Student & Staff Spotlights

Student Spotlight: Tricia Ciglar

My name is Tricia Ciglar, and I’m from Winnipeg, MB. I’ve worked in finance as an accountant for over 25 years. In 2017, I was at a point in my career where sitting at a desk all day was getting...

Student Spotlight: Brynn Kirkup

My name is Brynn Kirkup I’m just finishing up year 2 of the Social Service Worker program and currently work at my practicum placement. I’m originally from Melita , but moved to Winnipeg after...

Student Spotlight: Jennifer Leigh

I was a health care aide for just over 12 years, had no background in anything tool related and am nearly 40 years old, so applying to this course was a huge step for me. I'm from just outside of...

Student Spotlight: Weiming Tang

Completing the tuition-free welding program has been one of the most important changes in mine and my family’s life. I was a newcomer to Canada in February 2020; living in China before arriving in...

Student Spotlight: Mei Ling

I am an international student from Hong Kong, and my journey to Assiniboine is a long story that changed a lot when COVID restrictions started. The English for Academic Purposes (EAP) course was...

Student Spotlight: Jeneika Willocks

I really enjoyed the experience of the tuition-free welder program. It was something new, especially just graduating from high school; it was a nice change. It felt like the instructors were your...