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Start a collision of ideas

BCIT's New Leader-in-Residence Program

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The future of industry is waiting. Are you ready to collide?

Ideas. Impact. Innovation.

In an era of unprecedented workforce disruption, where today’s leaders cite talent acquisition as their top growth constraint, the Collider Project offers a strategic response. BCIT’s first leader-in-residence program is where industry intelligence meets applied education.

This isn’t traditional mentorship. It’s a space where ideas, experiences, and people intersect to enable intelligent exchange between those who have built industries and those positioned to transform them. It is leadership pipeline development, innovation intelligence, and competitive advantage wrapped into one—an immersive one-day experience at Canada’s premier polytechnic institution.

Be a Collider and join us in shaping the next generation of leaders and innovators.

“Through BCIT’s first leader-in-residence program, students collide with today’s top leaders, giving them the chance to develop the strategic business acumen needed to push BC’s innovation economy forward.”

Dr. Jeff Zabudsky
President, BCIT

Start a collision of ideas

Where leadership and workforce development collide

The Collider Project at BCIT is a mentorship program where you shape the future, developing the workforce and leaders your industry needs to thrive.

One generation of innovators leading the next

Access the next generation’s perspective on sustainability, digital transformation, and workplace evolution while building relationships with talent that understands your industry’s trajectory.

A lasting impact

Every Collider will be recognized with a one-time $10,000 scholarship donated in your name—a lasting legacy that celebrates your extraordinary impact while supporting student success.

Become a collision catalyst

We're seeking visionary leaders for our Fall 2026 launch.

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Why BCIT?

BCIT’s industry connections, applied learning model, and proven track record make this partnership uniquely valuable to industry leaders and students.

44,000+

STUDENTS

93%

EMPLOYMENT RATE FOR BCIT DEGREE GRADUATES

215, 000+

ALUMNI IN CANADA AND ACROSS 110 COUNTRIES—AND GROWING

16

CONSECUTIVE YEARS AS BC'S TOP EMPLOYER

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