Innovation Stage - Session 8: BCIT - British Columbia Institute of Technology
Date & Time
Thursday, May 14, 2026, 1:30 PM - 1:45 PM
Location Name
Sidney
Description

Addressing Marine Skills training through collaboration and innovation. 

Collaboration:

  • First Nations career and skill development organizations
  • Federal funding for underrepresented groups.
  • Other post-secondary institutions

Innovation:

  • Portable learning technologies (sims)
  • Hybrid learning (theory at home, practical in labs, onboard vessels, full simulations
  • Cloud based simulations, log on anytime anywhere.

Key Message:

Addressing Marine Skills training through collaboration and innovation.