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BCIT Opens Summit Centre: A One-Stop Shop for Entrepreneurship
Thursday, May 2, 2019Company Profile | Follow Company
Burnaby, BC, May 2, 2019--(T-Net)--BCIT announced today that it is launching a "Summit Centre" to offer support and programs for students to develop the skills needed to start their own ventures, in a joint initiative with the BCIT Student Association.
The first of its kind at BCIT, Summit Centre provides an end-to-end, one-stop shop for entrepreneurship skills and coaching.
This entrepreneurship hub is comprised of two offices, two project rooms, a large classroom, a library lounge area, and the use of MediaWorks resources and services.
Students will be able to utilize Summit Centre to start, grow, and scale their ventures; access resources; receive coaching and training; network and find mentorship; explore opportunities to partners with other organizations; and strengthen their education at BCIT.
BCIT celebrates the opening of Summit Centre on May 1.
"Summit Centre extends BCIT's commitment to future-proof applied education. Entrepreneurs are not only innovative problem solvers that provide practical solutions to problems in our complex world, but they are also creators and utilizers of disruptive change as a source of innovation. Our students are our best examples of this and I look forward to the many innovative projects and entrepreneurs that will grow from Summit Centre," said Tom Roemer, Vice President, Academic.
Timothy David, President of Student Association, added, "Regardless of the program that students are enrolled in, entrepreneurship skills are valuable for success in an ever-evolving workforce. This joint initiative with BCIT creates a resourceful environment to empower students in further growth, innovation, and success in their future."
The official launch celebrating the opening of Summit Centre will take place at SE14-2nd floor (Library), BCIT Burnaby Campus, on Wednesday, May 1 from 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm. This celebratory launch will mark the innovation, entrepreneurship, and creativity of BCIT faculty, staff, and students. Students will kick-off the opening of this space by presenting their innovative entrepreneurship projects, including the Baby Calmer, a revolutionary technology designed to calm premature babies. All are invited to attend.
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