In The News

At BC Colleges, we want to acknowledge the successes of our colleges, especially excellence in teaching and community building. We celebrate the many milestones, projects, collaborations and announcements from our colleges on our website, in our monthly newsletter, and throughout our social media channels.

Read about the latest news and activities happening at colleges throughout BC in this month’s What’s New at BC Colleges? e-newsletter.


Vancouver Community College Students Claim 27 Medals at Skills BC Competitions Tag: Vancouver Community College

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Vancouver Community College (VCC) is proud to share that 27 students claimed medal finishes at the 31st annual Skills Canada BC provincial competition held at the Tradex centre in Abbotsford on Wednesday, April 16. Both the VCC autobody repair (secondary) and baking (secondary) categories swept the podium.

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Vancouver Community College Marks New Chapter with an Indigenous Ground Blessing Ceremony Tag: Vancouver Community College

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In a ceremony rich with respect and recognition, Vancouver Community College (VCC) welcomed members from the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations to hold a traditional ground blessing to honour the history of the land and prepare the campus for the construction of the new Centre for Clean Energy and Automotive Innovation (CCEAI).

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Welcome to What’s Next: Vancouver Community College Unveils Bold New Brand Identity Tag: Vancouver Community College

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Vancouver Community College (VCC) has unveiled its revitalized brand to students and employees at a special unveiling ceremony. After months of consultation with the VCC community through focus groups, surveys, and meetings, the refreshed identity centers on VCC, a friendly, warm, welcoming, everyday place of real learning.

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Vancouver Community College President: Diversity is Strength Tag: Vancouver Community College

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As the president and CEO of Vancouver Community College (VCC), Ajay’s journey from humble beginnings to transformative leadership serves as a beacon of inspiration for the VCC community and beyond. As the sole South Asian president among British Columbia's public post-secondary institutions, Ajay's commitment to diversity and inclusion is exemplified through VCC's innovative Campus Plan, which has secured substantial investments for the institution's future. Beyond his academic pursuits, Ajay's dedication to community and culture resonates throughout his work.

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VCC Grads Claim Gold in World Cantonese Cuisine Competition Tag: Vancouver Community College

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Stacked against elite chefs from over 30 different countries, VCC Asian Culinary Arts grads Kevin Soo and Justin Lu claimed gold last month at the 4th annual World Master Chefs Competition for Cantonese Cuisine (WMCCCC) held in Kuching, Malaysia.

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