In addition to co-op opportunities, BCIT offers apprenticeships, student internships, practicums, consulting, and capstone projects. The diverse student population is available to begin these work-integrated learning opportunities throughout the year. See Admission to Programs for program information and an explanation of the work-integrated learning opportunities.
Quick Reference:
Clinicals/Preceptorships – supervised work experience that is mandatory for a license in a health profession
Internships and Practicums – Short term paid or unpaid work experiences
Project (Consulting, Capstone, or Industry) – work individually or a small group to complete a project/report/deliverable for an industry partner
Work term – long term paid work experience
School of Business and Media
Contact: Centre for Workplace Education
The School of Business and Media offers over 100 programs in a wide variety of areas including finance, digital arts, marketing, broadcast, business administration, and more.
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School of Construction and the Environment
Contact: Marita Luk
The School of Construction and the Environment is a leading contributor of trades, engineering, and applied and natural sciences professionals in the province, offering over 77 different programs.
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School of Computing and Academic Studies
The School of Computing and Academic Studies is the largest Computing and IT education provider in Western Canada, with over 30 different applied programs. Additional areas of study include Forensic Science & Technology, Communication, and more.
If your team or company needs individual contributors for project or operational roles, CIT students also have the option of doing an individual practicum in place of one of the team-based projects. The individual practicum is for students in the final term of CIT, and requires at least 100 hours of work (paid or unpaid) with a company for 10 weeks or more. If you have a position for a student, or if you would like to know more, please email us.
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School of Energy
Contact: Marko Vicic
The school of Energy provides education and research focused on increasing energy efficiencies in industrial processes and the development of cost-effective alternative energy sources. Programs range from Machinist to Telecommunications, and Chemical and Environmental Technology to Mechanical and Electrical Engineering.
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School of Health Sciences
Contact: health@bcit.ca
The School of Health Sciences provides industry-leading education for essential, in-demand careers in the healthcare field, from Occupational Health & Safety, to Radiation Therapy, Environmental Health and Nursing.
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School of Transportation
Contact: Richard Haire
The School of Transportation is a North American leader in transportation training, providing aerospace, aviation, automotive, heavy equipment, rail and marine training programs and courses.
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