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Year in Review 2021/2022

Empower.
Shape.
Inspire.

The cover of the BCIT Year In Review 2021 to 2022Supporting the economic growth of BC

Our shared future is bright and boundless, as we continue to ensure a skilled and resilient workforce for British Columbia’s key sectors and employers. Together, we head towards a future committed to transformation and economic recovery in BC. 

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BCIT Health Sciences Centre:
A landmark for healthcare education

Sophisticated simulation and collaboration spaces replicate hospital workflows and better prepare students for a seamless transition into their clinical and work environments. This net-zero carbon emission building reinforces BCIT’s commitment to sustainability and community wellbeing – providing dynamic learning spaces to train the next generation of BC healthcare professionals. 

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An artist rendering of the BCIT Trades and Technology Complex.

The world-class Trades and Technology Complex

Trades and technology students at BCIT will soon benefit from the multi-building Trades and Technology Complex that features enhanced training facilities in support of trades education.
BCIT students working on solar panels on the rooftop of the Gateway Building.

Upskilling for in-demand, emerging clean jobs

BCIT introduced the Master of Engineering in Smart Grid Systems and Technologies program to help professionals upskill for new and emerging jobs related to smart grid technologies.
BCIT Ecological Restoration students assess conditions of Guichon Creek at the Burnaby Campus.

New microcredentials to support agile learning

Following the successful launch of three microcredential programs in 2021, BCIT has since added more than 20 for-credit microcredential programs to support reskilling and upskilling for in-demand jobs.

Student outcomes

For nearly 60 years, BCIT has been delivering flexible, relevant, and future-proof education that prepares learners to provide applied solutions to industry challenges.  

*Source: BC Student Outcomes, prepared by BC Stats, 2021

97%

Employment rate for BCIT degree completers*

97%

Employment rate for BCIT apprentice completers*

89%

Employment rate for BCIT trades foundation and trades-related vocational graduates*

88%

Employment rate for BCIT diploma and certificate graduates*
BCIT Indigenous Services hand logo

The British Columbia Institute of Technology acknowledges that our campuses are located on the unceded traditional territories of the Coast Salish Nations of Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), səl̓ilwətaɁɬ (Tsleil-Waututh), and xwməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam).

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