around the world, in every sector, conquering today’s complex world. As Kathy Kinloch, President of BCIT, shared, “Each of our graduates have played a role in helping us deliver on our … Read more

When it comes to Valentine’s Day at BCIT, we’re all heart – Part 2

Stephanie Ly and Jesse Livingston met at BCIT but it was a chance encounter on Bumble that sparked romance for the couple. Stephanie is currently working towards her Project Management Associate Certificate at BCIT. Jesse has completed Level 2 of BCIT’s Harmonized Carpentry Apprenticeship program.

It’s mid-February. And on supermarket shelves, the red and green of a now-distant holiday has been displaced by swaths of pink hearts and cheery cherubs. Ready or not, Valentine’s Day is here. At BCIT, it’s time to bring back our popular alumni love stories. Read on, as our featured couples spill the tea. (Do you … Read more

“Business is about people”: How WestJet Chairman Clive Beddoe’s belief in integrity and empowering employees helped WestJet take off

Clive Beddoe

“Business is about people. It’s about relationships. It’s about trust.” So says Clive Beddoe, founding shareholder and Chairman of the Board of Directors for WestJet airlines. The former real estate developer and director of the Alberta Investment Management Corporation (AIMCo) brought this respect for people—and a belief in letting employees participate in the success of … Read more

From BCIT to the Big Apple: Alumna and marketing superstar Katie Klumper leads growth for some of the world’s biggest brands

Katie Klumper smiling at the camera

New York is a city of possibilities, a place where dreams can come true for anyone who dares to keep up with the pulse of the electric metropolis. And it suits marketing executive Katie Klumper, a BCIT alumna, perfectly. “I visited New York 15 years ago and as soon as I landed I knew I … Read more

Meet four entrepreneurs who are working to bring BC to the global stage

From protecting the world’s most precious resource of water to reinventing the future of sustainable energy, our 185,000 BCIT alumni are making globally relevant connections in all sectors of the workforce. They are adding fresh perspectives and are reinventing how we work with industry and peers to drive economic, social, and environmental prosperity in BC … Read more

From politics to planes: How this Airport Operations alumnus changed his flight path mid-career

In 2015, Kenneth Lieblich found himself suddenly unemployed. In his early 40s, he had established a decades-long career in public policy and government, including working in the House of Commons and assisting former Deputy Premier and Minister of Finance Colin Hansen. His income supported his wife and their four children (two of whom have special … Read more

Giving from loss: Why BCIT alumna Juli Leung is passionate about patient-centred nursing

Juli Leung is crocheting a doll for her daughter, Hailey age 4. “I’m customizing the doll so that it looks like her,” she says. “Then I plan to make different outfits for the doll so that it will look like she is wearing one of those princess dresses.” If you know Juli, you wouldn’t be … Read more

Lick your toads, put yourself first, love the lessons: This BCIT alumnus and coach says these habits are key to being a high-achieving leader

At just 16 years old, Brayden is already a seasoned entrepreneur. He has a knack for finding great business opportunities, including fixing and selling an old car, building an e-commerce store to sell gadgets from China around the world, and merchandising barber shop chairs. No one is prouder of Brayden and his business acumen than … Read more

BCIT Convocation photos and videos- February 2019

BCIT welcomed more than 550 students who crossed the convocation stage this week to proudly deliver on the promise of BCIT. This year’s graduates now join the more than 180,000 BCIT alumni who are around the world, in every sector, conquering today’s complex world. As Tom Roemer, Vice-President of Academic, shared, “BCIT is not an easy … Read more