BCIT receives major donation from the Dennis and Phyllis Washington Foundation to invest in expanding skilled trades opportunities for young people in BC
In an effort to expand early access to skills training and education, Dennis and Phyllis Washington Foundation, in conjunction with Seaspan ULC and Southern Railway of British Columbia (SRY), is […]
BCIT and the Gene Haas Foundation announce the opening of the new Gene Haas Manufacturing Lab
On October 4, the British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) and the Gene Haas Foundation announced the opening of the new Gene Haas Manufacturing Lab. Made possible by a $1 […]
BCIT announces $33M in funding for new Trades and Technology Complex showcasing industry support and demand for grads
The British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) today announced a milestone of $33 million in funding towards a new state-of-the-art Trades and Technology Complex. The Trades and Technology Complex will […]
BCIT and Mastercard announce over $460K in funding to support students, launch the new Mastercard Chair in Digital Trust
The new Mastercard Computing Technology Awards provides direct financial assistance to BCIT students, while new Mastercard Chair in Digital Trust will expand research in the cybersecurity field. Today, the British […]
BCIT Student Awards Mix & Mingle connects high-achieving students with donors behind their awards
Congratulations to the 258 BCIT students who received Graduating Achievement Awards in 2023. This year’s student recipients were invited to meet and thank the donors who made their awards possible […]
BCIT and Teck announce opening of Teck Copper Innovation Hub
On January 31, 2023, British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) and Teck Resources Limited (TSX: TECK.A and TECK.B, NYSE: TECK) (“Teck”) announced the opening of the new Teck Copper Innovation Hub. Made […]
Forestry sector contributes $2.5M towards the new BCIT Trades and Technology Complex
On December 9, 2022, British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) announced a $2.5 million contribution from forestry sector leaders to its INSPIRE Campaign which will benefit students in more than […]
BCIT names new Trades and Technology building after Vancouver developer Concert Properties
On July 21, 2022, BCIT announced that the new Trades and Technology Centre will bear the name of Vancouver-based real-estate developer Concert Properties in recognition of the company’s long-standing commitment to […]
Inspiring the future: BCIT raises more than $100M to transform applied learning
Thanks to the visionary leadership of BCIT President Kathy Kinloch and INSPIRE Campaign Chair and Concert Properties Co-founder and Chair David Podmore, OBC, the largest campaign in the history of […]
A father’s pride: how a son’s tragedy inspired 35 years of generosity supporting BCIT Broadcast students
As George Garrett was driving home one evening in 1975, he heard a vaguely familiar voice on the radio. It was the debut of a mysterious new personality dubbed “Super […]
Trades and technology students at BCIT get new and renewed $162.6M training facilities
Students, staff, and faculty in BCIT trades and technology programs will soon have access to new training facilities with an investment of $162.6 million in the Trades and Technology Complex […]
BCIT Electrical students can access a new bursary thanks to a $100K gift from former instructor
“Walt was the kind of guy who bled BCIT blue,” says Glenn Pellegrin, Program Head, Automation and Instrumentation, BCIT Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology program. “He gave a lot to […]