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8 WINNIPEG FREE PRESS - THURSDAY, DECEMBER 7, 2017 FOR MORE INFORMATION: 204.694.1789 | CDE@RRC.CA | RRC.CA/CSS Build a Career in Construction EXPLORE OUR NEW CONSTRUCTION SITE SUPERVISOR PROGRAM Develop the communication, interpersonal and leadership skills to organize teams and supervise projects to completion. Université de Saint-Boniface offers some of the province's best academic, professional and technical education. "Université de Saint-Boniface is an option for everyone," says Stéfan Delaquis, Dean of the Faculty of Education and Professional Studies. "We pride ourselves on a personalized approach to education." Along with high-quality programs, Saint-Boniface offers competent, devoted instructors and close student- faculty relations. As Delaquis puts it, "not only are you going to study here — we're going to support you while you do." Since all courses are conducted in French, the Université allows students to continue and strengthen their language skills and gain assets for the workforce — and bilingualism is in high demand in Manitoba. It's a common misunderstanding that potential students must pass a test in French proficiency to attend Saint- Boniface, says Delaquis. Students' French skills are evaluated only to determine in which classes they should be placed. Instruction in French is not the only benefit. Saint- Boniface's professional programs are well-known for producing excellent graduates who are highly sought-after potential employees. "Our students are hired before they even get their diplomas, most of the time," says Florette Giasson, Director of the School of Social Work and Field Co-ordinator. Affiliated with the University of Manitoba, Saint-Boniface's School of Social Work was created in 2007 to address a crucial shortage in French-speaking social workers in Manitoba. Now celebrating its 10th year, the social work program has much to be proud of. The school's four-year undergraduate program contains three methodologies — individual family, group and intervention. The school is unique for its close community ties, allowing students the chance to become involved while they study. "Our students are involved in a lot of grassroots programs," says Giasson, such as starting daycares for students with children and reviewing social policies on human rights. The school also offers some unique courses such as a mandatory mental health course. Other areas in need of French speakers are the province's French schools and French immersion schools, making graduates from Saint-Boniface's Faculty of Education highly attractive. The Bachelor of Education degree is a two-year program for university graduates. The second year consists of a practicum running from September until the end of March. "Students get the start of year at school, meetings with parents, report cards, staff meetings and committees," says Claudine Lupien, Associate Dean and professor in the Faculty of Education. "When they start teaching, they already have this experience." The faculty also offers master's and post-baccalaureate degrees, with a large online presence — some students can complete studies fully online. Its master's program offers four education streams: school administration, counselling, resource teaching and language, literacy and curriculum. Students benefit from close relationships with teaching staff, who personally place students into practicums and evaluate them regularly. One field that is particularly booming right now is the field of translation, both from French to English and English to French. Saint-Boniface offers bachelor's degrees and certificates in translation and their program attracts students from all regions of Canada. "We have very strong courses. They are innovative. They place students in authentic learning situations," says Carmen Roberge, Director of the School of Translation. "Students and professors are equally dedicated." Career opportunities include working in the civil service, for translation companies or independently as a freelancer. "There's a lot of work for people with translation skills, because of growing communication and internet influence," says Roberge. Saint-Boniface's School of Business Administration offers excellent undergraduate programs in five areas of study: marketing, human resources, accounting, finance and economics, says Faïçal Zellama, Director of Business Administration. The school is affiliated with the University of Manitoba's I.H. Asper School of Business, so students can take courses at the Asper School as well. Saint-Boniface benefits from a consultative partnership with the local business community, which helps ensure courses contain content useful for students who plan to work in these fields. And they do. Every year, 80 per cent of their business graduates remain in Manitoba, and 20 per cent pursue additional studies such as master's degrees. "We have a very good collaboration with our community," says Zellama. For more information, visit ustboniface.ca ❚ '' Looking to build on your career in the construction industry by gaining the skills and expertise to move into a supervisory or managerial role? Get in on the ground floor by enrolling in Red River College's new Construction Site Supervisor program, developed to help address the growing demand for skilled tradespeople with supervisory experience. The new certificate program teaches participants how to effectively manage others, while developing the communication, interpersonal and leadership skills required to organize teams and oversee projects to completion. Students will also explore project management, construction law, health and safety, and basic business skills, leaving them well positioned to fill the thousands of new industry openings predicted over the next decade. "The construction industry is growing, and with it, the number of career options available," says Bruce Bishop, Industry and Transportation Manager at RRC. "The winter months are a particularly great time to gain additional training and prepare yourself for the busy construction season ahead." The new program begins in January 2018, and consists of seven part-time courses that could take less than two years to complete. Career opportunities include roles as construction supervisors, superintendents, lead forepersons and project managers — in institutional and commercial construction, as well as the heavy industrial and engineering sectors. "Construction is a lifelong career, and it's always different," says Bishop. "Gaining these leadership skills will allow you to move up and around in your career. You'll literally be a part of building and shaping your communities." To learn more, visit rrc.ca/css.❚ TAKE YOUR CAREER TO THE NEXT LEVEL WITH CONSTRUCTION SITE SUPERVISOR PROGRAM UNIVERSITÉ DE SAINT-BONIFACE CLOSE COMMUNITY TIES By Kathryne Cardwell for the Free Press Our students are hired before they even get their diplomas, most of the time." Professional programs at Université de Saint-Boniface are well-known for producing excellent grads who are highly sought-after potential employees. Submitted photo

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