Warning: This story contains depictions and discussions of war, which may be distressing for some readers. For free, 24/7 confidential support, call the BC Mental Health Support Line at 310-6789 (no area code needed). At six years old, aspiring journalist and future alumna Layla Khdir was performing nightly news shows to her mirror in her … Read more
500 students crossed the stage in three in-person ceremonies this March, joining more than 205,000 of our BCIT alumni community. We are proud of our graduates for their achievements and confident in their abilities to create sustained and meaningful impact beyond BCIT. Each ceremony begun with the acknowledgement that our campuses are located on the … Read more
The British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) is pleased to announce the appointment of Cynthia Petrie as the Vice President of External at the Institute. In this permanent role, Cynthia will champion the Institute’s vision and mission, providing executive leadership to a broad portfolio of departments including Advancement, Marketing and Communications, Stakeholder Relations, and Indigenous … Read more
This past holiday season, BCIT’s community of generous supporters came together once again to support the Student Success Fund. Contributions to the Student Success Fund provide emergency bursaries, grants, and other funding to the students who need it most. “We’re so grateful to our amazing donors,” says Jackie Jacob, Executive Director, BCIT Foundation. “Because of … Read more
A lot goes into preparing for post-secondary studies, whether you’re about to graduate high school, you’re furthering your post-secondary education, or you’re looking to advance your career. BCIT prides itself in delivering flexible, relevant, and future-proof education, while also offering many resources to support learners throughout their academic journey, including those who are still exploring their … Read more
British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) is pleased to announce the appointment of Gerry Egan as the new Associate Dean of Aerospace. Gerry is a proud BCIT alumnus of the Aircraft Maintenance Engineering Category M program. He also holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA), Project Management Professional (PMP) designation, and is a fully licensed, … Read more
Come Grow with Us spotlights the remarkable career progress of BCIT staff and faculty who have dedicated more than a decade to the Institute. Each story is a celebration of their growth and contributions to BCIT. Joe Cosh is the Director of Facilities Improvement in Campus Planning and Facilities at BCIT. He began his journey … Read more
We love catching up with our alumni, to talk about life after BCIT, their careers, and what tips they have for prospective and current students. In this Q&A, meet Computer Information Technology (CIT) and award-winning grad Adel Kuanysheva, who graduated with a Diploma in 2022. What led you to BCIT? I was born and raised … Read more
(This story was written with contributions from Sally Lee.) As a 13-year-old, Rachel Schatz was a typical carefree teen. She enjoyed school, loved to hang out with her friends, and she dreamed of becoming a teacher one day. The world was full of possibilities. But one summer day in August, her father was involved in … Read more
Congratulations to BCIT Broadcast and Online Journalism student Sean Park, a recipient of the 2023 Jack Webster Foundation Student Journalism Award. Sean is one of seven journalism students in BC to receive this prestigious award that celebrates excellence in journalism. “Sean has embraced his training at BCIT with incredible enthusiasm since day one, says Christine … Read more