RRC Polytech’s Winkler Campus recently played host to a stop on the Red River Technology Vocational Area (RRTVA)’s “Amazing Race” tour, joined by Manitoba’s Minister of Advanced Education and Training, Renée Cable. The whirlwind day took the Minister and fellow delegates through a series of schools and vocational shops across southern Manitoba, showcasing the hands-on learning that shapes the region’s future workforce. 

A key highlight was the visit to the Winkler Campus, where the group met with students in the Health Care Aide program. This cohort is unique, as the majority of the students are currently in Grade 12 and participate through the RRTVA network. Representing five school divisions across the Pembina Valley, these students travel to the Winkler Campus to complete their training – an innovative model that delivers high-quality, polytechnic-level education directly to rural learners. 

“This tour provided valuable visibility to our rural campus and highlighted the importance of expanding access to advanced education in communities like ours,” said Shaun Hillman, Manager, Winkler Campus. “Providing students in Winkler with local access to training allows them to build meaningful careers while strengthening the communities they call home.” 

Read more about the tour and its stops at Pembina Valley Online.