Annual General Meeting & BCIT President's Address
Date and Time
Wednesday May 31, 2023
11:30 AM - 2:00 PM PDT
Annual General Meeting & BCIT Preside...
Description
For nearly 60 years, the British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) has been delivering flexible, hands-on education from the heart of Burnaby.
Join BCIT Interim President Paul McCullough to learn more about the future of BCIT and how the Institute and the City of Burnaby are growing together. New student housing, community hubs, and public green spaces underpin just some of the major developments planned for BCIT’s largest campus.
You will also hear about how BCIT is partnering with industry and government to fuel workforce development that is actively addressing labour shortages here in Burnaby and across BC. In-demand sectors are taking advantage of BCIT students, partnerships, and applied research with impactful results.
While economic and inflationary pressures have certainly impacted many businesses across the Lower Mainland, we know that post-pandemic challenges have disproportionately impacted women, those with disabilities, new Canadians, people living in poverty, and Indigenous, Black, and People of Colour. Learn how BCIT is making progress towards economic growth for all by progressing on Truth and Reconciliation and Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion initiatives.
This event will also feature the 2023 BBOT Annual General Meeting, which will be packed with engaging content, important connections, and new announcements. Hear from our President & CEO on how the Burnaby Board of Trade is working everyday as the catalyst, convener and champion of a thriving community. And meet our newly elected Board of Directors, business leaders who represent a broad cross-section of Burnaby's business community.
Event Details:
Date: Wednesday, May 31
Time: 11:30am - 2:00pm
Venue: Hilton Vancouver Metrotown (6083 McKay Ave, Burnaby)
Tickets: $49 - BBOT Members (Lunch included)
$65 - Non Members
Register: Call 604-412-0100, sign up online or email us
BBOT Event Cancellation Policy: Refunds or credits will only be considered when requested at least 3 days prior to an event.
About our speaker:
Paul McCullough is Interim President of the British Columbia Institute of Technology, Canada’s premier polytechnic institution serving approximately 45,000 students annually. His focus is continuing BCIT’s commitment to delivering strategic workforce development to support British Columbia’s economic prosperity through an applied education model. Under Paul’s leadership, BCIT will continue to advance its provincial role to deliver high-quality education that is accessible and affordable, contribute to broad-based sustainable economic growth, and advance the objectives of Reconciliation. Paul has been actively involved in many local community organizations and boards over the years, most recently with the Canadian Council for the Advancement of Education, where he was also the Chair of the Audit Committee. He currently sits on the national board of the Paralympic Foundation of Canada.
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