Community Impact

New credential first in Canada to address educational needs of Community Care Licensing Officers JIBC is set to launch a new credential that covers the knowledge and competencies required by Community Care Licensing Officers (CCLOs). The Advanced Specialty Certificate in Community Care Licensing starts in October 2013. CCLOs are employed by provincial health authorities to inspect and monitor private and public facilities for child care, youth residential care, residential group care and long-term care in B.C. They also conduct investigations, … Continued

Learn more at April 23 Open House in Victoria The Law Enforcement Studies Diploma (LESD) provides you with the theoretical background, applied skills and specialized knowledge required to become a superior candidate in a recruiting process, and have a higher possibility of success at the entry-level employment stage in a range of investigation and law enforcement occupations, after two years of full-time study. In addition to the traditional academically focused courses, this program offers the opportunity for you to learn a number of applied law … Continued

Jean Maltesen has been appointed to the position of Dean, Faculty of Academic and Career Preparation (ACP). The faculty includes programs such as Adult Basic Education, Literacy and Adult Special Education as well as the Aboriginal University Bridging Program, University College Entrance Program and Tutor Training Program. Maltesen has been successfully performing the duties of Interim Dean in the Faculty since October 2011 and has worked at VIU for almost 20 years. She’s held teaching, governance, labour management and leadership … Continued

Fourth year nursing students from Kwantlen Polytechnic University (KPU) discussed the challenges that come with change with Minister of Children and Family Development Stephanie Cadieux, on November 20, 2012, at the Langley campus. “It’s important for government to engage the next generation because they are our leaders of tomorrow,” said Minister Cadieux. “Even as an elected politician, initiating change doesn’t come easily; so, I want to impress upon the students that, while one person can be the force of change, … Continued

For roughly 700 of Vancouver’s young people, basic necessities like a hearty meal, warm bed, and safe shelter are true luxuries. Every day these kids face the threat of violence, illness, and abuse as a result of their homelessness. On November 15, BCIT President Don Wright will spend a night on the streets in solidarity with homeless youth in Vancouver and around the world. Don joins several high-profile Vancouverites—as well as executives in 11 other Canadian and US cities—in raising … Continued

Kwantlen Polytechnic University (KPU) is partnering with community service agencies to expand an existing community-based literacy initiative in Langley to additional regions of Surrey and Richmond. Literacy is defined as the ability to understand and use printed material in daily activities – at home, in the community and at work. However, 40% of adults in BC do not have the necessary skills to read a newspaper, understand a lease, read a map or fill out a work application form, and … Continued

Education is known to change lives. There is a program at UFV, however, that is especially transformative. People enter as students. They emerge as teachers. The Teacher Education program, now in its sixth year, recently moved to the Abbotsford campus from Chilliwack. The Teacher Education program (aka TEP) is a one-year post-degree program. Some of the students entering the program are fresh graduates of a four-year bachelor’s degree. Others are undertaking a midlife career change. “Our group this year consists … Continued