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Free Tickets to the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra

September 8, 2022

The Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra (WSO) will be hosting a free community celebration concert on Saturday, October 1st at 7:30PM at the Centennial Concert Hall (555 Main Street).

Everyone is welcome to attend this free concert but tickets are required.

Click here to get your free tickets.

Click here for more information.

BMO’s Back to Campus Tour

September 8, 2022


BMO will be hosting various online events where you can have a chance to learn more about them, see what positions they are hiring for, network and more. BMO’s Back to Campus Tour includes discovery sessions, career activities and meet-and-greets to help students uncover how they can apply all that they have learned at school into a meaningful career path!

Discover BMO Sessions
Students can join this session to understand where the next stop in their career journey could be with BMO: Technology & Operations, Corporate Areas, Commercial Banking, Personal & Business Banking, and Wealth Management.

Thursday, September 15, 2022 , 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM

Click here to register: https://jobs.bmo.com/ca/en/event/62fe7d07fba1ce77b068101c/Fall-2022-Back-to-Campus-Tour-Central-Enterprise-Virtual-Session 

Ask Us Anything Recruiter Sessions
Ask Us Anything” presentations are a perfect opportunity for students to meet campus recruiters and ask questions about working for BMO, the student experience, the recruitment process, and timelines.

October 12, 11:00 PM – 12:00 PM – REGISTER HERE
October 25, 2:00 PM- 3:00 PM – REGISTER HERE
November 15, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM – REGISTER HERE
November 24, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM – REGISTER HERE
December 7, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM – REGISTER HERE

If you have any questions about these events, please contact Career Services at careerservices@rrc.ca
 
If you would like preparation assistance for these events please contact Jillian Hoogland at jhoogland@rrc.ca or Chris Reeve at creeve@rrc.ca

Upcoming Webinars

August 17, 2022

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

  • Webinar: Spotlight on SEED Winnipeg- August 18
  • Interview Skills Workshop- August 19 and 26
  • Spotlight on Qualification Recognition- CPA Manitoba- August 23

Free Employment and Settlement Events

August 17, 2022

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

  • Employment Services: Manitoba Food and Beverages – August 19
  • Settlement Services: Canadian culture, multiculturalism & indigenous traditions – August 19
  • Settlement Services: Police Services on Personal Safety- August 26

Register for a Campus Tour

August 17, 2022

Multiple tours are being offered over the next two weeks to new and current students at the Notre Dame Campus and Exchange District Campus. 

Follow the following step to register for a tour:

  1. Select your campus and preferred time and then click on a link below.
  2. Select a date in the calendar, then click on the time so it turns blue.
  3. Add your name and email address, and then click ‘book’.

A confirmation of the date, time, and location as well as visitor parking will be provided to you once you register. 

Notre Dame Campus Tours – All tours will start in front of the Campus Store.

August 15 – 19

August 22 – 26

Exchange District Campus Tours – All tours will start in front of the Student Service Centre.

August 15 – 19

August 22 – 26

If you have any questions, please contact Stacey Thorarinson at stthorarinson@rrc.ca . 

Meet, Learn and Connect at Red River Ready

August 11, 2022

All students are invited to attend Red River Ready. This event provides a variety of sessions to help you prepare for success on your academic journey at RRC Polytech.

The Red River Ready orientation sessions are taking place on August 23 at the Notre Dame Campus and August 24 at the Exchange District Campus.

Come meet other students as you learn about the services and supports that will help you make the most of your time at the College, such as:

  • Student Association
  • Student Service Centre
  • Library Services and Academic Success Centre
  • Indigenous Student Support
  • Student Support Services
  • Career Services
  • Campus Well-Being
  • Accessibility Services and Counselling Services
  • Safety and Health and Security Services
  • Financial Aid, RPL, Academic and Program advising 
  • Ancillary services (Parking, Campus Store)
  • and more!

Click here to see more information about the event and to register.

Free Event: Monarch Butterfly Festival

July 14, 2022

Join Winnipeggers as they celebrate the 14th annual Monarch Butterfly Festival at the Living Prairie Museum (located at 2795 Ness Avenue).

Enjoy crafts, exhibit booths, live butterflies, guided hikes, and milkweed (the Monarch’s favourite food) giveaways while quantities last!

Tips for Attendance

  • Pack some water and snacks.
  • Be prepared to be outside for most of your visit!
  • Refer to onsite schedule and maps for activity locations.
  • Guided hikes each day, starting at 10:30am, 12:00pm, and 1:15pm.
  • Donation incentives (butterfly wrist bands) will be cash only.
  • Free on-street parking is available.

Date & Time: July 16 – 17, 2022 | 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Venue: Living Prairie Museum, 2795 Ness Avenue

Click here for more information.

Accessing Funding for Education and Training

July 7, 2022

Are you a permanent resident?

Are you planning to go to college or university?

If you answered yes to these questions, you might be interested in learning about funding opportunities available to help you to pay for your education and training.

Contact your Student Integration Coordinators, Lauren Joyce (ljoyce@rrc.ca) or Jillian Hoogland (jhoogland@rrc.ca) for more information.

Canadian Immigrant Fair

July 7, 2022

This free, one-stop event connects newcomers with information and inspiration on the three pillars of immigrant success: Careers, Education and Settlement. The fair provides information for immigrants who need help as they look for jobs, go back to school and settle in their new home. Students can connect with employers, recruiters, immigrant service providers, educational institutions, and government services that can support them on their journey.

  • Date: July 8, 2022
  • Time: 10:00am – 3:00pm
  • Location: Radisson Hotel, 288 Portage Avenue
  • Cost: FREE!

For event and registration information, please see the Canadian Immigrant Fair website.

Manitoba Start Career Fair

July 7, 2022

Are you looking for a job?

Manitoba Start is hosting a career fair on July 14th. Bring your resume if you have one.

Date and Time

  • Thu, 14 July 2022
  • 1:30 PM – 4:00 PM

Location

  • Manitoba Start
  • 271 Portage Ave.

Click here for more information.

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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