- New advisory relationship for Syniad
- Development of novel innovation projects for immersive training
VANCOUVER, BC, April 2, 2019 – Syniad Innovations Inc (“Syniad”) is pleased to announce that it has accepted a new advisory role to help the British Columbia Institute of Technology (“BCIT”) develop a new generation of training programs aimed at assisting mid-career workers to acquire skills needed for the digital economy.
BCIT is Canada’s premier polytechnic institute, delivering applied solutions to industry across Canada’s strategic sectors. BCIT researchers and research groups have been engaging with the industry for 30 years, helping companies and organizations develop new technologies, products, and services. With the rise in digitization, automation and remote work, BCIT has engaged Syniad to support its bold pursuit of new applications and technologies to solve real-world industry problems. This engagement will identify and foster novel training initiatives in healthcare, clean energy, and rapidly digitizing industries.
Syniad’s CIO, Iain Evans, commented, “BCIT is a leading practitioner of polytechnic learning, combining knowledge, know-how, skills development and applied training. We are delighted to work with BCIT faculty and leadership to create flagship immersive training innovation projects that will help nurses, technicians, and engineers be successful in their future careers”.