Immigrant Centre is offering several upcoming employment and settlement events. For more events, please check out their website event calendar.

Settlement Services: MPI Winter Road Safety Info Session - Nov 15
Settlement Service: CRA on Self-Employment & Tax Filing (Part 1) - Nov 22
Settlement Services: CRA Session on Self-Employment & Tax Filing (Part 2) - Nov 29
Citizenship Test Preparation Course - starting November 21

Manitoba Start is offering several webinars for eligible clients. For more details and the full events calendar, please visit their website.

Nov 8: Webinar Spotlight on Qualification Recognition – CPA Manitoba
Nov 9: Webinar Spotlight on SEED Winnipeg – Recognition Counts Program
Nov 14: Webinar Spotlight on Business: Tech Manitoba
Nov 15: WorkStart Information Session
Nov 17: Resume + ATS Workshop for International Students
Nov 17: Interview Skills Workshop for International Students

Thrive Week is a time to focus on the importance of balance and self-care in developing positive mental health that supports success in learning and working.

We invite you to take a moment to do something that gets you active, creative, connected or relaxed – whatever it is you need for balance. All events are free and open to students and staff.

For All Campuses, Students and Staff

Participate in one of our events offered virtually or in-person: Don Amero – Keynote presentation, Hip Hop Challenge, Self-Defense Demo, Therapy Dogs, Explore the Universe Planetarium show, Mini Golf, Indigenous Infused Yoga, Movie and Popcorn Lunch, Library Puzzles/Adult Colouring stations and a Birds Hill Provincial Park hike.

Click here for details and registration links.

Door prizes are available at most of our events – register and participate to win!

Hosted by Campus Well-Being and the Students’ Association. For questions or accessibility needs, please contact Kristi Dorian. 

The Language Training Centre and Career Services at RRC Polytechnic have many opportunities for students to participate in various activities taking place at RRC Polytechnic, both virtually and in-person. Click here to see the events taking place this month.

To learn more about Career and Workforce and Development Month, visit the Government of Manitoba website. Click here to see a full calendar of events.

All students who are looking for more information, support, or are even if they are just curious about what their future employment in Manitoba could look like, are encouraged to participate in this month’s events!

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. Mock Interviews 
   • A simulation of an actual job interview that gives someone the chance to practice what to say and do during an interview and receive feedback. 
   • For additional information on mock interviews, contact an LTC- Student Integration Coordinator, Jillian (jhoogland@rrc.ca) for Winnipeg students or Christy (cdepp@rrc.ca) for regional students. 
2. Soft Skills 
   • A set of personality characteristics that help employees to interact with others effectively in the workplace. Some examples of soft skills include: interpersonal (people) skills, communication skills, listening skills, time management, problem-solving, and leadership skills. They are often among the top skills employers seek in the candidates they hire because soft skills are important for all jobs. 
   • For additional information on soft skills, contact an LTC- Student Integration Coordinator, Jillian (jhoogland@rrc.ca) for Winnipeg students or Christy (cdepp@rrc.ca) for regional students.   
3. Manitoba Start 
   • An organization that connects businesses to the workforce and is the leading provider of career services for newcomers to the province. They help with employers’ recruitment needs by matching the unique skill sets of qualified, job-ready newcomers with employers’ specific job requirements. 
   • For additional information about Manitoba Start, click the following link: 
   • https://manitobastart.com/for-newcomers/career-services/
   • If you would like help to connect with Manitoba Start, contact an LTC- Student Integration Coordinator, Jillian (jhoogland@rrc.ca) for Winnipeg students or Christy (cdepp@rrc.ca) for regional students. 
4. Accountability/Ownership 
   • Willingness to accept responsibility for one’s own actions. 

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).

Good luck!

Get in front of hiring managers! Network and apply with Employer Exhibitors. Build meaningful rapports you need to advance your career in the direction that you want.

Learn about exciting new career options and obtain valuable information about how to earn the credentials and diplomas you need to get the job you want with our Training Exhibitors.

• Wednesday, November 1, 2023, 10 AM – 2 PM
• RBC Convention Centre
• Click here for more information.

Are you a tech professional with at least 2-5 years of work experience?

Check out this virtual job fair to learn more about opportunities in the tech sector.

Register here and create your profile.

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. Interview 
   • A meeting between a job applicant and an employer. It’s a chance for both the employer and applicant to gather information. An interview allows the candidate to learn more about a company / position and helps the employer to determine if a job candidate should be hired.  
   • Check out RRC Polytech Career Services interview preparation tips: https://www.rrc.ca/careerservices/students/employment-resources/interview-preparation/  
   • For additional information on interviews, contact an CNI- Student Integration Coordinator, Jillian (jhoogland@rrc.ca) for Winnipeg students or Christy (cdepp@rrc.ca) for regional students. 
2. Job Application Forms 
   • A form that employers sometimes ask applicants to fill out in order to learn about the applicant’s availability, contact information, education, and work history.  
3. Labor Market Information  
   • Data about employment, which may include information about location, earnings, supply and demand, demographics, etc.  
   • For more information, click on the following link: https://www.jobbank.gc.ca/trend-analysis  
4. 54
   • The number of countries represented in RRC Polytech’s student body. 

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 is again hosting annual flu clinics for College staff and students starting in November.  Clinics will run as follows:

• November 1, 2 and 8 – Notre Dame Campus, register here.
• November 9 – Stevenson Aviation, register here.
• November 14 – Roblin Centre, register here.
• November 15 – PGI, register here.

All clinics require pre-booked appointments (with limited ability to accommodate walk-in appointments).  For questions, and/or problems booking appointments, please contact Health Services at healthservices@rrc.ca or by phone at 204-632-2238.

Are you looking for a fun, free, kid-friendly (not scary) activity to celebrate Halloween? If so, consider registering for this family Halloween hike!

Where: Chickadee Trail in Birds Hill Provincial Park

When: Saturday, October 28th, from 11AM-3PM

Cost: FREE!

Click here for more information and to reserve your free tickets.