Assiniboine celebrates the rural rotating Practical Nursing training site in Arborg

ARBORG, Man. (January 31, 2023)— Assiniboine Community College hosted a celebration luncheon at its rural rotating Practical Nursing training site in Arborg today. “Assiniboine’s expansion of its Practical Nursing program in both permanent and rural rotating sites will allow more students to become certified in this high-demand health-care occupation,” said Advanced Education and Training Minister Sarah Guillemard. “Being able to attend training closer to home increases participation rates for rural

The Western Manitoba Regional Library reveals its most popular books of 2022

Brandon, MB - Brandon Public Library (WMRL) presents the most requested books of 2022. The Brandon Public Library (WMRL) presents the most requested books of 2022. The annual lists for adults, teens, and kids are curated based on the number of check-outs made at our WMRL libraries, between January 1 and December 31, 2022. The lists include some new releases as well as some recurring favourites. Librarians at WMRL provide further details about each list.Adult (English) 1. It Ends with Us, by: Colleen

EMILI and ACC collaborate on ag-tech innovation and education

BRANDON, Man. (January 26, 2023)— Working together to increase digital skills to address labour shortages within the Canadian agriculture sector is central to a recent Memorandum of Understanding between The Enterprise Machine Intelligence Learning Initiative (EMILI) and Assiniboine Community College (ACC). Over the next five years, EMILI and ACC will collaborate on projects that advance the adoption of intelligent technologies and provide Manitobans with in-demand digital agriculture skills.

Inflation and Workforce Shortages Biggest Challenges to Economic Recovery According to Manitoba Business Outlook Survey

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE — The Manitoba Chambers of Commerce is concerned that a new survey reveals that three out of four (74%) Manitoba business leaders say that increased costs and inflation are the biggest barriers to economic recovery.  The Manitoba Business Outlook Survey (MBOS) commissioned by the Manitoba Chambers of Commerce (MCC) and conducted by Leger between November 29 to December 16, 2022, revealed that while 70% of Manitoba business leaders indicate they are near or have exceeded

Speakers Bureau Series by the Women's Resource Centre

Assiniboine congratulates Dr. Deanna Rexe on receiving the Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Medal

BRANDON, Man. (January 17, 2023)—Assiniboine Community College is extending congratulations to Dr. Deanna Rexe, who received the Queen Elizabeth Platinum Jubilee Medal today. Dr. Rexe is the Vice President Academic at the college. “Working with Deanna for the past several years, I have learned a great deal. Her commitment to students, education and applied research is first-rate, and she has been working to enhance student experiences and support college growth since she joined Assiniboine,” said Mark

Assiniboine celebrates grand opening for rural rotating Practical Nursing Training site in Morden

MORDEN, Man. (January 13, 2023)— Assiniboine Community College celebrated the grand opening of its rural rotating Practical Nursing Training site in Morden today. “Assiniboine’s ongoing expansion of its practical nursing program in both permanent and rural rotating sites will allow more students to become certified in this high-demand health-care occupation,” said Manitoba Advanced Education, Skills and Immigration Minister Jon Reyes. “Being able to attend training closer to home increases participation

Assiniboine puts out nomination call for alumni awards

BRANDON, Man. (January 16, 2023)— Assiniboine Community College is now accepting nominations for its annual alumni awards, which will be presented at the college’s celebration events in Brandon and Dauphin in fall 2023. “The Alumni Association’s board of directors always looks forward to this time of the year when we get to review the nominations that are submitted,” said Kevin Bailey, President of Assiniboine’s Alumni Association. “It’s gratifying to learn how valued fellow alumni are in their

Assiniboine celebrates the grand opening of the Centre for Creative Media

BRANDON, Man. (January 12, 2023)— Assiniboine Community College celebrated the grand opening of its newest learning space, the Centre for Creative Media, Thursday evening. While renovations were completed in early 2022, the college marked the opening of the space with an event that welcomed community members, industry partners, project donors, alumni, students and staff. “We are thrilled to showcase this new innovative space alongside our community and industry partners,” said Mark Frison, President at

Dori Gingera-Beauchemin to receive honorary diploma from Assiniboine at Ag Days

BRANDON, Man. (January 10, 2023) – Assiniboine Community College is presenting Dori Gingera- Beauchemin with an honorary diploma in Agribusiness. Gingera-Beauchemin is well-known for her career contributions to the agriculture industry—most notably in her role as the Deputy Minister of Agriculture. She retired as Deputy Minister on January 6, 2023 after a 43-year career in agriculture. “Ms. Gingera Beauchemin’s contributions to agriculture at provincial and national levels over the course of her career