RRC Polytech is striding into the future with an interactive session on AI, automation, and leadership - and what they mean for Manitoba's tech workforce.
Join us on February 25 at Manitou a bi Bii daziigae for Designing Manitoba's Tech Workforce: Industry Insights, a dynamic, interactive event focused on where technology is headed and how we can get there together. This opportunity brings together industry professionals, educators, and innovators to spotlight the best and brightest shaping Manitoba's tech landscape as part of MbTech Week, driven by Tech Manitoba.
"Tech Manitoba encourages anyone with a stake in Manitoba's digitally-enabled workforce to attend this session. It's an opportunity to share your perspective on existing skills gaps and will help shape practical, targeted training solutions that are needed by industry," says Kelly Fournel, CEO, Tech Manitoba.
If you're looking to build new skills, strengthen your organization's workforce capacity, or stay ahead of emerging tech trends, this event offers practical insights and fresh perspectives you can put to work right away.
Stephanie Remniak, chair, Information Technology and Professional Studies, says that RRC Polytech is eager to empower individuals and organizations to stay ahead of the constantly-evolving curve.
"Whether through upgrading skills in our programs, courses and microcredentials or partnerships to design custom training, we help build the talent and expertise needed to close skills gaps, strengthen teams, and drive real innovation," says Remniak.
At the centre of the event is an interactive, facilitated discussion where participants will share insights on current skills gaps in Manitoba's tech sector. Attendees will also explore how RRC Polytech, Manitoba's only polytechnic, responds with targeted, rapid training solutions that meet industry needs in real time.
The session will feature Marie Hacault, Youth and Talent Initiatives, Industry Engagement, Community Connector at Tech Manitoba, who will share industry perspectives and help spark conversation around workforce development and innovation.
Join an engaging design-thinking experience that begins with a brief, light LEGO/AI activity to spark creativity, then quickly shifts into the core of the session with deep, question-driven exploration. Participants will collaborate in groups, use technology to engage with thought-provoking questions, and take part in facilitated discussions that fuel innovative thinking and lead to practical, high-impact solutions.
The event will be held in the Roundhouse Auditorium at Manitou a bi Bii daziigae with plenty of time to network with peers, industry leaders, and education partners.
Come ready to share, build, and help design the future of Manitoba's tech workforce.
