Assiniboine Community College
- Country Canada
- Founded In 1961
- University Type Public
- Total Students 3200+
- Phone Number +12047258700
- Email [email protected]
- ZIP Code 1430
- Website https://assiniboine.net
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Assiniboine Community College (ACC) is a Canadian community college in the province of Manitoba. It is accredited by the Manitoba Council on Post-Secondary Education, which was created by the government of Manitoba.
The Victoria Avenue East and the North Hill campuses are located in Brandon. The Parkland Campus, a satellite campus, is located in Dauphin, and training sites are located in Winnipeg, Russell, Neepawa, Russell, Swan River, and Steinbach.
History
Assiniboine Community College first opened in 1961 as the Brandon Vocational Training Centre. When the school first opened, it consisted of four staff members and offered two courses to 24 students. By 1966, the school had grown to a staff of 24 and offered 11 programs to 300 students.
Programs
ACC offers diploma, certificate, apprenticeship, and continuing education programs. The college's educational delivery is offered through a variety of approaches, including face-to-face, distance and online, integrated programs and blended learning.
ACC offers over 50 programs in the fields of agriculture, environment, business, health and human services and trades and technology. The enabling legislation for the college is the Colleges Act.
The college's largest program is the practical nursing diploma. In 2007, the practical nursing program was offered in Brandon, Winnipeg, and two rural Manitoba communities.In 2022, additional rural rotating practical nursing sites were added in Otterburne and Morden. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the provincial government invested in 55 additional licensed practical nursing seats through ACC in Portage la Prairie and rural rotating sites.
Campus
Manitoba Institute of Culinary Arts, built in 1923 as a Nurses' Residence.
ACC has three campuses in Brandon, Manitoba. Currently, two-thirds of the college's students body in Brandon study at the Victoria Avenue East Campus, located at 1430 Victoria Avenue East. The college also runs an Adult Collegiate located in downtown Brandon, which came into operation in the fall of 1995 and offers adult upgrading for various senior high school courses. The college's North Hill Campus in Brandon is the location of the former Brandon Mental Health Centre. This location is home to the Manitoba Institute of Culinary Arts, the Len Evans Centre for Trades and Technology and the college's Sustainable Greenhouse.
ACC's Parkland Campus is located in Dauphin and offers several full-time day programs and a range of evening and off-campus courses. ACC's Winnipeg Campus is located in Winnipeg, Manitoba and offers the Practical Nursing program and continuing studies courses. The college's Russell Training Centre is located in Russell, Manitoba and offers continuing studies and contract programs and courses.
Location
1430 Victoria Ave E, Brandon, MB R7A 2A9, Canada
Programs
All Courses offered
Certificate in Carpentry and Woodworking
Full Time Canada
Duration
9 month
1st Year Tuition Fees
CAD 20140
Exams Accepted
No Exam RequiredCertificate in Civil Technician
Full Time Canada
Duration
1 year
1st Year Tuition Fees
CAD 22420
Exams Accepted
No Exam RequiredDiploma in Communications Engineering Technology
Full Time Canada
Duration
2 year
1st Year Tuition Fees
CAD 18240
Exams Accepted
No Exam RequiredCertificate in Horticultural Production
Full Time Canada
Duration
9 month
1st Year Tuition Fees
CAD 16120
Exams Accepted
No Exam RequiredDiploma in Hotel and Restaurant Management
Full Time Canada
Duration
2 year
1st Year Tuition Fees
CAD 20870
Exams Accepted
No Exam RequiredGallery
Accomodation
Assiniboine is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to courses, programs, facilities and services for applicants and students with documented special needs relating to a disability or other protected characteristics under the Human Rights Code (Manitoba).
This may include religion or disability related needs which may be linked to a variety of long term or chronic medical conditions, physical disability, learning disability, mental health condition, hearing impairment or vision impairment that create barriers. Assiniboine is also committed to supporting students who are experiencing temporary injury or short term illnesses for continued academic success wherever reasonably possible.
Refer to Policy A03 - Academic Accommodations.
What accommodations can the college offer?
Some accommodations and services we may be able to provide include:
- Alternate format materials and equipment
- Academic support through the Learning Curve
- Assistance with course load decisions and scheduling needs
- Physical access to facilities
- Referral to community support services
- Support in applying for funding
- Computerized note taking
- Accommodated testing
- Assistive technology
- Other, depending on student need
What is a reasonable accommodation?
Reasonable accommodation means making adjustments or offering specialized options to reduce or remove barriers that are related to a person’s disability. An accommodation is considered reasonable if it does not:
- Significantly alter the fundamental nature or the academic standards of the program
- Have a significant adverse impact on learning opportunities for other students
- Impose safety hazards for students or other persons
- Result in undue hardship to the college, the program, the instructor or other students
Applicants and students should contact us before they begin college. As some accommodations take a number or weeks or months to arrange, it will be important for you to contact us as early as possible. We work with applicants and students on a first-come, first-served basis and therefore we cannot guarantee that services or accommodations can be arranged before your program starts.
Can I get in to college with a disability?
Disclosing your disability related needs will not affect the college’s admissions decision (if you demonstrate that you meet all admission requirements). Knowing about your needs will help the student success advisor plan with you and your instructors to offer the best chance for your success.
Documentation is required to apply for accommodations. Book an appointment with a student success advisor to discuss what documentation you will need.
Some applicants are required to complete testing before the college makes an admissions decision. If you need accommodated testing because of your disability or medical condition, contact the student success advisor for your program to arrange this before applying to the program.
What do I need to do?
Gather and provide the college with any documentation that describes your special needs or functional limitations relating to your disability and your learning. Documentation should be current within the last 3 years.
We can confirm services or accommodations only after we receive appropriate documentation from you. If you do not yet have documentation, or are unsure whether your documentation is relevant or up to date, it is even more important that you contact us early so we can guide you.
Contact the student success advisor for your program to review your documentation and previous school experience and discuss the program and possible accommodations. They will help you determine whether the program is a good fit for your needs and career goals. Bring your educational (high school and any college/university) transcripts and any documentation describing your special needs relating to your disability/ medical condition to that appointment. The student success advisor can also answer your questions about any admissions testing and explain the next steps to arrange services and accommodations.
Wheelchair accessibility
Assiniboine Community College is a wheelchair accessible facility, including automatic doors, washroom facilities and elevators.
Accomodation Website:
https://assiniboine.netPlacement
Thank you—business leaders and employers—for your interest in hiring Assiniboine Community College students. We believe that co-op work placements are one of the most influential opportunities that a student can participate in, and we are excited to partner with you in offering this experience. Co-op work placements provide students with a unique opportunity to gain certain experience and skills that they would not receive in the classroom.
Co-op work placements are also beneficial for the employer. We offer employment solutions by having over 200 talented summer and graduating students looking for work. We offer free services to employers such as job postings, interviews, career fairs and information nights. Co-op students are trained in cover letters, resumés and interviews to provide employers with professional recruitment experience.
Hiring is easy
- Send us your job posting online. Please include the job description, the application process, and closing date.
- Schedule an interview on campus.
- Hire the candidate of your choice.
We're always interested in creating new employer partnerships. If you know of a person or organization that we should be in contact with please forward the information to the co-op coordinator:
Requirements and expectations
For the employer:
- The employer is expected to provide a work experience that matches the provided job posting as closely as possible.
- The immediate supervisor of the student is required to provide the student with a mid-point and a final evaluation.
- The employer is expected not to layoff the student during the work experience.
For the student:
- The student is required to complete work placement assignments on their time.
- The student is expected to fulfill the duration of their work commitment.
- The student is expected to put forth their best effort in the placement.
