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Government of Manitoba Career Fair: Mar 7

The Manitoba government is one of the largest employers in Manitoba, offering a broad range of job opportunities across the province. At this Career Fair, students can learn about jobs in the areas of administration, education, finance, engineering, social services, justice and enforcement, to name a few. Date: March 7th, 2024 Time: 9:00 AM to 8:30 PM Location: Viscount Gort…

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Campus Well Being – March Programs

Campus Well-Being’s March Program Calendar includes a wide range of free activities to support your wellness. While popular programs like fitness classes, yoga, paint nights, and intramural sports will continue, we have some special new March additions: Pop-Up Cat Café at EDC Nature Walk at Birds Hill Park (bus transportation provided) Make Your Own Fairy Garden Workshop Self Defense Classes…

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Do you need a Co-Op Work Permit?

International students who are undertaking any kind of field education (co-op work experience or internship) after April 30th, 2024, regardless of length and compensation, must have a valid co-op work permit.   The processing time on a co-op work permit application can be lengthy. You can follow the instructions here to prepare your application and submit it to IRCC online…

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International Women’s Day 2024

Campus Well-Being and the RRC Polytech Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) working group is hosting a panel of distinguished professionals who will address student mental health challenges and the achievements and contributions of women in the mental health field. You are invited to this engaging and insightful event in celebration of International Women’s Day on March 6th, 2024, from 11:30…

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SPORTS FOR ALL!

Join us for a lively game event as part of Inclusion Week, a collaboration between International Education and Campus Well-Being. It’s a fantastic opportunity to indulge in some sports, forge new connections, and explore well-being programs. We believe in the importance of sports and fitness for personal well-being. Gameplay will be kept to a lower intensity to intentionally include those…

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Inclusion Week: Pow Wow Teaching with Ray “Coco” Stevenson

If you have ever been to a Pow Wow, then you know the steady drum beat and vocals that accompany the various dances: jingle, fancy, shawl, traditional, and grass dance. Students are invited to join Ray “Coco” Stevenson for a Pow Wow Teaching as part of RRC Polytech’s Inclusion Week. Coco will provide an opportunity for attendees to learn about…

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Career Conversations through the RRC Polytech Café

The RRC Polytech Café is the College’s free online networking and mentorship platform that connects students and alumni through virtual ‘coffee chats’ and exclusive nation-wide events with career development experts. More than 3,500 current students and alumni members have already joined the Café. How does it work? Students and alumni fill out a profile with education, experience, and interest tags. This information…

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READ and WRITE – A Literacy Support Toolbar Now Available at RRC Polytech

Join Erica Ament, Assistive Technologist with RRC Polytech, to learn an exciting new software Read&Write available for all students at RRC Polytech to use. Read&Write is a free desktop or browser digital tool to help with support for reading, writing, note-taking, studying, comprehension, translation, and more! Learn how Read&Write reads digital text aloud, highlights information and collects your highlights, provides…

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International Student Health Insurance – Information Blog

RRC Polytech provides all international students with access to an affordable, comprehensive, and easy-to-use health plan. The International Emergency Health Insurance Plan is issued through Gallivan: Student Health and Wellness and is managed by the RRC Polytech Students’ Association. This plan offers benefits similar to Manitoba Health coverage. College-issued health insurance coverage is mandatory while you are enrolled in your…

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Study Permit Expiring Soon?

As an international student, you must hold a valid study permit while residing in Canada. Your co-op work experience is also an integral part of your academic study.   If you hold a valid study permit and it’s not covering your entire study time (including the co-op), you may extend it before it expires. You can follow the instructions here…

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