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Free Admission to the WAG-Qaumajuq
Did you know that the Winnipeg Art Gallery (WAG-Qaumajuq) has FREE admission on the second Sunday of every month?
Free admission includes Qaumajuq, an innovative new museum dedicated to Inuit art and culture that’s connected to the WAG on all levels. Discover the 185,000-square-foot cultural campus that is WAG-Qaumajuq, including the stunning Visible Vault showcasing thousands of carvings and much more.
When: Sunday, June 11th, 11:00am-5:00pm
Where: Winnipeg Art Gallery, 300 Memorial Boulevard
*Free public parking is available at the Canada Life parking lot behind 100 Osborne Street North for visitors on Canada Life Free Sundays@WAG. As well, downtown street parking is free Sundays, and several bus routes service Portage Avenue & Colony Street as well as Portage Avenue & Vaughn Street.
Click here for more information.
Free Admission to Manitoba Provincial Parks
This weekend will be a great time to get outside and enjoy some time with friends and family. It will also be a great time to explore Manitoba Provincial Parks as they are free to visit from June 9 to 11, 2023!
Click here for more information.
Canada Revenue Agency Audit Career Fair 2023 (Virtual)
This virtual career fair is a great opportunity to connect with experienced auditors and managers at the Canada Revenue Agency and learn about current job opportunities in the Audit division:
- AU01 Tax Auditor (various positions) – Requisition #: 58814432
- AU02 Tax Auditor (various positions) – Requisition #: 58814495
This event consists of two recurring info sessions offered over the course of two days to allow you to register for a timeslot that works best with your schedule. Each info session will require separate ticket registration.
Why work for the CRA?
- June 6, 2023 – 12:00 pm Central
- Duration: 1.5 hours
Learn more about workplace culture, benefits, and development opportunities for aspiring and experienced CPAs. Hear employees share their personal experiences and discover how CRA continues to be one of the Top 100 Employers in Canada.
How to apply for jobs at the CRA?
- June 7, 2023 – 5:00 pm Central
- Duration: 1.5 hours
Discover features of the Candidate profile portal and understand the minimum education standards of common auditor positions. Audit employees will share tips on submitting job applications and preparing for assessments to improve your chances of success in the selection process.
Why work for the CRA? + How to apply for jobs at the CRA?
- June 6, 2023 – 5:00 pm Central
- June 7, 2023 – 12:00 pm Central
- Duration: 2 hours
Pressed for time? This info session is a condensed version of the two sessions above.
Format:
The info sessions will be delivered via Microsoft Teams. When you register for a session, a meeting link will be sent to you closer to its date. Engage with the presenters using Slido via Slido.com or mobile app.
Registration:
- Register on Eventbrite: Canada Revenue Agency Audit Career Fair 2023 (Virtual)
- Registration closes on June 7, 2023 at 11:59 pm Pacific.
LTC Student Support Weekly ‘W-O-R-D-S’
LTC Students- Check your class BINGO card for a chance to win some great prizes! This week’s words and definitions are: 1. Kurzweil: Kurzweil is based on the concept of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) which aims to present information to learners in different ways that is accessible to as many people as possible. The main function of Kurzweil 3000 is text-to-speech. Kurzweil has many versions available for use allowing students to have text read aloud to them, including content on the internet (and yes, that includes course content in LEARN!). If you are looking for a way to reduce your screen time, eye strain or headaches from computer use or simply like trying new things, we encourage you to sign up for a FREE Kurzweil 3000 account! All current students of RRC Polytech are able to access Kurzweil for free! In order to register for your account, please view the Kurzweil Self Registration guide and follow the instructions. 2. Technical Skills: Skillss that employees possess and are specific job-related technical abilities (operating a machine, creating a spreadsheet, touch-typing, driving, dressing a wound, and so forth). Typically, these skills are relatively easy to measure and are often validated with some form of qualification. 3. RRC Polytech Student Support Services: Here are some of the support services available to RRC Polytech students: Academic Success, Accessibility, Advising, Complaints and Concerns, Counselling, Early Assist, Test and Assessment Center, Indigenous supports, IT Help Resources, Mental Health, Student Employment. For more information, click on the following link: Supports : RRC Polytech 4. Manitoba’s Animal: Bison There are still two patterns left to complete to win a prize for your class. Try to complete the X or full house pattern.  Please email Jillian (jhoogland@rrc.ca) when your class completes a pattern. |
National Health and Fitness Day: June 3
For more information and to see a full schedule of events, click here.
