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Get Job Search Ready

October 24, 2022

Career Services is providing an interactive workshop series on the development of employment documents and skills for students!

The Get Job Search Ready series will be a combination of presentations and workshops on the following topics:

·       Job Search Strategies and Networking

·       LinkedIn Profile Development

·       Resumes and Cover Letters

·       Interview Strategies and Practice Opportunities

LTC students are welcome to attend. CLB 7-8 is recommended as the workshops are fast paced. All workshops will be recorded so that participants can review the information if desired.

DATES/TIME

The workshops will be delivered virtually during October and November, from 12pm – 1pm.

TO REGISTER

1.       Log in to your RRC Polytech Career Bridge account here: Career Bridge – Students

2.       Select “Events & Workshops

3.       Select “List View” to see upcoming Get Job Search Ready sessions

4.       View the session you’d like to register for

5.       Click the blue “Register for this event” button

Career Services strives to host inclusive, accessible events that enable all individuals to engage fully. If anyone requires any virtual accommodations including ASL-English interpretation, please email careerservices@rrc.ca no later than 5 days before the session and include which sessions they will be attending.

For more information, please contact Career Services at careerservices@rrc.ca.

Métis History and Beading Workshop

October 24, 2022

Flower beadwork is a living tradition for the Métis people. This cherished art form has become well known as a skill of the Métis Nation.

colorful floral bead work


In this fun, interactive, in-person workshop, participants will be guided through a traditional Métis beading project while simultaneously being enriched with knowledge about Metis history and culture.

  • Date: Tuesday, November 1st
  • Time: 4:00 to 5:30 p.m.
  • Location: RRC Polytech, Notre Dame Campus (2055 Notre Dame Ave.), Indigenous Student Support Centre, Room F209
  • Cost: FREE!

Workshop supplies will be provided for participants. Registration is limited to 30 individuals.

Click here to register.

Click here to see the full schedule of Inclusion Week events.

Diwali Celebration at RRC Polytech

October 20, 2022

RRC Polytech College Community is proud to present a come-and-go Diwali event at the Exchange District Campus on October 24th.

Learn about Diwali and celebrate the festival of lights with us.  Diwali is one of the most significant festivals in India.

Where: Manitou a bi Bii Daziigae (Roundhouse Auditorium – 2nd floor)

Date: October 24th

Time: 11 am – 2 pm (come-and-go)

We encourage all guests (students and staff) to come dressed in their authentic Indian clothing.   

Poster about Diwali Celebration

LTC Learning Labs

October 13, 2022

Language Training Centre (LTC) Student Support Services is now offering two new Learning Labs for LTC permanent resident students:

  • LTC students seeking additional support with their LinkedIn profiles and informational interview practice can drop-in to the Tuesday Learning Lab from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. in computer lab room P403 (Exchange District Campus).
  • LTC students looking for general support in their English studies are welcome to participate in the Wednesday Learning Lab from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. in computer lab room W312 (Exchange District Campus).

Please contact LTC Educational Assistant, Colette Thiessen, at cthiessen46@rrc.ca for more information.

Free Activities on Thanksgiving Weekend

October 5, 2022

Friday, October 7th, 4:00pm-9:00pm

  • Manitoba Museum, 190 Rupert Avenue
    • Get free general admission to the museum’s three main attractions – the Museum Galleries, the Planetarium, and the Science Gallery.
    • Click here for more information.

Saturday, October 8th, 12:00pm-11:55pm

  • Hargrave Street Festival, Carlton Street
    • Hargrave St. Market presents a cultural festival that invites you to enjoy some of our city’s best music, food, and art in “Heart of the City” on October 8th. There will be activities for people of all ages. Enjoy performances by local dancers and entertainers all day long! Performances by Cassidy Mann, Fontaine, Sierra Noble, Boogie the Beat, Mariachi Ghost, and Dirty Catfish Hot + Dirty Dance Party! DJs Anthony OKs, Hunnicutt, Zuki, Swift and Dad will keep you dancing all night long!
    • Click here for more information.

Sunday, October 9th, 11:00am-5:00pm

  • Winnipeg Art Gallery, 300 Memorial Boulevard
    • Enjoy free admission to the Winnipeg Art Gallery (WAG)
    • 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.
    • Click here for more information.

Truth and Reconciliation Week 2022

September 28, 2022

All RRC Polytech students are invited to participate in our fourth annual Truth and Reconciliation Week, September 26-29, 2022.

Through a mix of in-person and virtual events offered by departments from across the College, immerse yourself in Indigenous teachings, story-telling and experiences to evolve your understanding of history and current issues impacting Indigenous people, reconciliation efforts and society as a whole. Help spark a conversation around Truth and Reconciliation and contribute to understanding, healing and stronger relationships.

Click here for more information and a full list of RRC Polytech events.

Below are some community events happening on September 30th to mark the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation:

Scam Warning

September 25, 2022

There have been several reports of attempts to scam students through fraudulent job postings/job offers. Avoid these scams by watching for these warning signs:

  • You received a job offer without an application or interview
  • You’re promised high pay for easy work or a limited amount of work hours
  • You’re asked to use your own money or give up bank details to work for the company

Many scammers now have an elaborate website with a matching professional-looking email which makes it difficult to tell if they are legitimate or not. 

If you have any doubts or questions, please contact your Student Integration Coordinators, Jillian at jhoogland@rrc.ca (for Winnipeg students) and Christy cdepp@rrc.ca (for regional students).

For more information and/or to report a suspicious email message, visit Phishing FAQ : Red River College Polytechnic: Information Technology Solutions

Welcoming Week 2022

September 23, 2022

Welcoming Week brings many smiles and welcomes

Students holding welcome signs in various languages in front of a Red River College Polytechnic backdrop.
People holding welcome signs in various languages in front of a Red River College Polytechnic backdrop.

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.