A co-operative education program integrates a student’s academic studies with work experience in co-operative education employer organizations. The plan is for the student to alternate periods of experience in appropriate fields of business, industry, government, social services and the professions in accordance with the following criteria:
Co-operative education plays an integral role in Red River College Polytechnic’s mission of providing high-quality educational and training opportunities. Co-operative education at Red River College Polytechnic is delivered through a decentralized system in order to reflect the unique situation of each department and ensure relevance to the industry served by the program.
All certificate and diploma programs at Red River College Polytechnic which are designated as co-operative education programs comply with the definition based upon the by-laws of Co-operative Education and Work-Integrated Learning Canada (CEWIL).
Work-Integrated Learning Coordinators are ready to assist your organization in hosting student work experiences as an employer partner.
WIL placements, such as co-op and field placements, provide students with an opportunity to further develop their skills related to their academic discipline under the supervision and mentorship of employers with the support of a WIL Coordinator.
If you are interested in becoming a WIL partner and would like to learn more about potential wage subsidies available to you via Student Work Placement Program (SWPP) Partners, visit our employers page or contact us at WIL@rrc.ca.
Career Bridge is a complimentary online resource for posting WIL and career opportunities targeted at RRC Polytech students and alumni.
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For more information about specific programs, please contact the WIL Coordinator dedicated to that offering.
Program | Credential | Duration | May – Aug. | Sept. – Dec. | Jan. – Apr. |
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Business Administration | Diploma | 4 months | ✓ | ||
Business Accountancy | Post-Graduate Diploma | 16 weeks | ✓ | ||
Business Management | Post-Graduate Diploma | 16 weeks | ✓ | ✓ |
Program | Credential | Duration | May – Aug. | Sept. – Dec. | Jan. – Apr. |
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Application Development and Delivery | Diploma | 4 months | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Business Technology Management | Diploma | 4 months | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Data Science and Machine Learning | Diploma | 4 months | ✓ | ||
Full Stack Web Development | Certificate and Diploma | 16 weeks | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Information Security | Diploma | 4 months | ✓ | ||
IT Operations | Diploma | 4 months | ✓ |
Program | Credential | Duration | May – Aug. | Sept. – Dec. | Jan. – Apr. |
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Architectural Technology | Diploma | 4 months | ✓ | ||
Civil Engineering Technology | Diploma | 6 months | ✓ May – Oct. | ||
Construction Management | Degree | 6 months | ✓ May – Oct. | ||
Electrical Engineering Technology | Diploma | 4 months | ✓ | ||
Electronic Engineering Technology | Diploma | 4 months | ✓ | ||
Instrumentation and Control Engineering Technology | Diploma | 4 months | ✓ | ||
Mechanical Engineering Technology | Diploma | 4 months | ✓ |
Program | Credential | Duration | May – Aug. | Sept. – Dec. | Jan. – Apr. |
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Child and Youth Care | Diploma | 4 months | ✓ | ||
Disability and Community Support | Certificate and Diploma | 4 months | ✓ | ✓ | |
Early Childhood Education | Diploma | 4 months | ✓ | ||
Social Innovation and Community Development | Diploma | 5-6 weeks | ✓ | ✓ |
Program | Credential | Duration | May – Aug. | Sept. – Dec. | Jan. – Apr. |
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Science Laboratory Technology | Diploma | 4 months | ✓ |
Program | Credential | Duration | May – Aug. | Sept. – Dec. | Jan. – Apr. |
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Hospitality and Tourism Management | Diploma | 4 months | ✓ |
Program | Credential | Duration | May – Aug. | Sept. – Dec. | Jan. – Apr. |
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Culinary Arts | Diploma | 4 months | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Professional Baking and Pastry | Diploma | 4 months | ✓ |
Program | Credential | Duration | May – Aug. | Sept. – Dec. | Jan. – Apr. |
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Automotive Technician | Certificate and Diploma | 3 weeks | ✓ | ✓ | |
Automotive Technology | Diploma | 4 weeks | ✓ | ✓ | |
Collision Repair and Refinishing | Certificate | 3 weeks | ✓ | ✓ | |
Heavy Duty Equipment Mechanic | Certificate | 3 weeks | ✓ | ✓ | |
Marine and Powersports Technician | Certificate | 3 weeks | ✓ | ✓ | |
Truck Transport Technology | Diploma | 4 weeks | ✓ | ✓ |
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.