Table of Contents Welcome to Red River College’s 2018 WHY RED RIVER COLLEGE? // 1 // INTEREST AREAS Viewbook, designed to provide you with an HELPING YOU SUCCEED // 2 // overview of our full-time programs. We’ve ACADEMIC PREPARATION AND CAMPUSES // 4 // ESSENTIAL SKILLS // 16 // included a brief description of each program CAMPUS LIFE // 6 // BUSINESS // 17 // and its related costs. The information in this Viewbook is for the 2018/19 academic year, DIVERSITY AT RRC // 8 // COMMUNITY SERVICES // 19 // COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SYSTEMS however it is designed to help you look ahead INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION // 9 // TECHNOLOGY // 21 // to your future post-secondary education. We INDIGENOUS SUPPORT SERVICES // 10 // strongly encourage you to visit the College CREATIVE ARTS // 22 // APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAMS // 12 // website at rrc.ca for admission requirements EDUCATION // 24 // and additional updated information. You may APPLY TODAY // 13 // ENGINEERING AND CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY // 26 // also contact one of the College’s Student CONTINUING EDUCATION // 14 // Service Centres or an academic advisor. HEALTH SCIENCES // 28 // RED RIVER COLLEGE REBELS // 15 // HOSPITALITY // 31 // INDIGENOUS EDUCATION // 32 // DECLARATION OF WAIVER SKILLED TRADES // 33 // The information in this brochure is accurate as of September 2017. The College does its best to update program information regularly so that applicants are not inconvenienced; however, changes do occur on occasion. Therefore, after September 2017, the College reserves the right to modify or cancel any program, process or procedure without notice or prejudice. For the most up-to- date and complete admission requirement information, please refer to our website at rrc.ca RRC VIEWBOOK | 1 HANDS-ON LEARNING STATE-OF-THE-ART TECHNOLOGY OUR GRADS GET HIRED Our students don’t sit in lecture theatres You’ll use the same equipment and Our programs respond to industry needs, all day. From skilled trades and research technology found in industry, giving you and many of our students receive job labs to the frontlines of industry, our a competitive edge before you enter the offers before they even graduate. Our practicum-based programming gives you workforce. most recent survey of grads showed that the chance to learn though experience. of those looking for work, 93% found WORK EXPERIENCE employment. SMALL CLASSES, HELPFUL SUPPORTS Our programs offer experiential We want everyone to have the same learning through industry placements, INCLUSIVE ENVIRONMENT chance at success. Our smaller classes apprenticeships and even paid work terms. We’re committed to a culture of equity, give instructors more time with their diversity and inclusion across campuses, students, and we provide tutoring and QUICK ACCESS TO THE WORKFORCE and to providing a supportive, accessible counselling to those who need extra help. Most of our programs take two years or and safe environment for all. less to complete, allowing you to get a head start on your career. 2 | RRC VIEWBOOK STUDENT SERVICE CENTRES From before you even enrol right through to graduation, Located at the Notre Dame and Exchange District Campuses, we provide valuable support services to help you make RRC’s Student Service Centres are your first point of contact when making appointments with academic advisors, paying the most of your time here. tuition, or picking up student cards and parking information. 204.632.2327 rrc.ca/studentservicecentres RRC VIEWBOOK | 3 CAREER EXPLORATION STUDENT SUCCESS WEBSITE STUDENT AID Whether you’ve just started planning Access this online resource for tips and Visit the Manitoba Student Aid website to your future, or you’re changing jobs or info on study skills, time management, apply for federal and provincial loans, or advancing in your career, you’ll find the and more. Bookmark the page and check to learn about non-repayable grants and tools you need to make the decision that’s back regularly; learn how to stay on track bursaries. (It’s a good idea to apply well in best for you. and achieve success! advance of your program start date!) rrc.ca/careerexploration rrc.ca/success For more information on financial ACADEMIC ADVISORS COUNSELLING AND ACCESSIBILITY assistance at RRC, visit one of our Student Academic Advisors can provide you with SERVICES Service Centres or call 204.632.2327. information about full-time programs, help Your well-being is integral to academic manitobastudentaid.ca you to understand admission requirements, success. Our counsellors can help you [email protected] assist you in selecting a program to meet manage stress and anxiety, overcome TUTORING your goals, and connect you with helpful academic and financial hurdles, or deal