Each year, the world comes together on Earth Day to draw attention to our collective responsibility and help accelerate the transition to an equitable, prosperous green economy. BCIT shares this commitment. Our Sustainability Vision aims to enable people to live socially-just lives within ecological limits. To mark this worldwide event, here are nine highlights on how … Read more
The BCIT Winter 2023 Convocation celebrated over 500 students across three in-person ceremonies this March. We are proud to have more of our students join our 200,000 BCIT alumni, and we are excited to see the vital contributions they will bring to their local communities and across the globe. In one of the most anticipated … Read more
Whether you’re a recent high school graduate or a skilled professional looking to make a career change, you may be weighing the pros and cons of pursing a post-secondary education. Deciding to re-enter the education system can feel daunting, but it can a life-changing experience. Flexible Learning at BCIT is all about giving you the … Read more
Whether you’re a student in high school looking to get your foot in the door at an organization or a professional with years of experience preparing for your next career move, now is an excellent time to upskill or reskill for in-demand jobs. Over the next decade, more than one million job openings are expected … Read more
BCIT has opened a new $1.5 million Wood Waste to Energy Centre (WWEC) at its Burnaby Campus which uses a biomass boiler to recycle wood waste into clean energy. Every year, the Centre will use 250 tons of wood cut-offs and sawdust from Carpentry and Joinery programs to heat buildings at the Burnaby Campus. The … Read more
Nearly four decades after the 1983 gruesome murder of two women in Toronto, police have identified and arrested the killer. Police say it was advances in DNA technology that helped solve this cold case. Genetic genealogy is a new technique used in forensic sciences that creates family history profiles by combining DNA test results with … Read more
While BCIT has always been a leader in delivering part-time learning for students, the launch of Flexible Learning signals an evolution in the Institute’s nearly 60-year legacy of delivering industry-focused, job-ready education. Flexible Learning encompasses a suite of learning options – part-time courses, microcredentials, industry services, and free online learning courses – that allow skilled … Read more
BCIT and Teck Resources Limited (TSX: TECK.A and TECK.B, NYSE: TECK) (“Teck”) today announced that Teck is contributing $5 million to the BCIT INSPIRE Campaign. The donation, which represents the second-largest total contribution to the campaign to date, will support campus redevelopment and new teaching and learning innovations as well as expand the use of … Read more
Nothing drives a business forward like a fresh perspective—and that’s precisely what students bring to the table. It’s therefore no surprise that across the province, companies are seizing the chance to work with BCIT students. There are several opportunities for them to do so, thanks to the wide selection of programs co-created by industry, for … Read more
Enrolling in a post-secondary education program may feel like a large, daunting commitment, but it doesn’t have to be. BCIT Flexible Learning (formerly Part-time Studies) offers you a great way to get the credential and skills needed for an in-demand career. Start with a course, finish with a degree. With BCIT Flexible Learning, you can … Read more