Welcome to a new month of learning and professional development opportunities! October brought insightful sessions, workshops, and chances for skill-building. Here’s a quick look back at October and what’s coming up in November.

Health Guest Speaker Webinar: Indigenous Perspectives of Health and Culturally Safe Care

It’s a race to the finish!

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At RRC Polytech’s Centre for Newcomer Integration (CNI), we understand that many internationally educated health professionals have busy lives. Whether you’re working, caring for your family, or juggling other responsibilities, our health language programs are designed to fit your schedule and help you build the communication skills needed to succeed in Canada’s healthcare system. 

CNI/LTC Students- Check your class BINGO card for a chance to win some great prizes!

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You’ve made it to CLB 7—an impressive accomplishment. You’ve proven that you can handle complex conversations, read and understand more detailed texts, and express yourself in writing. But if you’re aiming to enroll in a college or university program, there’s just one more milestone to reach: CLB 8. 

At CLB 8, you’ll be ready to handle the academic challenges that come with pursuing higher education in Canada. This final step in your language journey is about honing your skills to meet the demands of academic life, such as writing research papers, understanding lectures, and engaging in critical thinking. So, how do you make the leap from CLB 7 to CLB 8? 

CNI/LTC Students- Check your class BINGO card for a chance to win some great prizes!

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1. Hidden Job Market  
   • Jobs that are available but not advertised publicly.
   • These jobs are often found through networking, cold calls, volunteering, etc. 
   • For additional information on the hidden job market, visit the following link: https://arrivein.com/career-ca/15-tips-to-tap-into-canadas-hidden-job-market/ or contact Student Integration Coordinator, Jillian (jhoogland@rrc.ca) for Winnipeg students or Reena (rmnerbas@rrc.ca) for regional students.    
2. LinkedIn 
   • A social networking website designed for professionals to share work-related information. It allows job seekers to post their resumes, and employers to post jobs.
   • LinkedIn is a great way to build your network. 
   • For additional information on LinkedIn, visit the following link: https://www.linkedin.com/  
3. Manitoba Start  
   • An organization that connects businesses to the workforce and is the leading provider of career services for newcomers to the province. They help with employers’ recruitment needs by matching the unique skill sets of qualified, job-ready newcomers with employers’ specific job requirements. 
   • For additional information about Manitoba Start, click the following link: 
     https://manitobastart.com/for-newcomers/career-services/  
4.  Adaptability 
   • The ability to adjust to new/different conditions.
   • Being adaptable in the workplace is important.
   • Employers value employees that are successfully able to manage changes in the workplace. Being adaptable is also important because it showcases your ability to be resourceful, displays your leadership skills, determination, analytical skills and more.  
     

Check your class Weekly W-O-R-D-S card and try to complete one of the following patterns for a chance to win a prize:

If your class completes a BINGO, email CNI/LTC Student Integration Coordinator, Reena (rmnerbas@rrc.ca).

All the best!

CNI/LTC Students- Check your class BINGO card for a chance to win some great prizes!

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The Academic Success Centre is offering a four-part online workshop series during the fall term called Writing with APA. The series presents an overview of APA and prepares users to apply APA across their writing from citing and referencing, formatting, and style. 

All are welcome to attend any or all five sessions. Participants can log on to the workshop with this link. No registration is required – just log on!   

Sessions will be held on Webex Thursdays from 12:15-12:45pm with a repeat at 3:15-3:45pm.   

Workshop Schedule:   

APA Overview // Thursday, Oct. 17, 12:15-12:45pm and 3:15-3:45pm 

What is APA citation style?

APA References // Thursday, Oct. 24, 12:15-12:45pm and 3:15-3:45pm 

What are references?    

APA Formatting// Thursday, Oct. 31, 12:15-12:45pm and 3:15-3:45pm 

What does an APA formatted paper look like?

APA Language and Style// Thursday, Nov. 7, 12:15-12:45pm and 3:15-3:45pm 

What are good writing practices according to APA?    

 Questions? Contact writing@rrc.ca   

Click here for more information on the ASC website.

Halloween and Culture Days collide for this special edition of Dalnavert’s free Second Saturdays, a free program inviting families to explore the past! On this Spooky Second Saturday, explore the historic house at your own pace with a self-guided tour and get into the Halloween spirit with a craft and game sure to scare you. Guests are encouraged to come in costume!

• Saturday, October 12, 2024, 12:00 PM  4:00 PM
  • Drop in any time from 12 – 4 PM, no registration required!
• Dalnavert Museum and Visitors’ Centre
  • 61 Carlton Street

Visit the following website for more information: Spooky Second Saturday — Dalnavert Museum (friendsofdalnavert.ca)

CNI/LTC Students- Check your class BINGO card for a chance to win some great prizes!

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