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Pork Processing student Darian Roulette inside WINTER 2019 the meat processing centre in Sandy Bay. ALUMNI IN ACCTION SUCCESS IN SANDY BAY FIRST NATION PAGES 2-3 » 2019 Graduate stats » New scholarship for every Manitoba high school Assiniboine Pork Processing Program instructor Adrienne Mousseau demonstrates correct handling techniques. LEARNERS BECOME TEACHERS IN SANDY BAY FIRST NATION Inside of three years, more than 100 individuals have graduated from Assiniboine Community College’s Pork Processing program in Sandy Bay Ojibway First Nation. The unique partnership between Sandy Bay and Assiniboine has even seen some graduates return to the program as faculty members. The intensive 12-week program covers essential skills, safety “One of the intentions of this program was to encourage and pork processing knowledge. Graduates are recognized women to become more involved in the trades industry,” with a Pork Processing certificate, and prepared to work with said Chief Lance Roulette of Sandy Bay First Nation. “It has food processing organizations. One major employer, Hylife had a large positive impact on the community; students are Foods, operates a pork processing plant in Neepawa an hour attaining success and finding jobs.” away from the community. Many graduates have gone on to work at Hylife, which has prompted the company to provide Some students have been so successful that they’ve come a shuttle service to and from Sandy Bay for employees. full circle and are now faculty members within the program. Adrienne Mousseau was a graduate from the program’s Delivering the program in Sandy Bay has allowed first cohort of students. A top student, Mousseau has since Assiniboine to provide customized training for students who returned to the program as an instructor. Alongside assistant previously may not have been able to access this program instructor Willie Spencer, another graduate of the program, due to financial or geographical obstacles. the two have just celebrated their first cohort of students graduates this past fall. Funding for the program facilities in Sandy Bay was provided in large part by Service Canada in relation to their Women in There has been an incredible evolution of the program in Trade funding opportunities. such a short time, with two community members now at the heart of delivering the program to others. 2 Alumni in ACCtion Winter 2019 “It’s a really rewarding job, it’s something I didn’t think I’d Building upon the success of the Pork Processing program ever be able to do,” said Adrienne. “I can give back to the in Sandy Bay, Assiniboine has recently constructed a $1.4 community, and it gives me a sense of accomplishment.” million Food Processing Centre at its Victoria Avenue East campus in Brandon. That project was generously supported For Adrienne, seeing graduates succeed in both large and with a combined $1.165 million from the Government of small companies across Manitoba is rewarding. She sees the Canada, Province of Manitoba, Maple Leaf Foods, HyLife value the program had in her own life and how it impacted Foods, Manitoba Pork, UFCW Local 832, and the Brandon her future. Hog and Livestock Show. “I’m grateful that I have this job, otherwise who knows where Currently underway in the facility is a new 11-month I would be,” she added. certificate program in Food Processing – Animal Proteins. Students in the program are prepared for front-line careers “We always strive to have local students provide training in food processing by learning about nutrition, safety, tools, to our membership where possible because it allows the cutting, curing, and smoking various types of animal proteins trust to be at the forefront, and Adrienne is one of those including poultry, beef, pork, goat and lamb. successful students,” said Chief Roulette. “It’s a really rewarding job, it’s The number of participants has grown with each graduating cohort. The 2019 graduating class included students from something that I didn’t think I’d ever be multiple First Nation communities—a first for the program. able to do,” said Adrienne. “I can give “The program has also expanded out to where we’re [Sandy back to the community, and it gives me Bay] providing services to other First Nations, such as Long a sense of accomplishment.” Plain, Ebb and Flow, as well as expressions of interest from other First Nation reserves,” said Chief Roulette. Winter 2019 Alumni in ACCtion 3 EXPANDING PERSPECTIVES INDIGENOUS EDUCATION WEEK AT ASSINIBOINE OFFERS TIME FOR CELEBRATION, LEARNING AND REFLECTION Assiniboine celebrated its inaugural Indigenous Education Week this fall from September 30 to October 4 across campuses. Assiniboine was proud to introduce “This was a really beneficial week for Each day of the week focused around and Indigenous Education week this fall, Indigenous students as they shared their a specific theme, including Every Child from September 30 to October 4, culture with fellow students, while also Matters, Indigenous Languages, Indigenous across campuses. providing the opportunity to educate many Worldviews, and Reconciliation. Friday, Assiniboine students on the Indigenous October 4 was recognized as the National “The week centres around recognizing cultures in Canada,” he added. Day of Action for Missing and Murdered and celebrating Indigenous cultures and Indigenous Women and Girls, with both a perspectives, while offering a time for Additionally, Desjarlais and his team student-led and a faculty-led presentation reflection,” said Kris Desjarlais, Director of focused their efforts on helping others to the college community. Indigenous Education at Assiniboine. “In in the college community to learn more doing so, we also aim to educate staff, about the holistic model of healing and “It was a fantastic week educating students, and the public on Indigenous wellness; offered time and space to reflect Assiniboine students about Indigenous history, while providing a venue for on reconciliation; and promoted education, culture and history in Manitoba. A highlight compelling visions of the future.” business and employment opportunities for was integrating cultural experiences into the Indigenous graduates. classrooms.” said Desjarlais. 4 Alumni in ACCtion Winter 2019 LARGE MAJORITY OF ASSINIBOINE GRADS HAVE JOBS, STAY IN MANITOBA π Annual graduate satisfaction & employment survey demonstrates opportunities for grads π π π π π The overwhelming majority of recent interprovincial migratory losses in Manitoba issue for small businesses is attracting Assiniboine Community College graduates for the past three decades, so it’s good news and retaining employees. We recognize are living and working in Manitoba, to see that 88 per cent of recent Assiniboine Assiniboine has an important role to play according to the college’s annual graduate graduates remain and work in the province meeting employer needs with skilled satisfaction & employment survey results, following their studies.” graduates who are ready to work.” which were released today. 2Frison01 pointed to the college’s9 stated goal The average recent Assiniboine graduate The 2019 survey shows that 91 per cent of GRADUATEof graduating 2,028 graduates by 2028 makes an annual salary of nearly $46,000. graduates have jobs within nine months of to help address Manitoba’s lagging post- About 9 out of 10 would recommend graduation, more than three-quarters of SATISFACTIONsecondary attainment rates. This past Assiniboine to a friend or family member. which are permanent. 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