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Newcomer Hiring Event

Posted: March 1, 2023

Together with several community partners, the Manitoba government is hosting an in-person, targeted hiring event to connect employers with newcomers who are actively looking for work.

Newcomer Hiring Event
Tuesday, March 7th, 2023 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
RBC Convention Centre (375 York Ave)

Job Seekers must complete both steps below to register:
STEP 1: Register for the Newcomer Hiring Event using the Newcomer Hiring Event – Job Seeker Registration Page
STEP 2: Create a profile on the Newcomer Employment HUB and apply for postings on that portal.

For assistance in registering, LTC students can:

Contact a Student Integration Coordinator Jillian Hoogland (jhoogland@rrc.ca) in Winnipeg and Christy Epp (cdepp@rrc.ca) in the regions.

OR

Attend one of LTC’s Learning Labs
Winnipeg Times and Locations: Tuesdays – 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. in room E471 at EDC Wednesdays – 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. in room P204 at EDC Thursdays – 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. in room E344 at EDC
Steinbach Times and Locations: Mondays – 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. in room 16 at Grace Mennonite Church Fridays – 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. in room 16 at Grace Mennonite Church

Please contact Jillian (jhoogland@rrc.ca) if you have any questions.

Free Activity: LTC Night at the Manitoba Museum

Posted: March 1, 2023

LTC students, staff, friends and family are invited to enjoy an evening of learning, exploration and fun at the Manitoba Museum.

The museum has partnered with the LTC to generously offer free admission to our students and their families on March 2nd (5:30pm-8:30pm).

Thursday, March 2nd (5:30pm-8:30pm)
The Manitoba Museum (190 Rupert Avenue)

Free Admission to Canadian Museum for Human Rights

Posted: February 22, 2023

Enjoy free admission to the Canadian Museum for Human Rights every Friday from 5:00PM to 9:00PM.

Click here for more information.

Free Event at The Forks: Night Light

Posted: February 15, 2023

Check out Night Light – Sunday, February 19 from 6PM-7:30PM. With 7PM Light Show!

Light yourself, your friends, your family, and join us for this one-time-only event. Join for a skate, ski, walk, or bike on the Nestaweya River Trail, presented by The Winnipeg Foundation.

SKI
- Host: by Winnipeg Trails
- Location: Nestaweya River Trail at HUGO DOCKS
- Time: 6:15PM departure
WALK
- Host: Susan Ainley
- Location: Nestaweya River Trail at LEGISLATIVE ACCESS POINT
- Time: 6:30PM departure
BIKE
- Host: Kendrick’s Outdoor Adventures
- Location: Nestaweya River Trail at CHURCHILL DRIVE
- Time: 6:30PM departure
FREE LIGHT SHOW
- Location: The Forks Historic Port – on the Nestaweya River Trail
- Time: 7:00PM

Click here for more information.

Snow Me the Money! Enter RRC Polytech’s Snowbuilding Contest

Posted: February 8, 2023

You’re invited to team up with your classmates to create an epic snow sculpture at NDC next week, for a chance to win cash and prizes in RRC Polytech’s Snowbuilding Contest.

Our goal is to create a welcoming “snow village” along Route 90 in front of the Jan den Oudsten Vehicle Technology and Research Centre (VTRC) and near the main entrance off Notre Dame Avenue.

Teams from EDC are encouraged to come to NDC to make use of provided space and snow.

The winning team at NDC will split $1000 and the runners-up will be awarded $500. Regardless of your campus, you are invited to participate. Eight more prizes of $250 will be won by participating teams selected at random. If you register and submit an entry your team will be entered in the draw so everyone has a chance to cash in – Snow Me the Money!

Deadline to register is Friday, February 10th at noon.

Snow building for the contest can take place at assigned locations any time between February 13 at 8:00am and February 16 at 12:00pm.

You must register properly to be eligible to win prizes. Assemble your team, collect each member’s email address and decide on a team name. Elect a team captain who will formally register your group.

Click here to register your team.

Click here for more information.

Welcome to Canada: Online Job Fair

Posted: February 1, 2023

When: February 8th, 11:00AM-3:00PM

Click here to register.

LTC Student Support Services Prize Draw

Posted: January 29, 2023

Click here for a chance to win tickets to the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra’s production of ‘Breakin’ Classical’ featuring FLY Dance Company.

The show takes place on Sunday, February 12th, at 2:00pm.

Winners will be contacted by email.

Join the Intercultural Partnership Program – Apply Today!

Posted: January 26, 2023

Do you have a genuine interest and curiosity to learn about other cultures?
Are you excited to share your own culture with others and willing to have insightful conversations about life experiences and perspectives?
Do you enjoy being able to explore all that Winnipeg has to offer?

The Intercultural Partnership Program is looking for individuals just like you to take part in a cross-cultural volunteer experience this term. The program is a fun experience and truly makes a difference in the lives of local and global partners.

This partnership program matches Global Partners (immigrant or international students) with Local Partners (anyone with 1+ years in Canada) for a fun and rewarding intercultural experience!

It’s a fun way to explore Winnipeg, make new friends, get involved in campus life, and develop valuable intercultural communication skills. Free tickets to events and activities are part of this program.

The volunteer commitment is a total of 10 hours of time from February to March. Your commitment includes a 1-hour orientation meeting, 7 hours of partner meeting time, and the completion of a final survey. Once you finish, you will receive a Certificate of Participation as well as a reference letter upon request.

Two $1,000 Awards available for partnerships that embrace the spirit of Partnership!

Visit our website: https://www.rrc.ca/diversity/partnerships-awards/partnership/.

Deadline for winter applications is Friday, January 27th.

For more information, please contact Lauren Dominici, Partnership Program Coordinator at 204.632.2317 or ldominci@rrc.ca.

Beware of Frauds and Scams

Posted: January 26, 2023

If you think that you have been a victim of a fraud or scam and need help to report it, contact your Student Integration Coordinator:

Jillian (jhoogland@rrc.ca) for students in Winnipeg
Christy (cdepp@rrc.ca) for students outside of Winnipeg

You’re Invited to the Celebration of Culture Party!

Posted: January 18, 2023

Please join us for the annual Celebration of Culture Party!

As part of RRC Polytech’s commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion, this event will highlight and celebrate the diversity of cultures represented within our community. Everyone is welcome to share their culture, including dressing in traditional attire. There will be cultural performances, children’s activities, a dance party, and food and light refreshments.

Parking is free for the event.

When: Friday, January 27, 2023
Time: 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Where: Voyageur Dining Room at the Notre Dame Campus

This is a College-wide event—everyone is welcome!

Registration is required online by January 20.

Click here to register.

If you have any questions, please email iesupport@rrc.ca.

Centre for Newcomer Integration

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