BCIT Alumni Association

At BCIT Flexible Learning in Marketing, we believe learning is a lifelong journey that extends well beyond the classroom. As a valued member of our community this year, we'd like to invite you to a complimentary online workshop as our way of saying thank you.

Scheduled over the lunch hour on June 17th, this free session is a convenient way to explore Substack, a growing platform used by writers, creators, marketers, and small businesses to share content, build community, and grow an audience. Whether you're interested in content creation, personal branding, or exploring new marketing channels, you'll leave with practical ideas and skills you can apply right away.

Click the link to register!
https://lnkd.in/ggPAq67P

Help shape future BCIT Alumni programming, events, and opportunities by sharing your feedback in our short survey.

Your input helps us better support alumni throughout their career journeys and create meaningful ways to stay connected.

Take the survey: https://forms.office.com/r/ZgWPBx5srR

Win 1 of 3 $50 Fresh Prep FR vouchers!

Level up your weeknight dinners with FreshPrep! Enjoy chef-inspired recipes, fresh pre-portioned ingredients, and a more sustainable way to cook at home. Enter now for your chance to win one of three $50 FreshPrep vouchers by accepting the contest rules and regulations at the bottom of the Perks app screen and click "ENTER".

The contest runs until Sunday, June 14 at 11:59 pm PDT. The winner will be selected randomly and notified after Monday, June 15, 2026.

Did you know?
Fresh Prep pioneered a reusable meal kit system that replaces most single-use plastic packaging with returnable containers—an industry-first in Canada.

🎉 Sign up for the BCIT Perks app at https://www.bcit.ca/alumni/benefits-services/bcit-alumni-card-perks/ and enter today.

Congratulations to BCIT Broadcast and Online Journalism alumnus Tchadas Leo on being named a 2026 recipient of the Lieutenant Governor’s BC Journalism Fellowship.

The prestigious fellowship supports ambitious, in-depth public interest journalism across British Columbia, providing recipients with funding to pursue impactful investigative reporting projects. Tchadas’ fellowship project will explore how aging infrastructure, climate vulnerability, and limited emergency access affect remote First Nations communities across the province.

We are proud to see BCIT alumni continuing to elevate important stories, amplify underrepresented voices, and make meaningful contributions to journalism and communities throughout B.C.

Congratulations, Tchadas, on this incredible achievement and well-deserved recognition.

Read more: https://lnkd.in/giswQUng

Now in its fourth year, Sustainable Futures has become a cornerstone event for Vancouver’s sustainability community, bringing together professionals, businesses, and emerging leaders who are shaping what a more sustainable world looks like.

As part of the evening, get a first look at innovative projects from students in BCIT’s Sustainable Business Leadership program, the next generation of sustainability professionals tackling real-world environmental and social challenges.

Come curious! Leave with new connections, new ideas, and maybe your next great hire.

This is a free networking event open to the Vancouver sustainability community. Light refreshments will be served.

📅 Friday, June 12
🕠 5:30–9:00 PM
📍 BCIT Downtown Tech Collider
🔗 Secure your spot here https://lnkd.in/gF3yBGeZ

Alumni Spotlight: Sam Bienias

From BCIT Diagnostic Medical Sonography graduate and valedictorian to Ultrasound Supervisor at Vernon Radiological Associates, Sam Bienias has built a career rooted in compassion, curiosity, and care. Her love for working with people and fascination with the human body led her to a profession where she gets to make a meaningful difference in patients' lives every day.

Sam continues to stay connected by acting as a clinical liaison for BCIT and CNC students through their clinical rotations, Sam's career has taken her across Canada and overseas to New Zealand. When she's not at work, you'll find her hiking and running with her dog Hank, biking, skiing, playing volleyball, or spending time by the lake in the Okanagan.

Sam's journey reflects the heart of sonography, a profession for "artists and detectives alike" where authenticity, attention to detail, and genuine care for patients make all the difference.

👉 Read more:

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Build insurance literacy and feel confident making informed coverage decisions.

Join us at 12pm EST, on May 27th to hear from TD Insurance on common insurance myths, ways to protect yourself against auto and residential risks, and steps to take if you experience an accident or claim.

Register now: bit.ly/419tpN5

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the BCIT Toronto Alumni Social and Dinner on May 19.

It was a pleasure to connect with BCIT alumni in Toronto and celebrate the continued impact our graduates are making across industries and communities.

A special thank you to our co-hosts Kyla Epstein and David Ryan for helping bring the evening to life, and to all who took the time to reconnect, share stories, and build new connections.

We look forward to continuing to create opportunities for connection, learning, and engagement—no matter where in the world our alumni are.

Last chance to join over 400 people who have already registered for the BCIT Alumni Association AGM & Feature Presentation on Thursday, June 4.

Hear from BCIT alumni and industry leaders at the feature presentation, Leadership Excellence – Leading with Purpose at Every Stage of Your Career.

Don’t miss out on the opportunity to:
- Connect with fellow alumni
- Receive a FREE professional headshot at our photobooth
- Hear the latest BCIT news
- Cast your vote and help shape the future of your alumni community. See a summary of proposed bylaw changes: https://www.bcit.ca/alumni/get-involved/events/bcit-alumni-association-agm/
- Win exciting door prizes of over $3000 and enjoy complimentary food and refreshments

Register by May 28th. https://lnkd.in/gB_MMJbC

Alumni Spotlight: Nahomy Castillo

From architecture studies in Peru to building a career in Canada, Nahomy Castillo followed her curiosity about how buildings perform and found her path through BCIT’s Building Science program. Today, she is an acoustical consultant at BKL Consultants Ltd., applying her technical knowledge to create more comfortable and functional spaces.

Through her work, Nahomy contributes to improving everyday environments by enhancing sound conditions in buildings, directly impacting people’s comfort and quality of life. Her journey reflects the value of persistence, continuous learning, and applying education in meaningful ways beyond the classroom.

👉 Read more about Nahomy’s journey: https://www.bcit.ca/news/stories/nahomy-castillo/