RRC Polytech tallies pair of tech programs

Red River College Polytechnic has introduced two new degree programs aimed at equipping students with the skills needed for Manitoba's growing engineering and manufacturing industries. The first cohort of students will begin their studies in January at the college's Notre Dame Avenue campus. These programs, in advanced manufacturing and mechatronics, will provide students with a solid foundation in research methods, Indigenous worldviews, and Industry 4.0 technologies.

The college's two-plus-one-year degree-completion model enables existing students, graduates, and mid-career professionals to earn a bachelor's degree in just one additional year. Full- and part-time options are available for these flexible programs, which respond to the growing demand for post-secondary qualifications in Manitoba's labor market.

Christine Watson, vice-president academic, highlighted that graduates of these programs will be well-prepared to take on leadership positions in advanced manufacturing and mechatronics, contributing to Manitoba's economic growth. With a focus on automation, robotics, and Industry 4.0, students will gain hands-on experience with cutting-edge technologies that are reshaping the manufacturing industry.

The college is setting aside 30 seats for the first cohort in each program, recognizing the high demand for such professionals in Manitoba's labor market.