Welcome
BCIT has long been a beacon of innovation and resilience, uniquely positioned with a provincial mandate to prepare graduates for a dynamic global workforce. As we embark on the BCIT 2025–2030 Strategic Plan, we are fueled by a deep sense of purpose in the future we are shaping together. This plan is not just a blueprint for the next five years—it is a bold declaration of our intent to lead, innovate, and transform the future of education.
Our commitment to producing career-ready graduates has never been more crucial.
Our students, industry partners, and government leaders continue to demand an education that is agile, creative, compassionate, and transformative. From microcredentials to cutting-edge applied research, BCIT continues to set the standard for what it means to be a leader in career-ready education. With this plan, we reaffirm our dedication to providing an education that equips our students with the skills and experiences necessary to thrive. Both inside and outside the classroom, we must deliver foundations that support holistic student wellbeing and resilience throughout the educational journey.
This moment requires boldness.
Our Strategic Plan embraces that call—acknowledging the operational and financial challenges ahead while remaining resolute in our vision for a stronger, more innovative BCIT. We are focused on delivering excellence in everything we do, grounded in our vision of empowering people, shaping BC, and inspiring global progress. Every initiative is designed to not only support student success, but also to ensure BCIT’s long-term commitment to sustainability, securing a legacy for generations to come.
This Plan also calls us to engage deeply.
Our relationships with Indigenous peoples are a central pillar of our future. We are resolute in our work to further building a foundation of truth, actioning Indigenization, and achieving Reconciliation. Our commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion enhances our relevance in a diverse and globalized world—and moreover—is the right thing to do. It is our duty and privilege to attract and meaningfully support a broader range of learners. The COVID-19 pandemic, ongoing global social justice action, and Canada’s own economic shifts have highlighted uncomfortable inequities within workplaces, communities, and higher education. We must do better to reinforce diverse pathways to education and dismantle systemic barriers to equity-deserving groups.
BCIT’s future is bright.
We are poised to navigate the complexities of digital transformation, to lead in sustainability and wellbeing, and to deepen our partnerships with industry to ensure our programs remain relevant and forward-thinking. Together, we will continue to build vibrant, inclusive communities and deliver on the promise of an education that is as dynamic as the complex world it serves.
Michael Bonshor (Gixkan’dzi), CPA
Chair, BCIT Board of Governors
Dr. Jeff Zabudsky
President, BCIT