It’s a familiar story: student becomes graduate, graduate becomes industry professional, industry professional comes back to teach. At least, it’s a familiar story at RRC Polytech – in fact, more than 900 current staff are RRC Polytech graduates.

And there’s no mystery why alumni make the career transition from industry to classroom: as students, they loved learning from instructors with real-world experience; after working in industry and gaining expertise, they want to pay it forward by teaching the next generation of graduates. Talk about coming full circle!

From Industry to Classroom: Become a Nursing Instructor

Nursing alumni are warmly encouraged to attend RRC Polytech’s Industry to Classroom event on May 19 to discover the rewards and impact of teaching the next generation of nurses at RRC Polytech.

Visit the state-of-the-art Interdisciplinary Health and Community Services Simulation Centre (the Simulation Centre) located at the Notre Dame Campus to learn more about the power of combining your professional nursing career with teaching. Discover the flexibility, competitive compensation, and the opportunity to shape the future workforce.

The event features a panel discussion where you’ll hear directly from alumni, staff, and students, tour of the Simulation Centre, light refreshments, and the opportunity to connect directly with the Dean, Associate Deans, Chairs, and Instructors who have combined their professional nursing career with teaching.

RRC Polytech nursing alumni have invaluable expertise and experience that can help shape the future of health care. If you have considered teaching as part of your career journey (or are simply curious about how that might look), please join us!

Event Details

Date: Monday, May 19, 2026
Time: Morning Session – 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Evening Session – 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Location: Simulation Centre at RRC Polytech’s Notre Dame Campus (Building A, 4th floor, room 411, 2055 Notre Dame Avenue).
Parking: Free parking is available in designated parking areas at the Notre Dame Campus.

Why Attend?

• Learn about the unique rewards of working at RRC Polytech and our priorities
• Discover the impact nursing instructors have on student success
• Explore opportunities to teach in the different areas of nursing
• Connect directly with nursing leadership, faculty members, and People Services representatives

You can find the full agenda and more information about the Simulation Tour and Power of Teaching panel on our event webpage >

Alumni curious about exploring academic programs transitioning from the Manitoba Institute of Trades and Technology (MITT) to RRC Polytech are invited to join us at the South Winnipeg Campus Info Night on Thursday, May 7 from 4 – 7 p.m., jointly hosted by RRC Polytech and MITT.

Following a collaborative review by RRC Polytech and MITT, it has been confirmed that a number of MITT programs will continue to be offered by RRC Polytech, including unique offerings and aligned programs that sustain training capacity.

At Info Night, you can discover all 16 programs offered at the South Winnipeg Campus (130 Henlow Bay), including Pharmacy Technician, Cybersecurity, Welding, and Hairstyling. Visit program spaces, engage with staff and instructors at information booths, attend an information session, and talk to advisors about admission requirements.

Event Details

• Date: Thursday, May 7
• Time: 4 p.m. – 7 p.m.
• Location: 130 Henlow Bay
• Parking: Complimentary parking is available on campus

Alumni are warmly invited to attend! Please share this information with a friend or family member who may also be interested. We hope to see you there.

Learn more about the South Winnipeg Campus programs, as well as other transitioning programs that will be offered across RRC Polytech campuses >

RRC Polytech’s Communications and Public Relations team was named Manitoba’s Communicators of the Year in two categories in 2025.

Alumni are warmly invited to join the Canadian Public Relations Society (CPRS) – Manitoba Chapter for an evening celebrating excellence in communications at the Manitoba Communicator of the Year (MCOY) Awards on April 29, 2026.

Enjoy networking with colleagues from across Manitoba’s communications community, an engaging panel discussion with industry experts, and award presentations at the Qualico Family Centre at Assiniboine Park.

The annual MCOY Awards recognize individuals and teams whose work demonstrates leadership, creativity, and impact in the communications profession. Bringing together professionals from across the public, private, and non-profit sectors to celebrate achievement, reconnect with colleagues, and engage in thoughtful discussion about the evolving role of communication management, you won’t want to miss this event.

