If you attended the Pathways to Success event on Tuesday, April 24th, please take a few minutes to answer the following survey.
 
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Don’t forget to turn your clocks back one hour on Sunday, November 5th, at 2:00am.

The Clothing Giveaway is an event that was founded several years ago by Language Training Centre instructor, Maria Pol, and her students. The purpose of the Giveaway is to provide LTC students with an opportunity to obtain gently-used clothing that is appropriate for volunteer placements, job interviews and everyday use. 
The dates for the 2017 Clothing Giveaway are Wednesday, November 8, Thursday, November 9 and Friday, November 10.
The clothing will be set up near the elevators on the fourth floor. Students are all welcome to take what they need. Everything is FREE!
Donations of clothing are always welcome. Please contact Lauren Joyce or Jillian Hoogland if you have something you would like to donate. 

Wishing all students a Happy Thanksgiving weekend. Don’t forget that the Language Training Centre will be closed on Monday, October 9, 2017.
Thanksgiving in Canada:
Thanksgiving is a holiday on the second Monday of October. The annual holiday is an opportunity to give thanks and celebrate the close of the harvest (farming) season.  In Canada, friends and families gather for a traditional Thanksgiving dinner at this time of year which can include turkey, mashed potatoes, pumpkin pie, etc.
Enjoy your weekend and surround yourself with good food and friends!

Diversity and Intercultural Services is looking for volunteers to help out at the Annual Welcome Party for Immigrant and International Students. Volunteers will work in pairs and will be responsible for handing out beverages at the drink station. Shifts will be short, so volunteers will have a lot of time to enjoy the party either before or after their shift.

Details:

• Where: Red River College, Notre Dame Campus (2055 Notre Dame Avenue)
• When: Friday, October 20th
  • There are three volunteer shifts available: 5:30pm-7:00pm, 7:00pm-8:00pm and 8:00-9:15pm.

If you are interested in participating, please contact Jillian Hoogland at jhoogland@rrc.ca or come to room 419.

Are you looking for a job? The Korea Times and The Diversity Times will be hosting a job fair at Grant Park Shopping Centre on Saturday, October 28th, from noon to 4:00PM.
Get your résumés ready and be prepared to meet many local employers.
Where: Grant Park Shopping Centre (1120 Grant Avenue)
When: Saturday, October 28th, from noon to 4:00pm
 
 

If you love live music, you’re in luck! May is all about great music and Language Training Centre students have the opportunity to see some of the best local music that Winnipeg has to offer.

The Manitoba Opera: Werther

• An opera about a young poet, Werther, who falls in love with the beautiful Charlotte, a woman who has promised to marry another man.

When: Tuesday, May 2nd, 7:00PM
Where: Centennial Concert Hal, 555 Main Street
 

The Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra with local singers: Manitoba, mon amour (Manitoba, My Love)

• A special concert celebrating Franco-Manitoban music and culture. Ten rising Franco-Manitoban stars will take the stage with the full Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra.

When: Saturday, May 6th, 8:00PM
Where: Centennial Concert Hal, 555 Main Street
 
If you would like a ticket to see one of these shows, please contact your Student Integration Coordinator, Jillian Hoogland (jhoogland@rrc.ca). In the email, please provide the following information:

• Full name
• Student Number
• Program (Permanent Resident or International Student)
• Which show are you interested in attending?

There is a limited number of tickets available. Tickets will be distributed on a first-come first- served basis. This opportunity is for Language Training Centre students only.

International students and their families may be vulnerable to various types of fraud. While some scams are easy to recognize, many can be more difficult. Check out the scams and fraud section of this College Success Resource for more information about how to recognize and protect yourself from fraud.

• Check out this video outlining different types of fraud you may encounter as a student and how to avoid being a victim.
• If you encounter something that seems too good (or too bad) to be true, get help. Contact Red River College Security Services, or talk to your Student Integration Coordinator for more information.

In February, the Language Training Centre launched a new program to help meet the needs of refugees in Manitoba. The Pathway Program to Construction Skills is now in full swing, with 20 students eagerly learning beginner level English and construction-related communication skills. As part of the program, the students will gradually learn more technical skills and finally be able to practise their skills through work experience in the construction industry.
The program just started but it’s already well known in Winnipeg. On March 7, the class was visited by RRC’s President and CEO, Paul Vogt, along with several representatives from the media. Watch the news and read newspapers in the next few days and you will probably hear all about the Construction Skills class!
In the meantime, click here now to read the post on RRC’s RED Blog.