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Enter to win tickets to this year’s sold-out Winnipeg Women’s Conference!

February 15, 2023

An exclusive offer for RRC Polytech alumni — enter now for your chance to win a ticket to this year’s sold-out Winnipeg Women’s Conference!

Taking place in-person at the Winnipeg Art Gallery on Monday, March 13, the Winnipeg Women’s Conference promises a full day of networking and learning opportunities, including keynotes from inspiring leaders and a breakout session with powerhouse RRC Polytech alum Kiirsten May (Creative Communications, 2010), co-owner of award-winning marketing and public relations agency Uphouse. May, along with her colleague Erica Urias, will be speaking on the importance of representation in marketing.

RRC Polytech graduate Kiirsten May.

“We’re always working to bring more diverse perspectives to the table, and we’ll explain how this approach has impacted our business. We’ll share some tips for other communicators and some successes (and failures) from UpHouse’s past five years,” said May.

Whether you want to connect with like-minded business owners, grow your network, or take your career to the next level, you will find the resources and community you’re looking for – and get a chance to connect with fellow RRC Polytech grads while you’re there!

Enter now for your chance to win a ticket to this incredible full-day conference in downtown Winnipeg. We’re giving away three tickets to lucky RRC Polytech alumni.

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Enter to win a pair of tickets to a special Manitoba Moose game on January 29!

January 16, 2023

On Sunday, January 29 the Manitoba Moose are celebrating the 60th birthday of RRC Polytech Honorary Diploma recipient Gabriel “Dancing Gabe” Langlois and we’re giving away tickets for RRC Polytech alumni to attend the game!

A Manitoba icon, Gabe received a diploma in Community Development from the College in 2021 for his devotion to volunteerism and the positive impact he has on our community. We’re thrilled to sponsor this game with our friends at the Manitoba Moose and look forward to celebrating Gabe—while ‘Dancing Gabe’ may be Manitoba’s number one fan, there is certainly an entire community of us who are fans of the contributions he makes to our province every day. Join us for this fun afternoon game!

Enter now for your chance to win a pair of tickets to see the Manitoba Moose face off against the Toronto Marlies at Canada Life Centre in downtown Winnipeg on Sunday, January 29 at 2 p.m. CT. We’re giving away eight pairs of tickets to lucky RRC Polytech alumni to help cheer Gabe on.

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Enter to win tickets to Beyond Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience

August 18, 2022

An exclusive opportunity for RRC Polytech alumni: enter now for your chance to win a pair of tickets to Beyond Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience at the RBC Convention Centre in downtown Winnipeg. We’re giving away three pairs of tickets to lucky RRC Polytech alumni to be redeemed by September 4, 2022.

Immerse yourself in the world of Vincent Van Gogh like you’ve never experienced before. Beyond Van Gogh is a rich and unique multimedia experience that takes the viewer on a journey through Vincent Van Gogh’s life and more than 300 iconic works of art, including instantly-recognizable classics “The Starry Night”, “Sunflowers”, and “Café Terrace at Night”, now freed from their frames.

Don’t miss your chance to see this incredible exhibit in person!

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Join the RRC Polytech Café for your chance to win!

July 18, 2022

The RRC Polytech Café, powered by Ten Thousand Coffees, is RRC Polytech’s free online networking and mentorship platform that connects RRC Polytech students and alumni through ‘coffee chats’ and exclusive nation-wide events with career development experts.

More than 3,200 current students and alumni members have already joined the Café, and more than 17,700 connections have been made so far since launching in 2020.

Learn more about how the platform works >

Contest Now Closed

Accelerate your personal and professional development – sign up to become a member of the RRC Polytech Café between July 18 and 29, 2022 for your chance to win one of 10 $25 digital gift cards for Goodlocal! This contest is open to all current students and RRC Polytech alumni.

The contest closes on July 29 at 3 p.m. and the winners will be notified by email. Forgot to enter the contest? You can join the RRC Polytech Café at any time to start working your network!

Visit Contest Rules and Regulations for the official contest rules.

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Enter to win a ticket to Digital Marketing Day 2022

April 8, 2022

Enter now for your chance to win a ticket to this year’s Digital Marketing Day conference on April 20, 2022, presented by the Advertising Association of Winnipeg.

Learn from the most relevant speakers in digital marketing and advertising from across North America. You’ll hear from industry gurus working at brands like Google, TikTok, and LinkedIn, and learn how to up your organization’s digital game.

From social media superstars to SEO wizards, 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.

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Work and Play from Home

February 22, 2022

Out with the old and in with the new – now is the perfect time to level up your office set-up and rep RRC Polytech at home and on the go!

As our world slowly begins to open up and we emerge from two years of adapting to pandemic work and home life, we’re looking forward to more “precedented times”. Whether you’re working from home or the office, staying put or itching to travel, you can rep new RRC Polytech swag as a proud alumni member.

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We’re giving away 10 prize packs filled with RRC Polytech-branded goodies so you can level up your office space.

From keeping your coffee the perfect temperature, to making sure your sound is crystal clear (meetings or music – we won’t judge), these prize packages are sure to make working and playing from home much sweeter.

Each prize pack is worth CAD$650 and includes branded RRC Polytech merchandise, including:

Contest is open to all RRC Polytech grads and alumni – see our definition here.

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Bold Future Contest: Share Your Story to Win Exciting Prizes!

October 6, 2021

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 >

Contest Now Closed

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.

This contest is open to all RRC Polytech alumni and closes at 3 p.m. CT on November 5, 2021.

*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.

Support Local Contest: Update your contact information for a chance to win!

August 23, 2021

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.

See contest rules and regulations >

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Thanks for joining the Red River College Café on Ten Thousand Coffees!

July 7, 2021

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 to win: Digital Marketing Day 2021

March 1, 2021

Contest closed – thank you for entering.

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!

RRC Polytech campuses are located on the lands of Anishinaabe, Ininiwak, Anishininew, Dakota, and Dené, and the National Homeland of the Red River Métis.

We recognize and honour Treaty 3 Territory Shoal Lake 40 First Nation, the source of Winnipeg’s clean drinking water. In addition, we acknowledge Treaty Territories which provide us with access to electricity we use in both our personal and professional lives.

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