Event Details

📅 Date: Wednesday, April 29, 2026
🕕 Time: 6:00 – 9:00 p.m.
📍 Location: Qualico Family Centre, Assiniboine Park
🎟️ Tickets: $55 (members), $65 (non-members), $35 (students)

Panel Discussion

AI, Public Trust, and the Future of Communication Management in Manitoba

Two powerhouse RRC Polytech graduates, Rose Regier (Creative Communications, 2015) and Liz Cron (Creative Communications, 2013) – both at Blueprint Inc., – will join fellow panelist Matt Dirks, Managing Partner at Neralake, and moderator Mary Agnes Welch, Principal at Probe Research, for a scintillating panel discussion exploring how AI is transforming the communications landscape in Manitoba and beyond.

Join RRC Polytech and the Western Association of Broadcast Engineers (WABE) for an exciting networking event on Monday, May 4 as industry veterans explore how evolving technologies, shifting roles, and emerging opportunities are reshaping media technology careers and what skills matter most for the future.

The WABE Monday Media Meetup is a great opportunity for anyone interested in media, broadcast engineering, production, and communications to connect directly with professionals working across news, television, radio, film, live production, and digital media.

The evening will kick off with a casual meet and greet, followed by an engaging panel discussion on how broadcast engineering and media technology jobs are being rewritten. Panelists will share how their careers are evolving, how technology (including AI) is changing their work, and where they see new opportunities emerging in media today.

Event Details

• Date: Monday, May 4, 2026
• Time: 6 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
• Location: CGA Manitoba Room, The Roblin Centre, RRC Polytech’s Exchange District Campus (P107, 160 Princess Street, Winnipeg)
• Parking: Third-party parking lots are conveniently located around the Exchange District Campus. Street parking is also available on many of the surrounding streets and is free after 5:30 p.m.

A valuable chance to ask questions, build connections, and gain insight into real career paths in a rapidly changing industry, you won’t want to miss this event. Bring a friend and we hope to see you there!

You’re invited! In partnership with Ten Thousand Coffees, we’re excited to offer a virtual ‘Office Hour’ to RRC Polytech alumni, students, and staff on how to ace the interview process and go from job applicant to successful hire. This free virtual event will take place on Thursday, April 23 at 1:00 p.m. CT.

Turn your job interview into a job offer thanks to practical tips for success with a career expert. For newcomers and international students, the Canadian interview requires a blend of digital fluency and bold self-advocacy. Join Tazrian Alam, Director of Enterprise Risk at RBC, for an interactive Office Hour on mastering the modern interview.

From technical Zoom setups to projecting authority in an in person interview, you will learn how to transition from just another candidate to a top-tier professional. Tazrian will share her 10-year journey as an immigrant rising through the ranks at RBC, giving you the tools to command any room – physical or virtual – and land your dream role.

In this dynamic session, you’ll:

• Explore the challenges and opportunities in today’s job interview landscape through the lived experience of someone who’s been there
• Discover strategies that boost confidence so you can walk into any interview in any format ready to ask and answer questions like a pro
• Gain valuable tips and tools for shifting from job applicant to successful hire

Whether you’re just starting out, looking for new opportunities, or shifting your career, RRC Polytech alumni at any stage of their career journeys are warmly invited to attend this dynamic talk.

Register now for this free webinar on Thursday, April 23 at 1 p.m. CT.

You’re invited! In partnership with Ten Thousand Coffees, we’re excited to offer a virtual ‘Office Hour’ to RRC Polytech alumni, students, and staff with an industry expert who will share valuable insights on imposter syndrome for newcomers and international students. This free virtual event will take place on Thursday, March 26 at 1:00 p.m. CT.

Moving to a new country is a bold leap, but the transition into the Canadian workforce often brings a quiet voice of doubt. Many newcomers experience Imposter Syndrome – the feeling that their success is due to luck rather than skill, or a fear that they aren’t qualified enough for the roles they want. If you’ve ever hesitated to apply for a job because of your accent or your international background, this session is for you.

In this interactive Office Hour, you’ll learn from Sadaf Virji, a seasoned educator and speaker who understands the journey of building a new life in Canada. Arriving as an international student in 2002, Sadaf began her Canadian career as a campus tele-fundraiser before rising through the ranks of world-class organizations, including Ten Thousand Coffees, RBC, and the Toronto International Film Festival.

