Here are this week’s 6 words and definitions:

1. Winnipeg’s Population 
   • 849,251
2. Indigenous Culture  
   • Ethnic, social and cultural groups that share collective ancestral ties to the lands and natural resources where they live, occupy or from which they have been displaced. 
   • Red River College Polytechnic is committed to ensuring that First Nations, Métis and Inuit knowledge, cultures and traditions are embraced and reflected in the pursuit of its mission. 
   • For additional information on indigenous culture at RRC Polytech click on the following link: /indigenous/trc/
3.   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:  /accessibility/  
   • If you would like to request support from Student Accessibility Services, click on the following link:  https://hub.rrc.ca/Forms/Start/AccessibilityRequest
4.  Professionalism 
   • The state or practice of doing one’s job with skill, competence, ethics, and courtesy.
5.  Communication 
   • Good communication isn’t all about how we talk to others; it also involves active listening and the ability to keenly observe as well.
6. 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 Reena (rmnerbas@rrc.ca) for regional students. 
     

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Here are this week’s 4 words and definitions:

1. 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. 
2. Canada’s Food Guide   
   • Healthy eating is an important part of student life. Canada’s Food Guide is a nutrition guide produced by Health Canada – Canada.ca.
3.   Decision Making 
   • The process of making choices and selecting a course of action so that the desired result may be accomplished. 
4.  Funding Supports   
   • Scholarships, bursaries, and financial support for students to pursue post-secondary education. Workforce training and employment, Student Aid, and SEED are some examples of funding supports. 
   • For more information about financial supports available to you, contact a Student Integration Coordinator, Jillian (jhoogland@rrc.ca) in Winnipeg or Reena (rmnerbas@rrc.ca) in the regions. 
     

If your class completes a BINGO, email CNI/LTC Student Integration Coordinator, Reena (rmnerbas@rrc.ca).

All the best!

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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: /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 Reena (rmnerbas@rrc.ca) for regional students. 
2. Dress code   
   • A dress code is a set of guidelines that describes the expected attire for individuals in various settings, such as workplaces, schools, events, and public areas. Dress codes can range from formal requirements, like suits and ties for office workers, to more relaxed rules, like business casual or casual wear.  
3. Job/Career Fair   
   • An event where employers give information about their companies to people who are looking for jobs. 
4. Communication  
   • Good communication isn’t only about how we talk to others; it also involves active listening and the ability to intentionally observe others.
     

If your class completes a BINGO, email CNI/LTC Student Integration Coordinator, Reena (rmnerbas@rrc.ca).

All the best!

Here are this week’s 4 words and definitions:

1.  Manitoba’s Flower 
   • Prairie Crocus  
2. Self-care  
   • Taking time to participate in activities that can range from physical activities such as exercising and eating healthy, to mental activities such as reading a book or practicing mindfulness, to spiritual or social activities such as praying or eating lunch with a friend. The important thing to remember about self-care is that it is about listening to what your mind and body need.   
3. Gratitude   
   • The quality of being thankful and ready to show appreciation and kindness. 
4. NOC Codes 
   • The National Occupational Classification (NOC) is Canada’s national system for describing occupations. You can search the NOC to find where an occupation is classified or to learn about its main duties, educational requirements or other useful information. 
   • For additional information on NOC Codes, click the following link: https://noc.esdc.gc.ca/  
   • If you need help to find your NOC code, contact an LTC- Student Integration Coordinator, Jillian (jhoogland@rrc.ca) for Winnipeg students or Reena (rmnerbas@rrc.ca) for regional students. 
     

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All the best!

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: /careerservices/students/employment-resources/interview-preparation/  
   • For additional information on interviews, contact Student Integration Coordinator, Jillian (jhoogland@rrc.ca) for Winnipeg students or Reena (rmnerbas@rrc.ca) for regional students.   
2. Soft Skills 
   • A set of personality characteristics that help employees to interact with others effectively in the workplace. Some examples of soft skills include interpersonal (people) skills, communication skills, listening skills, time management, problem-solving, and leadership skills. They are often among the top skills employers seek in the candidates they hire because soft skills are important for all jobs.  
3. Budgeting  
   • The process of calculating how much money you must earn or save and planning how you will spend it. 
4. The Country of Canada 
   • Canada is made up of 10 provinces and 3 territories. 
     

