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BRITISH COLUMBIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, ONE OF CANADA’S LEADING AVIATION INSTITUTIONS, VISITS WCC ATC IN BINALONAN TO STRENGTHEN TIES AND FURTHER COLLABORATIONS

British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT), a leader among Canadian post-secondary aviation institutions, visits WCC Aeronautical and Technological College in its Binalonan Campus. 

President Paul McCullogh and Dean Lawrence Gu of BCIT personally visited the campus to further the existing partnership. WCC ATC and BCIT marked a milestone in advancing aviation training through international cooperation by establishing a pathway in  Diploma Program in Aircraft Maintenance Technology leading to Bachelor’s Degree in Aircraft Technology. It caters to those who want to work and live in Canada while completing their studies. Through WCC ATC & BCIT Partnership Program, students will study for two years at WCC ATC and will continue the remaining two years with BCIT. They will get two diplomas, a bachelor's diploma from WCC-ATC and a diploma from BCIT which is recognized by Canada’s leading aviation institutions f and gain an apprenticeship recognized by any Canadian aviation institution. Aside from the opportunity of working while studying, students will also be entitled to  Post-Graduation Work Permit Program (PGWP) Permanent Residency eligibility that will allow them to migrate/petition their family to Canada. 

This partnership provides a leading-edge applied education model to the global market, which aligns with WCC ATC’s commitment to delivering international credential programs. 

Both institutions remain steadfast in their commitment to developing exemplary globally competitive professionals and leaders by exploring areas for academic collaboration and community development focused on aviation; this includes joint research initiatives, student and faculty exchanges, and articulation.