Need extra help? Our Academic Success people, resources and support. with depression and other personal issues. Centre provides tutoring in small group rrc.ca/advising If you have a diagnosed physical, mental and individual settings. You can also sign health or learning disability, you may be TRANSFER CREDIT AND RECOGNITION OF up to be a tutor yourself — a great way to eligible for individualized supports such PRIOR LEARNING (RPL) earn extra money. as interpreting services, note-taking If you’ve already spent time in the rrc.ca/asc assistance, or adaptive technology and workforce, or you’ve attended another equipment. STUDENT EMPLOYMENT SERVICES post-secondary institution or RRC rrc.ca/counsellingservices Get help with job-seeking strategies, program, you may be eligible for proven resumé writing, interview preparation and learning credit for your work, education or SCHOLARSHIPS AND BURSARIES networking opportunities. View thousands life experiences. Talk to an RPL Advisor to Lighten your financial load. Check out of part-time, full-time and internship learn more. the full list of available awards, bursaries opportunities at JobCentral.rrc.ca, the rrc.ca/transfercredit and scholarships based on academic College’s exclusive job posting site. rrc.ca/rpl achievement, financial need, community rrc.ca/ses CAMPUS TOURS involvement and extracurricular activities. NEARLY HALF rrc.ca/awards Book a tour with one of our Recruitment OF RRC’S FULL- Officers to learn about programming, TIME, FIRST-YEAR student services and general campus life. rrc.ca/campustour STUDENTS HAVE PRIOR POST-SECONDARY EXPERIENCE. 4 | RRC VIEWBOOK WITH FOUR CAMPUSES IN WINNIPEG AND FIVE THROUGHOUT MANITOBA, RRC GIVES YOU MORE CHOICES. All of our campuses feature modern classrooms, relaxing study spaces, and state-of the-art equipment. In Winnipeg, our Notre Dame and Exchange District Campuses are also home to libraries, recreation facilities, research centres, and more. NOTRE DAME CAMPUS STEVENSON CAMPUSES ADULT LEARNING CENTRES 2055 NOTRE DAME AVE. 2280 SASKATCHEWAN AVE. RRC’s Adult Learning Centres offer high school WINNIPEG, MB WINNIPEG, MB courses in a variety of subject areas. Whether you wish to complete your high school education, Home to the majority of our full-time programs, as well as our 75 MUSKETEER RD. W. upgrade your skills, or enter college or university — applied research labs, Rebels athletics programs and skilled SOUTHPORT, MB trades training facilities. we can help. Located in Winnipeg and Southport, RRC’s Stevenson Campuses support all aspects of Manitoba’s aerospace Steinbach Community Learning Centre EXCHANGE DISTRICT CAMPUS industry. Our hangars are packed with large and small P: 204.320.2500 160 PRINCESS ST. aircraft, providing valuable experience to students in WINNIPEG, MB Winkler Community Learning Centre aviation and aerospace. Nestled in the heart of downtown, and comprised of a trio of P: 204.325.9672 historically significant sites: LANGUAGE TRAINING CENTRES Winnipeg Adult Learning Centre • The Roblin Centre (160 Princess St.), home to our business, 300-123 MAIN ST. P: 204.632.3791 creative arts, and IT programs, as well as our downtown campus WINNIPEG, MB store, library, computer lab and fitness centre. For more information about all RRC campuses: 430 THIRD ST. rrc.ca/campuses • Paterson GlobalFoods Institute (504 Main St.), home to our STEINBACH, MB hospitality and culinary arts programs, and our 100-room Our Language Training Centres offer English and student residence. academic preparation programs designed to meet • ACE Project Space (321 McDermot Ave.), home to dedicated lab the needs of newcomers with specific employment and work space for Applied Computer Education students and and settlement goals. industry partners. RRC VIEWBOOK | 5 Regional Campuses Red River College offers a wide variety of both full-time and part-time programs at Peguis - Fisher River Campus Portage Campus (continued) five regional campuses throughout rural Manitoba. A broad selection of Continuing • Aboriginal Program for College Enrichment and • Human Resource Management Certificate Education courses and workshops are also offered at our regional campuses during Transition evenings and weekends. • Introduction to Trades • Administrative Assistant Certificate • Paramedicine - Primary Care Paramedicine • Business, Accounting and Management INTERLAKE CAMPUS Full-time Programs Certificate Certificate Interlake Campus • Project Management Certificate 825 MANITOBA AVE. • Business Administration Integrated Diploma SELKIRK, MB • Aboriginal Program for College Enrichment and • Business and Administrative Studies Certificate Steinbach Campus Transition AND • Carpentry Certificate • Administrative Assistant Certificate • Administrative Assistant Certificate • Child and Youth Care Diploma PEGUIS – FISHER RIVER CAMPUS