Happy December from Venture For Canada!

In the spirit of the upcoming holidays, VFC wanted to wrap up all of the ways Venture For Canada can support your entrepreneurial students.

Opportunities for soon to be grads!
Fellowship Program – Apply by December 7th
New grads are immersed in startup culture, entrepreneurial training, and community connections to grow their career opportunities.
• Fall access to our 2022 Fellowship cohort is open until December 7th.
• This is the last chance for early acceptance and ideal for soon-to-be-grads ready to begin their startup job hunt as early as February 2022!
• 25% of 2022 Fellowship spots are already filled—apply today!

Learn more.

Opportunities for current students
Intrapreneurship Program – Apply by December 10th
A unique opportunity to gain virtual, PAID work experience by contributing to a startup’s 7-week project.
• Since our August launch, over 700 students across Canada have completed Intrapreneurships.
• The next opportunity to participate is in January!
• Students apply by Dec. 10th.

Students can learn more here.

Internship Program – Apply by December 10th
• Over 1,600 students completed full-time and part-time internships with VFC in 2021
Students can still apply for Winter Internships by December 10th!

If you have any questions or need support applying for this opportunity, please contact Student Employment Services at ses@rrc.ca

As the Fall term comes to a close, the Student Employment Services team wishes you a restful holiday season!

Looking ahead to the new year, we look forward to supporting your career development in a variety of ways, including:

• Red River College Students’ Association Career Fair 2022 – scheduled for January 26^th (NDC) and January 27^th (EDC). Watch for “Career Fair Tips and Strategies” prep sessions in early January.
• First Impressions – Hiring for Industry Event – on February 16, this virtual speed interviewing event will see employers conduct up to 23 x 10-minute interviews with students from the Applied Commerce & Management Education and Applied Computer Education programs.
• Employment Readiness Conference – international students will have an opportunity to attend presentations by RRC Polytech staff and industry professionals, as well as employer and alumni panels to get ready for a career in Canada (May 2022).
• In-class Presentations – Employment Advisors are scheduled to visit many RRC Polytech programs in the new year to discuss job search, resumes, cover letters, interviews and more!
• Job Central – find your next opportunity on RRC Polytech’s dedicated student and alumni job board.

Be sure to watch the SES News & Events page for more information.  For assistance with these opportunities, or any career development goals you have for the new year, please contact Student Employment Services at ses@rrc.ca!

Join Neo Financial for an open house at their Winnipeg office to learn about exciting career opportunities at Neo!

Thursday, December 9, 2021
4:30 pm – 6:00 pm
140 Bannatyne, Winnipeg, MB

Register here

Hear from the Winnipeg squad about what Neo has to offer. Come discover new ideas and explore what a ‘day in the life’ looks like on their engaging, fast-paced team.

Neo will be discussing what they are building and how you can potentially be a part of revolutionizing Canada’s financial industry!

Please note, masks will be required for this event.

Email openhouse@neofinancial.com if you have any questions.

March of Dimes Canada is holding a virtual job fair Friday, December 3, 2021 @ 11:30am-12:30pm.

For more information and to register, click here.

March of Dimes Canada

If you have any questions or need assistance preparing for this event, contact Student Employment Services at ses@rrc.ca. An Employment Advisor will be more than happy to help.

To Celebrate Career and Workforce Development Month in November, Student Employment Services and the School of Indigenous Education are proud to present this lunch and learn session.

When: November 30, 2021
Time: 12 pm to 1 pm
Location: MS Teams

Register here to participate

The number of Indigenous business owners is growing at five times the rate of self-employed Canadians, and Indigenous women are starting businesses at twice the rate of non-Indigenous women. Indigenous people represent the fastest growth segment of the population, and given the tremendous growth projections for the Indigenous economy, Indigenous entrepreneurship is — and will continue to be — a driving force of Canada’s long-term economic stability.

Join Frank Parkes, Student Employment Services and Terri-Lynn Anderson, Indigenous Education as we share statistics and trends in Indigenous businesses, challenges faced by entrepreneurs and how a career as an entrepreneur or business owner may be the path for you! We’ll share some of the exciting events and micro-credential courses being offered at RRC Polytech that can accelerate your business planning process.

If you have any questions, please contact Student Employment Services at ses@rrc.ca.

Launch a stimulating and fulfilling career in the federal public service. Become a policy leader and help shape public policies on the most challenging issues of the day.

Successful recruits work in a number of unique policy jobs that put their skills to the test, in areas such as the digital economy and economic growth, leading on climate change, anti-poverty, health and foreign policy.

A strong record of policy-relevant experience, leadership and academic or research achievement are needed to qualify. All disciplines and professional backgrounds are welcome.

Please see Government of Canada – Recruitment of Policy Leaders for more information or to apply.

Application deadline: November 30^th, 2021

If you have any questions or need support applying for this opportunity, please contact Student Employment Services at ses@rrc.ca

Date: November 30, 2021 (12:00pm – 1:00pm)

Location: MS Teams. Register here.

Aplin Information Technology has been recruiting to fulfill talent demands for businesses across Canada for over 45 years. Consultants from Aplin will be in an interactive, moderated session to answer questions from the audience and to cover the following topics:

• Growth opportunities in Information Technology, and what areas to focus on for students/graduates.
• Key technical skills in demand and the soft skills required to excel in the workplace
• Networking your way to our next career opportunity.
• How to develop an effective IT resume and succeeding in an interview.
• Key tips and suggestions for RRC Polytech students/graduates.
• Q & A

Speakers:

Jim Juacalla, Senior IT Consultant. Jim is a Senior IT Consultant specializing in the placement of Information Technology professionals. He is a results-oriented professional with many years of experience and has an excellent track record with recruitment, client management, business development, and human resource management. Jim has managed a comprehensive full-cycle recruiting process for all areas of Information Technology.

Ron Cantiveros, IT Consultant. Ron brings over 20 years of entrepreneurship, business development, marketing and social media expertise and provides a unique and fresh perspective in recruiting top IT talent in Canada. He leverages top social media platforms such as LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook and Slack to find and recruit top IT talent with critical skills needed in today’s market

Connect with the Student Employment Services team at ses@rrc.ca should you have any questions and/or are seeking employment supports!

Futures Forward will be hosting several virtual Tuition Waiver Information Sessions for youth who are currently or have formerly been in the care of Manitoba Child and Family Services (CFS).

The Tuition Waiver program offers a bursary for current/former youth in care to have their yearly tuition covered.  10 partner schools across the province, including Red River College Polytechnic, are ready to support students on their journey towards academic success.

If you are someone you know is interested in learning more, please register for one of the following information sessions:

• November 17 at 2:00pm
• December 15 at 6:00pm
• January 15 at 2:00pm
• January 26 at 6:00pm
• February 16 at 2:00pm

The information sessions will be approximately one hour long and include previous/current Tuition Waiver recipients, sharing their experience.

Register Here and watch for an email from Tuition Waiver with the Zoom link.

If you have any questions about this opportunity, please email tuitionwaiver@yesmb.ca

Based in Western Canada for over 110 years, McElhanney offers innovative and practical engineering, surveying, mapping, planning, landscape architecture, and environmental services.

McElhanney is hosting the following virtual campus information sessions for students and new graduates across Canada!

• November 2, 2021 at 7:30pm
• November 3, 2021 at 2:30pm

Students and recent graduates can register to secure their spot at one of the two sessions here.

Applications for the Geomatics Engineering Co-op & New Grad (AB & BC) opportunities are to be submitted by November 12, 2021. Please apply through the link provided.