Introducing Level Up!

Level UP is an Innovative Work-Integrated Learning program powered by Riipen and sponsored by the Government of Canada to prepare students in post-secondary education and employers (or organizations) to thrive in the future of work.

How Does It Work?

Students, individually or in groups, connect with organizations for short-term paid projects that help them gain relevant work experiences, build professional networks, gain career clarity, and develop their skills.

Eligibility Requirements:

• Students registered in Canadian post-secondary education institutions, with no age limit; and
• Canadian citizens, permanent residents, or persons to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act; and
• Legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations.

For more information and to get started, head to http://www.riipen.com/levelup

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

Student Employment Services is offering 3 virtual sessions to help students prepare for their co-op or work-integrated learning (WIL) experience in celebration of the National Day of WIL!

To help celebrate this inaugural National Day of WIL, RRC Students’ Association will be giving away prizes to some lucky RRC students who attend!

Guide to Finding Co-op and Internship Opportunities
Wednesday, March 24 | 11:00am – 12:00pm

• An effective job search involves a series of strategic steps to find the right position for you. In this presentation, students will learn strategies and obtain resources that can assist with their search for co-op and internship opportunities.

Interview Preparation: Strategies for Success
Wednesday, March 24 | 12:00pm – 1:00pm

• An interview is an essential element to securing a job and preparation is key. In this presentation, students will obtain tips on the best interview practices – what to do before, during and after an interview – including how to prepare for virtual interviews.

Optimizing Your Job Search Using LinkedIn
Wednesday, March 24 | 5:00pm – 6:00pm

• Have a LinkedIn profile but need ideas on how to use it beyond adding connections? In this presentation, students learn how to optimize their job search using LinkedIn.

Click here to register: National WIL Day 2021 with Student Employment Services

After registering, you will receive separate emails with Webex links for each session you want to attend.

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

Co-operative Education and Work-Integrated Learning Canada (CEWIL Canada) is the leading organization for work-integrated learning in Canada.  CEWIL partners with post-secondary institutions, community members, employers, government, and students to champion work-integrated learning (WIL).

Each year, on the 4th Wednesday of March, CEWIL is pleased to celebrate the National Day of WIL! This year the National Day of WIL will be on March 24th, 2021.

YES! Winnipeg’s Winnipeg Calling Recruitment Campaign is encouraging Winnipeggers, Manitoban expats and Canadians to build their careers in our city.

Students can apply for positions at Winnipeg’s exciting and world-renowned companies by visiting Yes! Winnipeg’s Career site.

If you have any questions, need help with your application documents, or would like to practice interviewing, contact Student Employment Services at ses@rrc.ca!

Venture for Canada‘s Internship Program for Summer 2021 is now accepting applications!

Venture For Canada (VFC) offers post-secondary students the opportunity to explore entrepreneurial work experiences in Atlantic Canada, British Columbia, Alberta and the Prairies. Learn invaluable skills on your road to building your future from those in the best position to teach – other entrepreneurs.

Bonus: VFC’s program fits the requirements of most co-op placements and VFC will continue to support work-from-home and remote placements.

For more information and  to apply, visit: Venture for Canada – Internship

The Manitoba Career Fair is a virtual event, hosted by Manitoba Career Prospects and organized by the Manitoba Tourism Education Council. This event helps fill the void of cancelled and postponed career fairs in 2020/21 as a result of social distancing efforts.

The purpose is to help students, parents and educators discover and learn more about the thousands of career opportunities in Manitoba in a multitude of industries. Information about industry trends, major employers and education options will also be available. NOTE: This is NOT not a job fair where employers will promote job openings to job seekers.

Learning opportunities include over 40 exhibitors in a virtual tradeshow environment with live chat, fun and informative live streaming events, games and contests.

Jessica Hildebrand, Team Lead Programmer from Ubisoft Winnipeg will join us to speak about career possibilities in the gaming world – what life is like working at a global gaming company, what a tech and tools studio does, and what a career path into gaming can look like!

REGISTER NOW

For more information, visit The Manitoba Career Fair

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

BMO has announced the launch of their Discover BMO series! The series will provide students with insight into the opportunities at BMO through their Tech Spotlight and Building Your Foundation sessions.