Today, as a Professor at Humber Polytechnic and a career coach for BIPOC women, Sadaf specializes in preparing international students for their dream careers. Having navigated the path from newcomer to Canadian citizenship, Sadaf blends her professional expertise in client success and event planning with her lived experience of overcoming the “imposter” label. 

In this dynamic session, you’ll:

• Identify the self-limiting stories we tell ourselves – like “my English isn’t good enough” or “my international experience doesn’t count here” – and learn the psychological tools to interrupt and retrain those thoughts.
• Discover confidence strategies: the practical boldness required to get hired in Canada and how to project belief and confidence in yourself
• Gain valuable tools at your fingertips: specific tactics for using the RRC Polytech Café (our networking hub) and LinkedIn to build a professional support system that works for you and your goals

Whether you’re just starting out, looking for new opportunities, or shifting your career, RRC Polytech alumni at any stage of their career journeys are warmly invited to attend this dynamic talk.

Register now for this free webinar on Thursday, March 26 at 1 p.m. CT.

On Friday, March 20, RRC Polytech grad Carly Edmundson will be the headliner at CreativeMornings Winnipeg’s free event taking place at The Forks Event Space (2nd floor, The Forks Market, 1 Forks Market Road). All RRC Polytech alumni and community members are invited to attend!

More than a decade ago, CreativeMornings was launched out of a desire for ongoing, accessible events for creative communities to connect. Today, these communities gather in 247 cities across more than 60 countries — including right here in Winnipeg.

Founded five years ago, the Winnipeg chapter of CreativeMornings not only celebrates our city’s creative talent, but also promotes an open space to connect with like-minded individuals. From marketing legends to hometown heroes, speakers are selected by each chapter based on a global theme. CreativeMornings Winnipeg has also been host to many powerhouse RRC Polytech alumni, providing a platform for homegrown artists, creators, and innovators to share their insights, struggles, and successes.

March’s theme is LOCAL: the feeling of loving a city but sometimes feeling limited by it—that is Local. Chosen by the CreativeMornings chapter in Santos, Brazil, LOCAL is about exploring community, identity, and roots.

On March 20th, Carly, who graduated from RRC Polytech’s Creative Communications program in 2006, will explore what it really means to invest in the place you call home. Her work at CentrePort Canada sits at the intersection of economic growth, community well-being, and long-term local impact — and her story is a reminder that meaningful change takes doesn’t happen overnight. It takes a bold vision, hard work, and a community of people.

In this talk, Carly will share how creative thinking can unlock local opportunity: building partnerships across sectors, creating pathways for people and businesses to thrive, and shaping development that strengthens both the economy and the social fabric of Winnipeg. She’ll reflect on what it takes to lead with intention, stay rooted in community, and build a 20,000 acre inland port that directly benefits the people who live nearby.

This is a conversation about building local — and finding creative pathways to drive development, foster resilience and grow Manitoba’s economy.

Join CreativeMornings Winnipeg on March 20 at The Forks Event Space for an inspiring morning!

On Friday, January 30, CreativeMornings Winnipeg is celebrating five years! Join founders Christine Watson and Christian Robin as they reflect on how they launched a free, creative community in the middle of a pandemic and how it’s grown since then – despite the odds! All RRC Polytech alumni and community members are warmly invited to attend.

More than a decade ago, CreativeMornings was launched out of a desire for ongoing, accessible events for creative communities to connect. Today, these communities gather in 247 cities across more than 60 countries — including right here in Winnipeg.

Founded five years ago, the Winnipeg chapter of CreativeMornings not only celebrates our city’s creative talent, but also promotes an open space to connect with like-minded individuals. From marketing legends to hometown heroes, speakers are selected by each chapter based on a global theme. CreativeMornings Winnipeg has also been host to many powerhouse RRC Polytech alumni, providing a platform for homegrown artists, creators, and innovators to share their insights, struggles, and successes.

