The University of Manitoba and Red River College Polytechnic are making it easier for engineering technologists to earn a degree. Against the backdrop of a career fair, representatives from both post-secondary institutions gathered at U of M on Wednesday to celebrate their expanded partnership. The schools finalized a series of agreements that give recent RRC Polytech graduates direct entry into the Price Faculty of Engineering. “We’ve all heard stories — sometimes, from our own students — about individuals who’ve left the province to pursue engineering degrees elsewhere,” said Derek Kochenash, who oversees RRC Polytech’s school of skilled trades and technologies. “While they gain valuable experience, we know there are missed opportunities for those who cannot or would prefer not to leave their communities.” This collaboration solves that challenge by giving…
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