RRC is now RRC Polytech! With the launch of our new strategic plan for 2022-2026, In Front of What’s Ahead, Red River College has also embraced an identity that reflects our new direction, becoming Red River College Polytechnic (RRC Polytech).
Learn more about our name change and plan for the future >
Win incredible prizes
We’re giving away three prize packages that celebrate RRC Polytech’s new chapter, as well as RRC Polytech alumni-owned and operated businesses. To win, tell us the bold direction you’ve taken in your life, and how RRC Polytech has helped you reach your goals.
From a helicopter tour along the shoreline of Lake Winnipeg to a DIY woodworking session with an expert RRC instructor, plus an exclusive Cake Class for two with Jenna Rae Cakes, these prize packages offer quintessential RRC Polytech experiences. You’ll also get the chance to rep the new brand with RRC Polytech swag, and enjoy a meal at Jane’s, RRC Polytech’s fine dining restaurant and training ground for Hospitality and Culinary Arts students. Check out the full prize listing here.
This contest is open to all RRC Polytech alumni. Simply fill out our contest entry form by 3:00 p.m. on Friday, November 5, 2021 to be entered to win one of three prize packages, each valued at approximately $1,500.
See contest rules and regulations >
*Contest is open to all RRC grads and alumni. The draw will be held on Monday, November 8, 2021 and the winners will be contacted via email.
With a new season comes change. Even though we don’t know exactly what’s ahead for Manitoba, we do know that the RRC community is resilient and ready to help our province recover. Let’s show up for one another, support local businesses, and help our community thrive.
Giveaway Now Closed
Thank you to everyone who entered to win one of five $25 gift cards to GoodLocal, an online shop featuring Manitoba makers and sellers, including RRC alumni makers!
We have more exciting contests planned – simply update your contact information so you can stay in the loop. We have an exciting fall ahead and RRC’s next chapter is going to be bold and unlike anything you’ve seen from us before – you won’t want to miss our announcements!
The draw for winners was held on Monday, September 13, 2021. Winners were contacted via email.
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The Red River College Café, powered by Ten Thousand Coffees, is RRC’s free online networking and mentorship platform that connects Red River College students and alumni through virtual ‘coffee chats’ and exclusive nation-wide events with career development experts.
More than 2,100 current students and alumni members have already joined the Café, and more than 12,200 connections have been made so far since launching in 2020!
Learn more about how Ten Thousand Coffees works >
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Enter for your chance to win one of four tickets to this year’s Digital Marketing Day, presented virtually by the Advertising Association of Winnipeg over two half days in March.
Learn from the most relevant speakers in digital marketing and advertising from across North America over two morning sessions on Zoom. You’ll hear from a variety of experts, including RRC grads Jillian Recksiedler (Creative Communications, 2006) and Natalie Bell (Human Resource Management, 2010) who will share their experiences and best practices in the digital advertising industry.
From local brand ambassadors to seasoned consultants, each speaker will provide insight from working in the field and each session is designed to enlighten and inspire. Take your knowledge to the next level – enter to win today!
*Contest now closed. Thank you for entering this giveaway – only winners will be contacted. Please stay tuned for future contests!
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To honour the incredible achievements of Gabriel Langlois, the recipient of an Honorary Diploma in Community Development, we are delighted to give away 14 copies of the biography Dancing Gabe: One Step At A Time by Daniel Perron, signed by both Gabriel and Dan. The contest is open to all RRC grads and alumni.
Thanks to a heartfelt nomination made by Gabe’s biographer, Daniel Perron, Red River College was moved to award Gabriel with an Honorary Diploma this winter to pay tribute to Gabe’s integrity, devotion to volunteering, community spirit, and uplifting positive attitude. And, while we only have 14 copies of Dancing Gabe: One Step At A Time to give away, you can also purchase copies of the eBook.
We encourage the RRC community to tune in to RRC’s 2021 Virtual Winter Convocation taking place on Tuesday, February 23, 2021 at 3:00 p.m. CST to help celebrate this milestone with Gabe and his family. You can learn more about Gabe’s accomplishments and his Honorary Diploma on the RED Blog.
*Contest now closed. Thank you for entering this giveaway – only winners will be contacted. Please stay tuned for future contests!
Ten Thousand Coffees is RRC’s free online networking and mentorship platform that connects Red River College students and alumni through virtual coffee chats. More than 1,700 current students and alumni members have signed up, and more than 14,000 connections have been made so far in 2020!
Learn more about how Ten Thousand Coffees works >
*Contest Now Closed*
Thank you to everyone who joined Ten Thousand Coffees and entered this contest!
Congratulations to our winners:
- Dustin Pernitsky – Creative Communications, 2015
- Iryna Lazar – Management Development, 2020
If you didn’t win, don’t worry – you can still join RRC’s hub on Ten Thousand Coffees to start working your network today. Also stay on the lookout for future opportunities to win great prizes.
Have you made a great connection through Ten Thousand Coffees? Send us an email to share your story!
Ten Thousand Coffees is RRC’s free online networking and mentorship platform that connects Red River College students and alumni through virtual coffee chats. More than 1,500 current students and alumni members have signed up, and more than 5,600 connections have been made so far in 2020!
Learn more about how Ten Thousand Coffees works >
*Contest Now Closed*
Thank you to everyone who joined Ten Thousand Coffees and entered this contest! If you didn’t win, don’t worry – you can still join RRC’s hub on Ten Thousand Coffees to start working your network today. Also stay on the lookout for future opportunities to win great prizes.
Congratulations to our winners, Matthew Paquette and Celina Glesmann!
Have you made a great connection through Ten Thousand Coffees? Send us an email to share your story!
Thank you for entering to win tickets to Digital Marketing Day
UPDATE
Due to recent developments with COVID-19, the Advertising Association of Winnipeg has opted to postpone this year’s event to ensure the safety of all attendees and speakers – you can read the Association’s statement here.
While we’re sorry we’re no longer able to reward you with a ticket to #DigitalDay2020 at this time, we understand and support the Advertising Association of Winnipeg’s decision to reschedule this event.
The good news? We still have two tickets to give away for this event in the future, so your entry to this contest remains valid – we’re simply moving the draw date.
Please stay tuned for information later this year!
UPDATE – CONTEST NOW CLOSED
Ready to attract new customers and learn all about succeeding online? Red River College is offering an exclusive opportunity to grads and alumni: one FREE seat to the Grow with Google workshop where you will receive training from Googlers to learn how to grow online using a Google My Business listing, online marketing, search engine optimization and more.
Workshop Details
Date: Friday, November 8
Time: 3pm to 6pm
Location: The Manitoba Museum
The contest is available to all RRC grads and alumni, particularly those:
- Who own or work for a small business.
- Interested in entrepreneurship.
- Interested growing in the online space.
To enter, fill out our contest form by noon on November 1 and be entered to win one FREE seat to Grow with Google.
Open to all RRC grads and alumni. The draw will be held on November 4 and the winner will be contacted via email.
