2021 Highlights: Donor love, making an impact, and supporting the jobs of tomorrow

After a unique year, we reflect on the generosity of remarkable donors who made it possible for our students to continue their studies despite unforeseen circumstances. We also celebrate the positive impact our community is making, from reducing the gender gap in STEM-related fields to addressing systemic discrimination to the ways BCIT collaborated with industry to support our learners and the workforce this year.

New partnerships, INC Lab, and new innovations for 2022

BCIT has partnered with Siemens Canada, Denesoline Corporation, and the Digital Supercluster on virtual clean-energy training for First Nations communities. Meanwhile, in response to the growing need for cybersecurity professionals, BCIT has officially opened the fully interactive Industrial Network Cybersecurity Lab (INC Lab), the first of its kind in Canada. Catch a glimpse of more new innovations coming to BCIT in 2022, including new funding, awards, and more.

Kory Wilson: Reconciliation
"is the work of all of us"

Invited to speak by the Empire Club of Canada, BCIT Indigenous Initiatives and Partnerships Executive Director Kory Wilson was joined by panelists Dr. Tracy Bear, Director and Assistant Professor of the McMaster Indigenous Research Institute, and Chief Cadmus Delorme of Cowessess First Nation, to discuss the connection between education and reconciliation, and the impact of steps being taken to integrate Indigenous ways of knowing, being and doing in the classroom and beyond. Read more. 

Connecting forestry, aviation, and spirituality to mitigate BC wildfires

BCIT alumnus Justin Perry's passion for forestry and aviation is what led to his dream job: mitigating BC wildfires using drone technology. But Justin says the Forest and Natural Areas Management (FNAM) program at BCIT appealed to him for spiritual reasons as well. Reflecting on his Métis roots, Justin found support at BCIT's Indigenous Gathering Place. Find out more about Justin's journey and the Indigenous Elder on Campus who had a huge impact on his life. Read more. 

March is National Engineering Month: inspiring the next generation of engineers

Did you know that currently, only 20 percent of newly licensed engineers in Canada self-identify as women? To encourage women-identifying students to join the engineering field, BCIT is proud to launch its annual Women in Engineering (WiE) campaign, entitled “Engineer an Inclusive Future." The campaign shines a light on the difference our graduates and students are making in the world through BCIT’s experiential learning model, industry connections, and mentorship. Read more.