RRC Polytech celebrates students completing exclusive micro-credential training for support workers in homeless and family violence shelters across Manitoba
For immediate release: August 22, 2024
Winnipeg, Manitoba on Treaty No. 1 Territory and the National Homeland of the Red River Métis – On August 22, 2024, RRC Polytech is hosting a special celebration to recognize the latest cohort of students to earn a Shelter Support Worker micro-credential.
RRC Polytech’s Shelter Support Worker micro-credential program was designed with industry partners to address skill gaps, meet community needs, and improve staffing levels and delivery service in homeless and family violence shelters across the province.
The Shelter Support Worker micro-credential program is the first of its kind in Manitoba, and the result of a collaborative effort between the Manitoba Association of Women’s Shelters (MAWS) and RRC Polytech. It is supported by Women and Gender Equity Manitoba (WAGE).
The Honourable Nahanni Fontaine, Minister of Families and Minister responsible for Women and Gender Equity Manitoba will be among the speakers during the podium presentations and photo-op. Light refreshments will be served.
Date:
Thursday, August 22, 2024
Time:
1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Location:
Manitou a bi Bii daziigae
319 Elgin Avenue
Roundhouse Auditorium
RRC Polytech Exchange District Campus
Agenda:
Podium Presentation/Student Testimonials/Photo-op
Speakers:
- The Honourable Nahanni Fontaine, Minister of Families and Minister responsible for Women and Gender Equity Manitoba
- Jill Latschislaw, Director, Business Development, Corporate Solutions, Indigenous Strategy, Research and Business Development, RRC Polytech
- Tsungai (Sue) Muvingi, Associate Provincial Coordinator, Manitoba Association of Women’s Shelters (MAWS)
- Nadine Smith, Acting Executive Director, Women and Gender Equity Manitoba
- Nadine Powell, Instructor, RRC Polytech
- Abhijot Kaur Chohan, Student
- Adigun Ifeoluwa, Student
- Lindsay Monkman, Student