BCIT Alumni Association donates $40,000 towards student awards

In 2019, our 40th anniversary year, the BCIT Alumni Association is pleased to have donated $40,000 in entrance awards of $1,000 each to 40 deserving students. Congratulations to all our high-achieving students, and thank you to the generous donors who make it all possible. We recently celebrated their achievements at the 2019 Entrance Awards and Scholarships celebration. Read more.

 

New Health Sciences Centre breaks ground at BCIT

Healthcare students at BCIT are one step closer to a state-of-the-art Health Sciences Centre. The building will open in 2021. Designed with students in mind, the net-zero emission facility will offer innovative technology and flexible teaching and learning space.

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New! Get access to professional career support with NEKSA

Tap into an entire community of professionals tailored to meet your career needs. The BCIT Alumni Association is proud to announce our new partnership with NEKSA, North America's leading career development platform. Get the tools and support you need to find your next opportunity, switch careers, or start your journey.

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Save 20%: Shop the BCIT Alumni Store, now until Dec. 20

It's time to get your holiday shopping started and get 20% on your entire order. Find something for everyone on your list: our super-popular socks, durable water bottles, high-quality umbrellas, and more. Simply use this promo code at checkout: BCITALUMNI Limit: One use per customer. Offer expires at midnight, December 20, 2019.

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Learn in Italy or Denmark

BCIT alumni, immerse yourself in European business practices and culture and bring home knowledge you can use to lead your own teams at your organization. BCIT's School of Business is currently accepting applications for the following Executive Field School trips:

Italy - June 7 - 13, 2020
Denmark - Dates TBA

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2019 BCIT Distinguished Awards: See the highlights and photos

More than 800 attended the 17th annual BCIT Distinguished Awards to celebrate outstanding leaders and BCIT alumni. Watch the highlight video and see all the photos from this extraordinary night.

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Sustainability innovation a key priority for BCIT alumnus and ETRO Principal Mike Maierle

A growing number of industries are starting to look at ways to make their business practices more sustainable. BCIT alumnus Mike Maierle has made it a priority at ETRO Construction Ltd. Find out what he's doing and why.

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Upcoming Events

Workshop: Are you LinkedIn? - January 6

This workshop is designed to help you enhance your LinkedIn profile and maximum this tool to build your network and online presence. At Burnaby Campus, 4:00 - 5:30 pm. Students and alumni are welcome.

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Professional Head Shot Day - January 14

Say cheese! Make the most of your online profile with a free professional headshot, courtesy of the BCIT Student Association. Book your slot at BCIT's Burnaby Campus, 1:00 - 5:00 pm. Open to students and alumni.

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Personal & Professional Development Workshops

Learn skills you can use with workshops on goal setting & performance management, conflict management, leadership communication, and supervisory skills. First course starts in January.

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Affinity Partners, Benefits & More

Home and tenant insurance from TD Insurance

BMO® BCIT MasterCard® from Bank of Montreal

 

Life, critical illness, and disability insurance from iA Financial Group

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Learn about an exclusive financial support package for BCIT Trades students

 

New year, new look: Check out BCIT Alumni Association's fresh new website design

 

Blast from the Past

Who knew Santa's secret helpers were BCIT Painting and Decorating students? In 1993, they spruced up the sleigh for the big guy's busiest night. Photo credit: BCIT Archives.