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.

From the comfort of your own kitchen, Abby Legaspi leads at-home chefs through the step-by-step recipe. Cozy up with good food and lots of fun!

This session, we will be making Harvest Soup with Croutons.

NOTE: The first 20 RRC Polytech students may request an ingredient kit to pick up from NDC or EDC. You will receive email confirmation. Student supply kits are limited, so register early.

Thursday, October 26, 2023: 6pm to 8pm – Virtual – REGISTER

**LINK and Recipe: Will be emailed separately to registrants closer to the event.

• Wednesday, October 18, 2023
• 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
• Location: Online

Join this session to learn about Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and the ways prior learning is recognized at Red River College Polytechnic. A review of the RPL process, timelines, requirements to participate and RPL fees are some of the topics that will be explored. Individuals will have the opportunity to ask questions at the end of the presentation.

Students can email Manpreet (mkgrewal@rrc.ca) to register.

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. Cover Letter 
   • A letter that is often submitted with a resumé to show someone’s interest in a position and why they are the best candidate for the position. 
   • Check out RRC Polytech Career Services cover letter tips: https://www.rrc.ca/careerservices/students/employment-resources/cover-letter-writing/  
   • For additional information on cover letters, contact an LTC- Student Integration Coordinator, Jillian (jhoogland@rrc.ca) for Winnipeg students or Christy (cdepp@rrc.ca) for regional students. 
2. LinkedIn 
   • A social networking website designed for professionals to share work-related information. It allows job seekers to post their resumes and employers to post jobs.  LinkedIn is a great way to build your network. 
   • For additional information on LinkedIn, click the following link: https://www.linkedin.com/  
3. Job/Career Fair 
   • An event where employers give information about their companies to people who are looking for jobs. 
4. Career Cruising 
   • A program that helps people to explore career and college options and develop a career plan.  
   • To try out Career Cruising, click on the following link:  https://public.careercruising.com/en/  
   • Username: RRC / Password: LTC   
   • If you need help to use Career Cruising, contact an LTC- Student Integration Coordinator, Jillian (jhoogland@rrc.ca) for Winnipeg students or Christy (cdepp@rrc.ca) for regional students. 

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!

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. Resumé
   • A resumé is a document that has information about a person’s qualifications for a specific position. It includes information about work history, education, and job-related skills. It is often needed when applying for a job. 
   • Check out RRC Polytech Career Services resumé tips: https://www.rrc.ca/careerservices/students/employment-resources/resume-development/  
   • For additional information on resumés, contact an LTC- Student Integration Coordinator. Jillian (jhoogland@rrc.ca) for Winnipeg students or Christy (cdepp@rrc.ca) for regional students. 
2. References
   • People such as an employer, manager or instructor who can be contacted by an employer to discuss someone’s work ethic and character, or whether they think the person is suitable for the position that is being applied for.  
3. Associations and Memberships 
   • Joining associations / becoming members of different groups is a great way to network with like-minded people working towards a shared purpose. 
4. Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)  
   • A process that identifies, documents, assesses, and recognizes formal study, and informal learning gained through work and life experience. 
   • For more information on RPL, click on the following link:  https://www.rrc.ca/advising/rpl/  
   • To make an appointment with the CNI RPL advisor, click on the following link:  https://www.rrc.ca/advising/rpl/contact/  

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).

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. Immigrant Centre 
   • The Immigrant Centre provides newcomers with free programs and services including settlement, employment, language, nutrition training, and verification of translations. 
   • For more information, click on the following link:  https://www.icmanitoba.com/  
   • If you need help to connect with the Immigrant Centre, contact an LTC- Student Integration Coordinator, Jillian (jhoogland@rrc.ca) for Winnipeg students or Christy (cdepp@rrc.ca) for regional students. 
2. RRC Polytech Student Accessibility Services 
   • Provide persons with documented disabilities fair and equal access to educational programs, services, and facilities.  
   • These services are available to students with all types of permanent and temporary disabilities including physical, sensory, neurological and learning disabilities as well as persons with medical conditions or mental health disabilities. 
   • For more information on Student Accessibility Services, click on the following link:  https://www.rrc.ca/accessibility/  
   • If you would like to request support from Student Accessibility Services, click on the following link:  https://hub.rrc.ca/Forms/Start/AccessibilityRequest  
3. Culture 
   • All the ways of life including arts, beliefs, and institutions, that are passed down from generation to generation. It creates a sense of security and safety for individuals as it gives them a united and unified sense of belonging. 
4. Communication 
   • Good communication isn’t only about how we talk to others; it involves active listening and the ability to intentionally observe others as well. 

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!

All students, staff and faculty are invited to participate in RRC Polytech’s fifth annual Truth and Reconciliation Week, September 25 to October 6, 2023. 

Through in-person events and self-guided learning offered by departments across the College, you’ll deepen your knowledge and understanding of Canada’s true history, Indigenous cultures, and spark conversations and take action towards Truth and Reconciliation. 

This year’s event has been expanded to two weeks to enhance the opportunities for the College community to participate and includes sessions featuring special guests. 

Click here for a full list of events.

India has a rich cultural heritage including a wide range of dance forms. There are many mudras – graceful hand gestures which are significant from Yogic viewpoint too.

Dr. Nandita Selvanathan who was born and brought up in Varanasi, India – a city which saw Indian dance thrive, leads participants through the visual treats of graceful dance postures and shares information about the folk and classical dance forms originating in India. Participants will also learn and try a few Mudras (hand postures).

REGISTER – Exchange District Campus: Tuesday, Oct 3, 4:30pm to 6:30pm, P107, The Roblin Centre, Exchange District Campus

REGISTER – In-Person or Virtual – Notre Dame Campus: Tuesday, Oct 10, 2023 – 4:30 to 6:30pm, Connected Classroom in EMP, near the North Gym.