Give thoughtfully with the BCIT Alumni Holiday Market Find the perfect gift for loved ones and feel great knowing you’re supporting local alumni-owned businesses through the BCIT Alumni Holiday Market. Running November 1 to December 31, 2023, the fourth-annual online market offers thoughtful gift ideas ranging from organic skincare products and Indigenous art to modern home goods and curated vintage clothing pieces. The BCIT Alumni Association is proud to uplift alumni-owned businesses in the 2023 BCIT Alumni Holiday Market. Read the stories behind some of the businesses featured in the Holiday Market—and use your purchasing power to give meaningful gifts this season. Shop the Holiday Market | 2023 BCIT Distinguished Awards highlights With more than 300 guests, BCIT proudly celebrated five recipients of the 2023 BCIT Distinguished Awards at the 18th awards dinner on November 2, 2023. As leaders in their fields, these remarkable alumni represent the best of BCIT. Their inspiring accomplishments tell a compelling story, not only of their unique path to success, but also of the Institute. Read more. | | Meet the 2023 Distinguished Awards recipients BCIT alum Dr. Candy Ho aims for a brighter future as an award-winning career development advocate. Alum Brian Fry is a tech entrepreneur focused on the future. Alum and instructor Dr. Judy Shandler has dedicated 40 years to student success. BCIT Carpentry alum Barbara James is a champion for Indigenous women in trades. Samantha Bienias is a sonography alum who found her purpose in helping others. | | Alumna and forestry leader Molly Hudson inspires progress From a tree planter to Vice President of Sustainability and Chief Forester at Mosaic Forest Management, Molly Hudson carved an uncharted path in an industry traditionally dominated by men. Molly shares her vision: “Together, with a diverse and performance-oriented team, we’re clearing a path for forestry to evolve in terms of who’s in the industry and who’s making the decisions.” Read more. | | Computing grad focused on solving healthcare data issues Dima Goncharov is a Computer Systems grad and Co-founder of Metriport, a young company, valued at $20 million, that's dedicated to fixing healthcare data in the US. After graduating in 2015 and being in the workforce for five years, Dima partnered with a long-time friend to build a health app to solve a major US data problem. Now, he has grown his multi-million dollar idea into a successful start-up focused on expansion. Read more. | | BCIT announces $33M for Trades and Technology Complex Last month, BCIT announced a milestone of $33 million in funding towards a new Trades and Technology Complex, increasing access for students pursuing a trades and technology career and helping BC meet job demands. The $220 million Trades and Technology Complex will provide an innovative learning environment through leading-edge design. Read more. | | Future Student Guide 2024/2025 Are you or someone you know considering a new career move? Get the skills, connections, and experience needed to shape your success. BCIT builds networks between students and dynamic industries, with 300+ programs taught by industry leaders. Explore the Future Student Guide 2024/25 to find the right program for you, from applied and natural sciences, business and media, computing and IT, engineering, health sciences, to trades. Read more. | | Being a BCIT alum has its perks! Get access to amazing benefits exclusive to BCIT alumni. Download the free BCIT Alumni Perks app from Google Play or the App Store. Take advantage of exciting offers from Bell Mobility, Sparkling Hill Resort, Fresh Prep, Vancouver Whitecaps and many more. | | Special group rates on insurance through Manulife Thinking about buying life insurance? As an alumnus, you have access to plans at group rates from our partner, Manulife. Choose from health and dental, life, travel, and critical insurance packages. Manulife makes it simple with plans that are easy to understand, apply for, and manage. Browse your insurance solutions to learn how easy it is to help protect yourself and loved ones. Learn more. | | Upcoming Events & Opportunities | | | You're invited! BCIT Fraser Valley Alumni Happy Hour Alumni who are living and working in the Fraser Valley are invited to the BCIT Fraser Valley Alumni Happy Hour. Enjoy appetizers, swap stories from your BCIT days, and learn the latest from your BCIT Alumni Fraser Valley Ambassador Jack Davidson. Space is limited, register by Nov. 13 to secure a spot for you and a guest. Register now | | | | Flexible Learning: Winter term registration opens Oct. 25 Level up your career! With more than 1,000 Flexible Learning courses and new learning options like microcredentials and free online courses, building your resume has never been easier. Alumni get an annual $100 credit towards a Flexible Learning course through the free Perks app. Registration for the winter term is now open! Learn more | | | | | Job opportunity: BCIT would love to have you back Bring your industry experience back to BCIT and work for one of BC's top employers. BCIT alumni have access to search for full-time, part-time, and temporary employment opportunities. Browse current jobs. Learn more | | | | Let BCIT students solve your IT challenges this winter Is your organization dealing with a challenge that needs a tech solution, such as an automation tool or a prototype for a research project? Apply to work with BCIT Computing students through the Industry Sponsored Student Projects program. Submit your project by Dec. 1 and start working with your team in January! Learn more | | | | Apply now: 2024 Executive Field School in Bologna, Italy BCIT Business Executive Field School offers applied learning, rich interactive site visits, and immersion in the cooperative and Italian culture. Learn to develop sector-specific strategies that aid the growth and competitiveness of
small and medium-sized cooperative firms. Learn more | | | Alumni Partners, Benefits & More | | | Enjoy special group rates on a wide range of insurance plans from Manulife. Learn more. | | | | iPhone 15 is here! Pair it with an incredible data plan at a preferred price for alumni. Visit bell.ca/alumni. | | | Alumni in the News Three BCIT Business alumni and founders of Vancouver's Procurify, Aman Mann, Kenneth Loi, and Eugene Dong, secure US $50 million in Series C funding. BIV BCIT Ecological Restoration alumna Natasha Murphy is using goats to clear invasive plant species, and she explains how the idea began while studying at BCIT. Cowichan Valley Citizen | Make a Difference Did you know BCIT alumni are among the Institute's most committed supporters—whether they are donating to help students through bursaries, awards, or scholarships. We invite you to consider how you can give back to help current students launch meaningful careers and create a brighter future for the community, BC and beyond. | Alumni giving back The Alumni Association is proud to support current and future BCIT alumni through awards, scholarships, and bursaries. In partnership with BCIT Foundation, we have awarded 1,090 student scholarships and bursaries totalling more than $1.48 million since 1985. Whether giving of their time, talent, or treasure, our alumni shared without hesitation to help current students on their educational journeys. Learn about the INSPIRE Campaign and how you can help BCIT students achieve their dreams. | | | | | |
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