January’s theme is KOORSOO (faint glimmer of hope): chosen by the Tehran chapter of CreativeMornings, Koorsoo inspires us to keep going during times of challenge, despair, and darkness. “In our darkest hours, when everything seems to have dimmed, sometimes a light remains—not bright, not certain, but real. That is Koorsoo—a faint glimmer of hope that dares to survive. Koorsoo is not about triumph or clarity; it is about the fragile yet unwavering light that keeps us going. A glance, a memory, a word—small things that prevent collapse. It represents the quiet resilience of those who continue in spite of the weight, who believe without guarantee. In a world that often normalizes despair, Koorsoo is a rebellion—soft, but profound. It reminds us: even the smallest spark matters.”

On January 30th, Christine and Christian will trace the improbable, quietly radical origin story of CreativeMornings Winnipeg: how a small group of passionate people were stubborn enough to believe that creativity thrives everywhere and to trust the process (and each other) to create moments of beautiful connection, The founders will describe how they invested in possibility rather than prediction and how a small spark lit by “what if” conversations grew into a vibrant community that now shows up—month after month—to celebrate ideas, make connections, and champion each other’s work.

The story of the building of CreativeMornings Winnipeg and the celebration of the community’s 5th birthday is a reminder that building community is an act of courage, that belonging often begins as a whisper, and that even the smallest glimmer of hope can illuminate an entire movement.

Join CreativeMornings Winnipeg on January 30 at The Forks Event Space for an inspiring morning!

On Friday, December 19, RRC Polytech grad Joelle Foster will be the headliner at CreativeMornings Winnipeg’s free event taking place at Launch Co-Working (Exchange District – 5th floor, 167 Lombard Street). All RRC Polytech alumni and community members are invited to attend!

More than a decade ago, CreativeMornings was launched out of a desire for ongoing, accessible events for creative communities to connect. Today, these communities gather in 247 cities across more than 60 countries — including right here in Winnipeg.

The Winnipeg chapter of CreativeMornings not only celebrates our city’s creative talent, but also promotes an open space to connect with like-minded individuals. From marketing legends to hometown heroes, speakers are selected by each chapter based on a global theme.

December’s theme is INNOVATION: innovation is risky and rebellious. It means breaking the routine and reimagining the familiar. It treats uncertainty as an invitation instead of a barrier. Innovation doesn’t take a genius, it just requires curiosity and willingness to try. And try again. The world needs more tinkerers, experimenters, and fixers. People who believe change is possible and start with whatever they have. Then don’t stop until they’ve made something new or better.

Innovation in Manitoba is driven and supported in large part by the work of Joelle Foster, who is co-founder and President/CEO of North Forge. Joelle has more than two decades of experience supporting entrepreneurs across Canada. She co-founded the Women’s Equity Lab (WEL) MB to increase the number of women angel investors and developed North Forge’s four-stage digital Founders Program, driving a 300% growth in tech-enabled and advanced manufacturing companies in Manitoba. Joelle also established the Angel Network (2021), Global Entrepreneur Initiative (2023), and Women in Innovation Lab (WiLab, 2023). Under her leadership, North Forge won two Diversity and Inclusion awards in 2024. 

Join CreativeMornings Winnipeg on December 19 at Launch Co-Working (Exchange District) for an inspiring morning!

Generously supported by CTTAM (Certified Technicians and Technologists Association of Manitoba)

2025 marks more than half a century of excellence in Electrical Engineering education at RRC Polytech. To celebrate this incredible milestone, we invite members of the RRC Polytech Electrical Engineering community to join us on November 6 for Homecoming.

This free, casual event will bring together generations of alumni, instructors past and present, current students, and industry supporters for an evening of networking and fun. Food, beverages, and an interactive photo booth are on tap for the night, as well as a pop-up Campus Store booth where you can purchase RRC Polytech merch. In addition, we are proud to honour Emmy-award winning Broadcast Technician Tessa Potter as the recipient of RRC Polytech’s 2025 Distinguished Graduate Award at Homecoming.

We look forward to bringing our EET alumni community together this fall!

Event Details

Date:         Thursday, November 6, 2025
Time:         5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Location:  RRC Polytech’s Notre Dame Campus (2055 Notre Dame Ave.)
Menu:        Refreshments will be served and a cash bar will be available. *Attendees will receive a complimentary drink ticket.

A confirmation email will be sent out with event and parking details a few days prior to the event. If you have any questions, please contact Phil Klassen at pklassen@rrc.ca.