November is Career and Workforce Development Month in Manitoba. This month provides opportunities for people to learn about the jobs, programs, and services as well as the rich variety of sectors and industries available in the province. Get involved in the many events and activities organized to support the career development planning process.

For more information on events hosted by RRC Polytech’s Student Employment Services team, click here.

For a list of external career events hosted by employers, service providers and industry partners, click here.

For even more information on career events hosted throughout the month of November, click here.

Daylight saving time will end at 2:00 a.m, Sunday, November 7th, 2021.

Don’t forget to ‘fall behind’ and turn your clocks back 1 hour.

Tech Manitoba is hosting Tech Tuesday classes for the Fall.

• When: 2-hour classes are offered Tuesdays and Saturdays, afternoons and evenings. You choose the times that are convenient for you.
• Where: All classes will take place online. You will need a you will need a computer, internet, email account and Zoom application.
• Cost: The classes are free!
• How to Register: Click on the class date/time from the list below to be directed to Eventbrite. Click on the “register” button (green button on the righthand side of your screen).

November 2 | Intro to Zoom | 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM | Register here

November 6 | Intro to Zoom | 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM | Register here

November 9| Intro to Canva | 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM | Register here

November 13 | Intro to Google Docs  | 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM | Register here

November 16 | Intro to Email | 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM | Register here

November 20 | Intro to Google Sheets 1 | 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM | Register here

November 23 | Intro to Social Media | 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM | Register here

November 27 | Intro to Online Privacy | 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM | Register here

*Each week all participants will be entered into a draw to win a free computer. 

It’s time for the RRC Students’ Association annual Halloween costume contest!

Since the 31st falls on a Sunday this year, Red River Polytechnic Student’s Association’s costume contest will start a little early!  From now until Halloween, submit a picture of you in your costume for a chance to win one of three gift cards!

Prizes:

1st Place: $50 Ultimate Dining gift card + (bonus!) a movie for two
2nd Place: $25 Amazon gift card
3rd Place: $15 Starbucks gift card

Login with your RRC credentials using this link, and upload your photo.

Rules to Enter

• Must be a current RRC Polytech student
• Only one entry per student

Join the RRC Students’ Association and Healthy Minds Healthy College for paint night on Thursday, October 21st at 6:00pm!

What is Paint Night?

Paint Night has become very popular in the last couple of years, but if you’ve never been to paint night before, you may find yourself wondering what it is! Paint night is a creative way to hang out with your friends and create a masterpiece! 

You Learn to Paint

At paint night, you learn to paint. Whether you’re a complete beginner or a pro painter, there will be an instructor to guide you the whole time! Everyone in the class is working toward creating their own version of the same painting. The teacher will lead you through your painting step-by-step.

It’s Therapeutic

Painting is really good for you! Paint night is great for people who love to try new things, meet new people, and explore new sides to themselves.

Bring Your Own Supplies

• Three paintbrushes (large, medium, and small)
• Any size painting canvas (12″x16″ is the average size)
• Acrylic paints (all primary colors)

Want to join, but don’t have the supplies?

Don’t worry! If you sign up below, and check ‘yes‘ to needing supplies, we will automatically sign you up for a supply kit. Supply kits are limited and can be picked up at either the Notre Dame Campus or Exchange District campus. In some cases, we can ship kits to regional campuses. Pick-up schedule will be e-mailed to the e-mail you provide.

Click here to register.

Have you ever thought about how the items that you see in a store arrived on the shelf?

Everyday, goods and materials are produced, sold, moved and stored in order to get them from the manufacturer to the customer. This network of people and businesses is called a supply chain. The Covid-19 pandemic has highlighted the importance of supply chains and the employees who work in them.

Are you interested in working in this important field?

Some examples of careers in the supply chain sector include:

• Procurement Clerk
• Purchasing Agent
• Purchasing Clerk
• Inventory Clerk
• Merchandise Control Clerk
• Shipper and Receiver
• Transportation Route Scheduler
• Export/Import Clerk
• Warehouse Supervisor/Manager
• Retail / Wholesale Buyer

Supply Chain Canada (Manitoba), Red River College Language Training Centre and Immigration Partnership Winnipeg are inviting newcomers, immigrants and refugees with experience or interest in the supply chain sector to share their experiences and suggestions to help develop supports for newcomers and employers.

When: Saturday, October 16th, from 1:00pm-3:00pm

Where: Online

Participants will receive a $20 gift card.

Click here to register.

Student wellbeing is very important to Red River College (RRC).

RRC needs the input of students to help shape a potential student mental health peer support program. We are looking for students to share their ideas and experiences in an online focus group.

Each focus group will last no more than 2 hours, and will be conducted via Zoom by two facilitators from Mental Health Innovations and a student co-facilitator from RRC.

We ask that you have access to a computer with a working camera, microphone, and a stable internet access.

You will be in a session with other students from RRC.

You will receive a $40 e-gift card to thank you for your time.

Click here for more information or to register.

To honour Orange Shirt Day and the new National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, admission to the Manitoba Museum Galleries will be free from Thursday, September 30 to Sunday October 3.

Click here for more information or to reserve your tickets.

Red River College’s third annual Truth and Reconciliation Week, September 27 – October 1, 2021, is dedicated to increasing our understanding of Canada’s history, Indigenous cultures, and starting conversations around Truth and Reconciliation.

During the week, you will hear from Indigenous voices and participate in interactive activities. Some of this year’s themes include: anti-racism, Every Child Matters, the Canadian Residential School System, intergenerational trauma, healing, and strength.

Everyone is welcome to participate in special events and join the conversation. As you participate in this week’s events, strong emotions may arise. Be sure to take breaks and practice good self-care. Remember to be kind and do check-ins with yourself, and you can always access RRC Mental Health supports and resources at rrc.ca/wellness.

For more information on the activities and to learn about how to join the events, click here.

As Canadian astronomer Helen Sawyer Hogg always said,

“The stars belong to everyone.”

Learn how to find your stars and get to know the night sky with the Manitoba Museum’s free DOME@HOME program every Thursday evening.

DOME@HOME, a weekly series of FREE virtual programming inviting Manitobans to explore the universe.

Join Planetarium Astronomer Scott Young as he identifies constellations and planets in the real sky, discovers upcoming celestial events, and looks at trending space science and astronomy news. 

Click here for more information or to register.