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Here are this week’s 4 words and definitions:

1. Hidden Job Market  
   • Jobs that are available but not advertised publicly.
   • These jobs are often found through networking, cold calls, volunteering, etc. 
   • For additional information on the hidden job market, visit the following link: https://arrivein.com/career-ca/15-tips-to-tap-into-canadas-hidden-job-market/ or contact Student Integration Coordinator, Jillian (jhoogland@rrc.ca) for Winnipeg students or Reena (rmnerbas@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, visit the following link: https://www.linkedin.com/  
3. Manitoba Start  
   • An organization that connects businesses to the workforce and is the leading provider of career services for newcomers to the province. They help with employers’ recruitment needs by matching the unique skill sets of qualified, job-ready newcomers with employers’ specific job requirements. 
   • For additional information about Manitoba Start, click the following link: 
     https://manitobastart.com/for-newcomers/career-services/  
4.  Adaptability 
   • The ability to adjust to new/different conditions.
   • Being adaptable in the workplace is important.
   • Employers value employees that are successfully able to manage changes in the workplace. Being adaptable is also important because it showcases your ability to be resourceful, displays your leadership skills, determination, analytical skills and more.  
     

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All the best!

Here are this week’s 4 words and definitions:

1. Mock Interviews 
   • Practice for an actual job interview that gives a person the chance to work with another person to act out what to say and do during an interview and receive feedback. 
   • For additional information on mock interviews, contact a Student Integration Coordinator, Jillian (jhoogland@rrc.ca) for Winnipeg students or Reena (rmnerbas@rrc.ca) for regional students. 
2. Sleep  
   • A period of rest for the body and mind in which the nervous system is inactive, the eyes are closed, and the muscles are relaxed.
   • The average college student should be getting 7-9 hours of sleep per night. 
3. RRC Polytech – President  
   • Fred Meier 
4.  Student Integration Coordinator  (SIC) 
   •  An RRC Polytech employee who meets with students for advising services, helps identify students’ settlement needs, and access resources at the college and in the community.  
   • If you would like to book an appointment with a CNI-LTC Student Integration Coordinator, contact Jillian (jhoogland@rrc.ca) for Winnipeg students or Reena (rmnerbas@rrc.ca) for regional students. 

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Here are this week’s 4 words and definitions:

1. 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.  
2. Volunteering 
   • Unpaid work
   • Volunteering can help you make friends, learn new skills, advance your career, help the community and help you feel happier and healthier.
   • Volunteering is a great way to gain experience and learn about the Canadian workplace culture. 
   • To look for volunteering opportunities in Manitoba, visit the following link: https://www.volunteermanitoba.ca/  
   • For additional information on volunteering, contact Student Integration Coordinator, Jillian (jhoogland@rrc.ca) for Winnipeg students or Reena (rmnerbas@rrc.ca) for regional students. 
3. Mindfulness 
   • Mindfulness is a type of meditation in which you focus on being aware of what you’re sensing and feeling in the moment, without interpretation or judgment.  
   • Practicing mindfulness involves breathing methods, guided imagery, and other practices to relax the body and mind and help reduce stress.  
   • RRC Polytech students have unlimited access to the MindWell platform, which includes online mindfulness training, live guided mindfulness practices, monthly webinars with experts and a resource library.  
   • Visit the following link for more information: /well-being/mental-wellness/mindwell/  
4.  Manitoba’s Current Population 
   • 1,484,135 residents 

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All the best!

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: /careerservices/students/employment-resources/resume-development/  
   • For additional information on resumés, contact CNI/LTC- Student Integration Coordinator. Jillian (jhoogland@rrc.ca) for Winnipeg students or Reena (rmnerbas@rrc.ca) for regional students.  
2. Lifelong Learning
   • Ongoing development of one’s knowledge and skills.
   • Commitment to lifelong learning is often considered an important characteristic of a job candidate.
3. RRC Polytech – Student Support Services
   • RRC Polytech has many supports for students, including: Academic Success, Accessibility, Advising, Complaints and Concerns, Counselling, Early Assist, Test and Assessment Center, Indigenous supports, IT Help Resources, Mental Health, Student Employment.
   • For more information, visit the following website: Supports : RRC Polytech
4. Premier of Manitoba
   • Wab Kinew 

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Here are this week’s 4 words and definitions:

1. Truth and Reconciliation Day 
   • September 30-The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation is a new statutory holiday honouring survivors of residential schools and the children who never returned home.
   • To learn more about this day, please visit the website National Day for Truth and Reconciliation – Canada.ca
2. Winnipeg Professional Sports Teams
   • Winnipeg has many professional sports teams including Winnipeg Jets Hockey, Blue Bombers Football, Goldeyes Baseball and Valour FC Soccer.
3. Computers for School
   • Computers for Schools is an organization that provides free refurbished computers to eligible clients who may not otherwise have access to affordable technology.  
   • For additional information about Computers for School, visit the following website:  Computers For Schools Manitoba (c4smb.ca)
   • If you need help to request a computer from Computers for School, contact a CNI/LTC- Student Integration Coordinator, Jillian (jhoogland@rrc.ca) for Winnipeg students or Reena (rmnerbas@rrc.ca) for regional students.
4. 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. 

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All the best!