Centre for Newcomer Integration

Centre for Newcomer Integration Student Support Services Weekly W-O-R-D-S

October 4, 2023

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

Here are this week’s 4 words and definitions: 

  1. Resumé
    • A resumé is a document that has information about a person’s qualifications for a specific position. It includes information about work history, education, and job-related skills. It is often needed when applying for a job. 
    • Check out RRC Polytech Career Services resumé tips: https://www.rrc.ca/careerservices/students/employment-resources/resume-development/  
    • For additional information on resumés, contact an LTC- Student Integration Coordinator. Jillian (jhoogland@rrc.ca) for Winnipeg students or Christy (cdepp@rrc.ca) for regional students. 
  2. References
    • People such as an employer, manager or instructor who can be contacted by an employer to discuss someone’s work ethic and character, or whether they think the person is suitable for the position that is being applied for.  
  3. Associations and Memberships 
    • Joining associations / becoming members of different groups is a great way to network with like-minded people working towards a shared purpose. 
  4. Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)  
    • A process that identifies, documents, assesses, and recognizes formal study, and informal learning gained through work and life experience. 
    • For more information on RPL, click on the following link:  https://www.rrc.ca/advising/rpl/  
    • To make an appointment with the CNI RPL advisor, click on the following link:  https://www.rrc.ca/advising/rpl/contact/  

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 Student Integration Coordinator, Jillian (jhoogland@rrc.ca).

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.

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