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LTC Student Support Weekly ‘W-O-R-D-S’

May 31, 2023


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

This week’s words and definitions are:

1. Kurzweil:
Kurzweil is based on the concept of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) which aims to present information to learners in different ways that is accessible to as many people as possible. 
 
The main function of Kurzweil 3000 is text-to-speech. Kurzweil has many versions available for use allowing students to have text read aloud to them, including content on the internet (and yes, that includes course content in LEARN!).  
 
If you are looking for a way to reduce your screen time, eye strain or headaches from computer use or simply like trying new things, we encourage you to sign up for a FREE Kurzweil 3000 account! 
 
All current students of RRC Polytech are able to access Kurzweil for free! In order to register for your account, please view the Kurzweil Self Registration guide and follow the instructions. 

2. Technical Skills:
Skillss that employees possess and are specific job-related technical abilities (operating a machine, creating a spreadsheet, touch-typing, driving, dressing a wound, and so forth). Typically, these skills are relatively easy to measure and are often validated with some form of qualification. 
 
3. RRC Polytech Student Support Services:
Here are some of the support services available to RRC Polytech students: Academic Success, Accessibility, Advising, Complaints and Concerns, Counselling, Early Assist, Test and Assessment Center, Indigenous supports, IT Help Resources, Mental Health, Student Employment. 
 
For more information, click on the following link: Supports : RRC Polytech 

4. Manitoba’s Animal:
Bison 




There are still two patterns left to complete to win a prize for your class. Try to complete the X or full house pattern.

 
Please email Jillian (jhoogland@rrc.ca) when your class completes a pattern.

Summer Volunteer Opportunity

May 23, 2023

Are you looking for a great summer volunteer experience? If so, consider volunteering at the Cuban Pavilion at Folklorama, August 13-19, 2023. It will be a great event that celebrates Cuban culture.

  • Location: Heather Curling Club, 120 Youville St. in St. Boniface
  • A variety of different jobs available

For an application form, email Yohanka at ycferra2023@gmail.com.

Pathways to Success Presentations

May 23, 2023

Monday, May 29

Join your Student Integration Coordinator, Jillian, for an afternoon of information sessions about career / academic planing, funding, training opportunities, etc.

11:00AM-12:00PM: Workforce Training and Employment

  • Presenter Robert Stangl, from Manitoba Workforce Training and Employment, will highlight the various programs and services provided by WTE, including funding opportunities for education and training
  • Information will be provided about Skills Development Assistance, Self-Employment and Apprenticeship Assistance

Please email Jillian (jhoogland@rrc.ca) to register. Space is limited.

12:15PM: -1:15PM: SEED Winnipeg

  • Presenters Farahnaz and Yemilo from SEED Winnipeg will share information about three SEED Winnipeg programs:
    1. Recognition Counts: Recognition Counts provides supports to Internationally Educated Professions wishing to work in their fields of expertise or alternative career in Manitoba. The program offers the opportunity to apply for a loan of up to $30,000 with Assiniboine Credit Union, to help with the cost of having your qualifications recognized in Manitoba and obtaining employment in your occupation. Recognition Counts also offers one-on-one financial coaching, self-guided, 30-minute financial education modules, and a live-stream financial discussion series (once-a-month for half an hour).
    2. Doing Business the Canada: Provides information about starting a business in Canada, topics include the government’s role in business, Canadian workplace standards, taxes in Canada and Canadian business culture.
    3. Immigrant Business & Enterprise Support & Training: A FREE 6-week business training, consulting and launch program, which features expert guest speakers (lawyer, accountant, insurer, lender, and experienced entrepreneurs). Classes are 3 days per week, closed group (same participants in each session and interactive.

Please email Jillian (jhoogland@rrc.ca) to register. Space is limited.

1:30PM-2:30PM: RRC Polytechnic Administrative Assistant Certificate Program

  • Former LTC employee / current RRC Polytech Chair, Denis, and RRC Polytech instructor, Wanda, will discuss RRC Polytechnic’s Administrative Assistant Certificate program. Information presented will include:
    • Admission requirements
    • Cost and length of the program
    • Employment potential for graduates

Students who are interested in attending this presentation, should register with Jillian (jhoogland@rrc.ca).

Volunteer Opportunity: Winnipeg International Jazz Festival

May 17, 2023

Jazz Winnipeg is the proud producer of the TD Winnipeg International Jazz Festival in downtown Winnipeg. In 2023, the Festival runs for 11 days from June 14th to 24th.

The Festival relies on a huge team of volunteers like you.

READY to Volunteer? Whether you are returning to help or you are a new volunteer, please fill in the Jazz Winnipeg application, so you can be matched up with your ideal crew.

Jazz Festival Time Commitment: All Jazz Winnipeg Volunteers are asked to commit to a minimum of 15-20 volunteer hours over the course of the Festival and attend 1.5 hours of training.

Learn more about each Volunteer Crew position below, and fill in an application today!

