Approximately 45 grade 11 and 12 career development students from the three Brandon high schools attended the Business Etiquette Skills and Techniques (B.E.S.T. annual seminar which was hosted at ACC's Victoria Avenue East Campus on February 15, 2012. The students learned about business etiquette and networking in a presentation from Julie Muller, instructor in ACC’s Business Administration program. Following the presentation, the students put their new skills into action. Instructors and...

On Friday February 10th second-year students from our Agribusiness Program participated in the Farm Credit Canada Business Planning Awards. The students were required to prepare a business plan for an agriculture focused business which was then presented to a panel of judges in the agricultural industry. The 2011-2012 finalists are:

1st Place - $2,500Triple C Custom Calving Ltd.- Cody Nolan- Michelle Cathcart- Cam Claeys

2nd Place - $1,500Precision Aerial Applicators Ltd.- Michael...

The Manitoba division of the Automotive Industries Association of Canada (AIA) has donated $500 to each of the Project Hero scholarships at Brandon University and Assiniboine Community College.  The monies were presented to the post-secondary institutions today.

The Manitoba AIA holds an annual golf tournament to raise funds to support various causes. In September of 2011 the AIA held its’ annual golf tournament in Winnipeg raising the aforementioned amount.

PROJECT HERO, which...

The Honourable Christine Melnick, Minister of Immigration and Multiculturalism of Manitoba, toured the Adult Collegiate today where she shared her views on the importance of post-secondary education and training in today’s multi-cultural society.

ACC is pleased to announce the opening of the Learning Curve and Cultural Centre at the Parkland Campus in Dauphin.

The purpose of the centre is to provide current students at the Parkland Campus with a comfortable place to study and access to various academic tools to enhance their learning experience. Students will be able to meet with tutors, study in groups, access computer equipment and use assistive technology for academic tasks.

Mark Frison cuts the ribbon to officially open the...

The Alumni Association is proud to present the first-ever "ACC Alumni Wheat King Chill" on Friday, February 10th at the Keystone Centre. Tickets are $50 per person, which includes access to the Viewing Lounge for the game, refreshments, an alumni hoodie and a chance to catch up with friends of the college. Call 725.8739 or email alumni@assiniboine.net for more information.

ACC's first-ever Alumni Association dinner held last night was a resounding success! Many spent a delightful evening reminiscing and reconnecting with former classmates and instructors. The highlight of the event was the presentation of three new alumni awards. Congratulations to our award winners!

Stacey Stott - ACC One to Watch AwardGraduate of the college, 30 years of age or younger who shows exceptional achievement and significant contribution to their profession or community.

Amy Knight...

Assiniboine Community College (ACC) is pleased to announce that Portage la Prairie will once again be the host community for one of the college’s practical nursing rural rotating sites. The town of Glenboro will host the second location for the first time.

The decision was made after careful consideration, assessment and consultation with the Central Region Health Authority and the Assiniboine Regional Health Authority.

“The demand for Licensed Practical Nurses’ in Manitoba...

Four students from the Culinary Arts program competed for a cash prize of $1000 in this year’s Manitoba Canola Growers Black Box Competition on January 16, 2012 at the Manitoba Institute of Culinary Arts at ACC's North Hill Campus.



The competition required each chef to create a unique salad and entrée within a limited time span using only the ingredients found within the “black box” provided to them. This year's ingredients consisted of pork tenderloin, chicken...

Interested in agriculture? ACC will be at the 2012 Manitoba Ag Days on January 17, 18 and 19 taking place at the Keystone Centre in Brandon, MB. Come find us at booth #212 in the U.C.T. Pavilion and learn more about our agriculture and environment related programs. We’ll also be participating in the Agriculture in the Classroom Adventure with grades 7 and 8 students as they learn more about the agriculture industry.

Learn more about the event at http://www.agdays.com/