Summer Volunteer Opportunity
Are you looking for a great summer volunteer experience? If so, consider volunteering at the Cuban Pavilion at Folklorama, August 13-19, 2023. It will be a great event that celebrates Cuban culture.
- Location: Heather Curling Club, 120 Youville St. in St. Boniface
- A variety of different jobs available
For an application form, email Yohanka at ycferra2023@gmail.com.
Pathways to Success Presentations
Monday, May 29
Join your Student Integration Coordinator, Jillian, for an afternoon of information sessions about career / academic planing, funding, training opportunities, etc.
11:00AM-12:00PM: Workforce Training and Employment
- Presenter Robert Stangl, from Manitoba Workforce Training and Employment, will highlight the various programs and services provided by WTE, including funding opportunities for education and training
- Information will be provided about Skills Development Assistance, Self-Employment and Apprenticeship Assistance
Please email Jillian (jhoogland@rrc.ca) to register. Space is limited.
12:15PM: -1:15PM: SEED Winnipeg
- Presenters Farahnaz and Yemilo from SEED Winnipeg will share information about three SEED Winnipeg programs:
- Recognition Counts: Recognition Counts provides supports to Internationally Educated Professions wishing to work in their fields of expertise or alternative career in Manitoba. The program offers the opportunity to apply for a loan of up to $30,000 with Assiniboine Credit Union, to help with the cost of having your qualifications recognized in Manitoba and obtaining employment in your occupation. Recognition Counts also offers one-on-one financial coaching, self-guided, 30-minute financial education modules, and a live-stream financial discussion series (once-a-month for half an hour).
- Doing Business the Canada: Provides information about starting a business in Canada, topics include the government’s role in business, Canadian workplace standards, taxes in Canada and Canadian business culture.
- Immigrant Business & Enterprise Support & Training: A FREE 6-week business training, consulting and launch program, which features expert guest speakers (lawyer, accountant, insurer, lender, and experienced entrepreneurs). Classes are 3 days per week, closed group (same participants in each session and interactive.
Please email Jillian (jhoogland@rrc.ca) to register. Space is limited.
1:30PM-2:30PM: RRC Polytechnic Administrative Assistant Certificate Program
- Former LTC employee / current RRC Polytech Chair, Denis, and RRC Polytech instructor, Wanda, will discuss RRC Polytechnic’s Administrative Assistant Certificate program. Information presented will include:
- Admission requirements
- Cost and length of the program
- Employment potential for graduates
Students who are interested in attending this presentation, should register with Jillian (jhoogland@rrc.ca).
Volunteer Opportunity: Winnipeg International Jazz Festival
Jazz Winnipeg is the proud producer of the TD Winnipeg International Jazz Festival in downtown Winnipeg. In 2023, the Festival runs for 11 days from June 14th to 24th.
The Festival relies on a huge team of volunteers like you.
READY to Volunteer? Whether you are returning to help or you are a new volunteer, please fill in the Jazz Winnipeg application, so you can be matched up with your ideal crew.
Jazz Festival Time Commitment: All Jazz Winnipeg Volunteers are asked to commit to a minimum of 15-20 volunteer hours over the course of the Festival and attend 1.5 hours of training.
Learn more about each Volunteer Crew position below, and fill in an application today!
Winnipeg Career Fair: May 9
Connect with hiring companies, government, employment services, colleges, and universities. The Winnipeg Career Fair welcomes specialists in employment, career development, training, and education across Manitoba.
- May 9, 2023, 1 PM – 4 PM
- RBC Convention Centre, 375 York Avenue
- Free admission
Click here to see a full list of exhibitors.
RRC Polytech campuses are located on the lands of the Anishinaabeg, Ininiwak, Anishininwak, Dakota Oyate, and Denésuline, 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.