Giveaway Weekend: May 13 and 14

May 8, 2023

If you walk or drive around town this Saturday and Sunday, you might notice that there are many items on the curb in front of people’s houses and apartments. That’s because this weekend is a Giveaway Weekend in Winnipeg. It’s a great time to get rid of some household items that you no longer use or to browse the curbs for some gently used finds.

Tips if you are giving away items:

  • Place unwanted household items at the curb on your front street.
  • Label each item with a FREE sticker or sign.
  • Store items out of sight that you do not want to give away.
  • Remove leftover items from the curb by dusk on Sunday.
  • Do not put out any items that may be infected with bedbugs.

Tips if you are looking for items:

  • Take only the items at the curb marked “FREE.”
  • Check all items closely to ensure they are safe and in good condition before you put them in your vehicle or bring them into your home.
  • Don’t walk or drive on private lawns or gardens.

For more information, please click here.

Winnipeg Career Fair: May 9

May 4, 2023

Connect with hiring companies, government, employment services, colleges, and universities. The Winnipeg Career Fair welcomes specialists in employment, career development, training, and education across Manitoba.

  • May 9, 2023, 1 PM – 4 PM
  • RBC Convention Centre, 375 York Avenue
  • Free admission


Click here to see a full list of exhibitors.

Full Moon Ceremony at The Forks

April 25, 2023

You’re invited to the Oodena Celebration Circle on April 29 or a Full Moon Ceremony.

The Full Moon Ceremony is a collaboration between ka Ni Kanichihk Inc., Sunshine House, Manitoba Moon Voices, Inc., Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak Inc., Huddle Ka Ni Kanichihk, QPOC Winnipeg, andWomen’s Health Clinic.

This is a public event. All genders and cultures are invited for teachings about feminine energy and the moon. Those who identify with feminine energy are welcome to participate in the ceremony. Those who identify with masculine energy are invited to observe.

Please bring your own chair.

Saturday, April 29, 2023 at 8PM

Location: Oodena Celebration Circle at The Forks

Click here for more information.

Writing Workshops for Student Success 

April 19, 2023


The Academic Success Centre is offering a six-part online workshop series this term called Building Your Writing Foundation. It is open to ALL college students with CLB levels 6+. The series includes six sessions that will equip you with foundational writing skills for your college success! 

You are welcome to attend any or all of the six sessions. No registration is required, just log on!  Sessions will be held Wednesdays from 12:15-12:45pm on Webex. Log on for all workshops using this link.  Use your RRC Polytech credentials to join! 

Workshop Series Schedule: 
 
Claim + Evidence //  Wednesday, May 10th 12:15-12:45pm How do I support a claim? What even is a claim?   
Paragraph Structure //  Wednesday, May 17th 12:15-12:45pm How should I organize my ideas in a paragraph?   
Reflective Writing //  Wednesday, May 24th 12:15-12:45pm What does it mean to reflect? How can I write about what I’ve learned? 
Summarizing //  Wednesday, May 31st 12:15-12:45pm How can I reduce a text to only the main idea? 
Paraphrasing //  Wednesday, June 7th 12:15-12:45pm How do I use other writers’ ideas in my writing?   
APA Citations and Formatting //  Wednesday, June 14th 12:15-12:45pm What is APA citation style? Where can I find information to use APA accurately?    

Questions? Contact writing@rrc.ca  Click here for more information on the ASC website.  

Tech Manitoba – Career Connections Hiring Event

April 18, 2023

Virtual hiring event – May 4, 12-3PM

  • Career Connections, brought to you by Tech Manitoba, connects industry to virtually meet with newcomers to Manitoba who have mid-level tech skills AND experience and are interested in exploring employment opportunities in the Manitoba tech sector.
  • By providing a space for connection and engagement, Career Connections aims to:
    • Give employers access to newcomers with tech experience, helping to secure talent and strengthen their workforce.
    • Showcase industry and promote Manitoba as a desirable place to work.
    • Help skilled tech newcomers network with industry, providing a forum where attendees can access insider information as to what employers are looking for.

How it works:
• Newcomers with a technology background and several years of experience can sign up to
save an attendee spot. Registration now open and closes end of day April 26th.
• Companies get to know job seekers before the conference by searching the attendee
directory (job-seeker profile forms)
• At Career Connections event, tech companies showcase their workplace and current job
opportunities at a pitch session.
• Job seekers will hear the company pitches.
• Following the workplace pitches, company representatives move into breakout tables and
meet the jobseekers, ‘face-to-face’ for informal speed-dating styled conversations.

Confirmed list of companies attending:
• Clear Concepts
• Wawanesa Insurance
• People First
• Construction Clock
• Westman Communications
• Online Business Systems
• AGDATA
• Polard Banknote Limited
• Paradigm Consulting Group
• Priceline
• SkipTheDishes

Interested? If you have a technology background with work experience and wish to network with the
participating companies who may be hiring now or in the near future, register by April 26th.
Once registered, a representative from Tech Manitoba will contact you with all the details, login information, etc.

REGISTER HERE by creating your profile!

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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