BCIT Next Program, in partnership with ULI BC

The mission of the BCIT Next Program is to provide students studying in areas adjacent to real estate development (architecture, engineering, construction management, interior design, and trades) the opportunity to learn from, and network with, esteemed professionals in Metro Vancouver’s real estate industry. The BCIT Next Program is gender-inclusive.

BCIT chose to partner with ULI BC in order to provide their students with the opportunity to tap into ULI BC’s vast network of construction and development professionals in Metro Vancouver’s real estate industry.

The program is part of ULI BC’s ongoing effort to provide education and networking opportunities to students and inspire them to become leaders throughout their careers.

About the Program

In the BCIT Next Program, students will:

  • Attend exclusive events featuring senior-level individuals in the construction, trades, development, planning, and design professions.
  • Participate in a private tour of a development in Metro Vancouver.
  • Gain tangible knowledge and insights into the real estate industry.

BCIT Next aims to provide students with tangible knowledge and assist with the transition from school to full-time work. There will also be opportunities to connect with both the Young Leaders Group (YLG) and the Women’s Leadership Initiative (WLI) which are both local volunteer initiatives within the Urban Land Institute (ULI) of British Columbia.

The program is open to BCIT students in various areas of study, including but not limited to:

  • Interior Design
  • Architectural & Building Technology
  • Architectural & Structural CADD
  • Civil Engineering
  • Construction Management
  • Trades Discovery
  • Trades and Apprenticeship (e.g. Electrical, Carpentry, Joinery, Welding, Piping)

So, what’s next?

As a student, have you ever asked yourself this question? If so, this program is for you!

BCIT Next will give you the opportunity to visualize your next step by hearing from industry professionals, learning about their career growth, and gaining key insights and contacts for whatever comes next for you.

Eligibility

To be eligible for the program, you must be registered as a full-time or part-time student at BCIT during the 2024-2025 academic year. This program is free of charge and open to all genders.

Application Submission

Please apply by submitting your completed application form (link below) by Friday, October 4, 2024.

BCIT Next Application

Download the BCIT Next brochure here.

For general inquiries about the BCIT Next, please contact Marita Luk, Business Development Manager, BCIT School of Construction and the Environment.

For inquiries about the application process or sponsorship opportunities, please contact ULI BC.

Become a Volunteer of BCIT Next!

BCIT Next provides students studying in areas related to real estate development the opportunity to learn from, and network with, esteemed professionals in Metro Vancouver’s real estate industry. Since its inception in 2021, the program aims to provide students with tangible knowledge and assist with the transition from school to full-time work through a series of curated events during the program year (October 2024 to March 2025).

ULI BC is seeking real estate professionals who are interested in volunteering their time to organizing and supporting programming efforts. If you are interested in being a volunteer, please complete a volunteer application form and submit it to Winnie Ng and Amy Calcutt by Tuesday, September 10th.