Session 1: Tech Spotlights (1-2 PM EST)

• Learn about how the bank is enabling its transformation with technology, digitization and innovation.

Session 2: Building Your Foundation (2-3 PM EST)

• Join this session to learn how to kickstart your career on a full time or part-time basis.

CLICK HERE to register for one or both of these sessions.  Once registered, you will receive a confirmation email from BMO with virtual platform access instructions and links.

Are you passionate about working with people and managing relationships? Are you interested in working with investments and helping clients achieve their financial goals? Are you looking for a long-term career that allows you to get away from your desk and interact with clients on daily basis?

If this sounds like you, our New Grad Ascend Program at Scotiabank is the place to be!

We look for students who thrive off working with people, who have an entrepreneurial spirit and have an interest in finance and sales. This session is for Business/Commerce, Finance, Financial services/planning Undergrads and Masters/MBA students who are graduating by Summer 2021. This session consists of a presentation followed by a networking session with the campus recruitment team! Can’t wait to see you!

Date: January 20, 2021
Time: 1 – 2 30 pm EST (East Prairies Time is 12 – 1 30pm)
Event Link: Click here to join the meeting

Richardson International invites all Mechanical Engineering Technology, Construction Management, Electrical Engineering Technology and Industrial Supervision students to an information session!

At Richardson International, being truly invested is at the heart of everything we do. Richardson is recognized as a global leader in agriculture and food processing and has approximately 3,000 employees across the U.S., Canada and the U.K.  At Richardson, we are committed to enhancing our facilities and services and investing in our people and communities.

Richardson offers a 2 to 3 year, multifaceted program with exposure to manufacturing and processing operations. The Operations Development Program provides you with in-depth plant and equipment experience in a hands-on operational environment. The program also offers exposure to key areas within Richardson’s wide network and various business divisions.

www.richardson.ca

Wednesday, February 3, 2021
 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm or 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm 
Via MS Teams

Register Now

You will be emailed a meeting invite with instructions on how to join the session via MS Teams.

Deadline for registration: February 1, 2021

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

• You received a job offer without an application or interview
• You are offered a job different from the one you applied for
• You’re promised high pay for easy work or a limited amount of work hours
• You’re being asked to use your bank account to conduct business on behalf of the company
• You’re told you have to pay for training, software or materials
• You’re asked to use your own money to purchase gift cards or other items of value to send back to the “employer”

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 Career Services at careerservices@rrc.ca.

For more information, visit How to Spot and Avoid Online Job Scams

All warmed up for the rest of 2021? Red River College’s Student Employment Services is running a series of employment sessions in partnership with the RRC Students’ Association this January,  focusing on two self-marketing tools – resumes and cover letters! You have a choice between noon-hour and evening sessions.

And, wait for it… there’s prizes involved. The PREP-peroni Trivia is back!

Resumes: What Employers Want

Having a professional resume can greatly improve the chances of getting the interview. In this presentation, students will obtain information on how to create an effective resume that highlights their skills, is tailored to their target industry, and gets them screened in to the interview!

Tuesday, January 26, 2021
12:00 pm – 12:45 pm or 5:00 pm – 5:45 pm

Register for Resumes: What Employers Want

Cover Letters: What Employers Want

Do employers even want cover letters? Yes! Submitting a convincing cover letter to accompany a resume is an important part of the application process. In this presentation, students will learn what a professional cover letter looks like – a cover letter that an employer will actually read!

Wednesday, January 27, 2021
12:00 pm – 12:45 pm or 5:00 pm – 5:45 pm

Register for Cover Letters: What Employers Want

PREP-peroni Trivia: Resumes & Cover Letters Edition!

Join this friendly online quiz competition to test your knowledge of resume and cover letter best practices.  Compete against other RRC students for a chance to win a gift card for a pepperoni pizza (or any kind of pizza)!

Space is limited to 50 people, so register early!

Friday, January 29, 2021
12:00 pm – 12:45 pm

Register for PREP-peroni Trivia: Resumes & Cover Letters Edition!

When you register, you will receive an email with the Webex link to join the session.

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