Assiniboine awards 72 high school students with $1,000 tuition credit

More than 70 high school students from across Manitoba are in Brandon this week to compete in the 2023 Manitoba Business Case Competition.

The event kicked off Thursday evening with a welcome event hosted by Assiniboine at the college’s North Hill campus. Participants enjoyed a meal and a fun evening of trivia to meet, mingle and get ready for the competition that followed on Friday.

Students were delighted to learn that they each had the opportunity to claim a $1,000 tuition credit toward Assiniboine’s Business Administration program. The winner in each division, entrepreneurship and personal finance, will also receive an additional $1,000 tuition credit.

“The intent with this case competition and tuition credit is to expose high school students to our ‘learn by doing’ approach while reducing barriers students may face in obtaining a post-secondary education by offering some financial support,” said Geoff Milne, Academic Chair, Business at Assiniboine. “Helping students obtain a college education, master their skills and start a viable, rewarding career helps not only the student, but also the community they are serving.”

The case competition will take place today at Brandon University, where teams of three will receive a case study – a scenario or specific set of circumstances – that is to be completed in a limited period of time. Teams must identify the most prominent issues presented in the case study and develop a customized strategy to solve these issues and achieve the stated goals. At the end of the time period, competitors present their recommendation to a board of judges. Competitors are judged on their ability to identify the key issues, present creative solutions and communicate effectively.

“Practical, real-life scenario competitions like this help students to experience hands on learning, and prepare them for their post-secondary education and careers. We are pleased to be able to take part in this event to broaden the students view on the business world and their career opportunities.” said Milne

Assiniboine offers a variety of certificate, diploma, and advanced diploma certifications in a wide range of business-related programs. The college’s two-year Business Administration diploma is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs and offers specialization in accounting, financial services, human resource management and marketing. In recent years, the college has also partnered with Cape Breton University to deliver their Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Community Economic Development on campus in Brandon.