Red River College
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Red River College (RRC) is the largest and most comprehensive institute of applied learning in Manitoba. It provides the highest quality education and training for 32,000 full and part-time enrolments each year. Its main campuses are located in Winnipeg, Manitoba. The college also has campuses in Gimli, Portage la Prairie, Steinbach and Winkler, along with a community learning centre in St. Pierre-Jolys.
Through more than 110 diploma, certificate and apprenticeship programs it enables skilled, experienced and motivated graduates to experience success in the market place. It is the central focus of the College to ensure learner success by setting the standard in applied post-secondary education and meeting the demand of the marketplace.
The College is committed to staying current and responsive to the dynamic and evolving requirements of the marketplace. One of the methods is through an advisory committee for each program. Twelve hundred representatives from over 1,000 employing or service agencies provide a direct link to the real world and consult extensively on ensuring programs adapt and change to economic and social realities. In addition, through boards and industry contacts, instructors ensure program curricula incorporate leading edge theories, trends and practices. RRC's applied education prepares learners for today's and tomorrow's workplace.
The College has had a strong history of responsiveness, renewal and innovation. A Red River College education offers a unique combination of classroom study along with hands-on work experience or cooperative education that provides students with both a theoretical and a practical understanding of their career path. RRC students have access to state-of-the-art equipment and computer technology, and to knowledgeable instructors who are dedicated to providing the opportunities for all learners to reach their full potential.
The College has experienced significant growth in its regular full-time programs (certificate, diploma and other award programs) over the last seven years. This was particularly true for growth in 2000/2001, which was supported by the Province of Manitoba's College Expansion Initiative. This initiative propelled growth at over five percent.
In October 1998, the school's name changed from Red River Community College to Red River College.