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BCIT grads get hired

Get career ready. Build the real-world skills you need to get the job you want.

BCIT offers practical career credentials designed for the workplace. As a graduate, you’ll be uniquely qualified to step right into the most in-demand jobs in the province.

* Source: BC Student Outcomes, prepared by BC Stats (2025)

215,000

ALUMNI IN CANADA AND ACROSS THE GLOBE – AND GROWING

99%

EMPLOYMENT RATE FOR BCIT APPRENTICE COMPLETERS. *

90%

EMPLOYMENT RATE FOR BCIT TRADES FOUNDATION AND TRADES-RELATED VOCATIONAL GRADUATES.*

95%

EMPLOYMENT RATE FOR BCIT DEGREE GRADUATES.*

What do Canada's industry leaders see in BCIT grads?

“BCIT offers the unique combination of hands-on experience with industry projects and world-class faculty. Grads come ready to excel in their careers.”

Rashpal Ahluwalia, Vice President-Technology, Earls Kitchen  + Bar

Connected to industry

BCIT prepares you to be career-ready from day one of your program. When you graduate, employers will know that:

  • you learned from faculty with industry experience
  • your program was developed in consultation with employers
  • you gained hands-on experience through work-integrated learning such as internships and practicums

Step into your future career and make a difference.

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