The Joyce Williams Nursing Bursary: Supporting the next generation of community heroes

The legacy of nurse Joyce Williams lives on through BCIT with a bursary created by her son, Derek. The Joyce Williams Nursing Bursary is a fitting way to honour his mother and her love for the nursing profession. Since it was established in 2012, the bursary has helped 44 BCIT Nursing students pursue their studies and career dreams. Read more.

BCIT Indigenous trades grad perseveres through hardships

Despite the many challenges she faced, BCIT Welding Foundation student (now alumna), Victoria Dupuis, persevered to claim the top spot in her class. She pushed through the obstacles, and leaned on support from BCIT, including the Indigenous Initiatives and Partnerships Lunch Program. With the help of volunteers and generous donors, the Lunch Program provides nutritious meals to students. Read Victoria's story.

Instructor Tamara Pongracz goes above and beyond for students

Well-loved Trades Discovery instructor Tamara Pongracz is not only dedicated to the success of BCIT students, she also works tirelessly to expand, promote, and transform trades education at the Institute. Through our philanthropic partners, BCIT Foundation is proud to be able to support and help advance the kind of teaching and learning excellence that Tamara exudes every day.  Read more.

Trades and technology building named after Vancouver developer

BCIT recently announced that the new trades and technology building at the Burnaby campus will be named the Concert Properties Centre for Trades and Technology in recognition of the company's longstanding commitment to trades training and BCIT students. The centre will be a space for innovation and collaboration in trades training for hundreds of additional students, alleviating trades training waitlists and helping to build a healthy talent pool in BC. Read more. 

Congratulations to the 2022 BCIT student award recipients

Congratulations to the more than 250 students who received awards, and thank you to the incredible community of donors who make many of these awards possible.The Student Awards Celebration recognizes the academic achievement, outstanding leadership, and positive contributions to the community of our BCIT students. Hear inspiring stories from some of the outstanding student award recipients in the commemorative video. Watch the video here.

BCIT Early Assist Program: Support for student wellbeing

In recent years, students have faced an increase in unique challenges, and the requests for support reflects that. The Early Assist Program is a confidential service that provides online and in-person support to navigate through personal or academic challenges. Since the onset of COVID-19, Early Assist has seen the number of requests for help double. BCIT is proud to support students wellbeing by offering confidential support year-round. Learn more.

BCIT 2021/22 Year in Review

Keeping to our commitments of empowering people, shaping BC, and inspiring global progress, BCIT has released the 2021/22 Year in Review. Read about the several ambitious milestones the Institute has reached, including the completion of the new Health Sciences Centre, the announcement of the new BCIT Trades and Technology Complex, the introduction of industry-relevant, future-focused microcredentials, and the continued development of initiatives that are committed to respect, diversity, and inclusion across the BCIT community. Read more.

Inspiring a bold new chapter

The largest initiative in the history of BCIT, the INSPIRE Campaign is transforming our Burnaby campus into a dynamic new learning environment where solutions to our most urgent challenges are born, tested, and readied for the world. Together with BCIT's partners across all sectors, BCIT Foundation is seizing new opportunities towards our three pillars: access and inclusion, teaching and learning innovation, and campus redevelopment.

Learn more.