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Student & Staff Spotlights

Student & Staff Spotlights

Student Spotlight: Vaughn Zimmer

I grew up on a farm near Inglis, MB. I worked on the farm with my dad and grandpa—that’s how I became interested in mechanics and why I applied for the Heavy Equipment Technician program at...

Student Spotlight: Lisa Lecheminant

My family and I immigrated from the United Kingdom in 2019 and seven weeks later, I was attending international orientation before starting Culinary Arts. It was extremely daunting as a mature student...

Student Spotlight: Nikita Patel

My name is Nikita, and I moved to Canada from the western part of India. I completed my Bachelor of Nursing in India and worked in ICU for a few months before moving to Canada. I originally moved to...

Student Spotlight: Arriane Morales

I get super emotional when I think I’m going to be a nurse soon because when you’ve wanted something for so long and you’re finally able to get a hold of it, it’s priceless. I have no words. I started...

Staff Spotlight: Heather Bruederlin

I started at Assiniboine this year as a welding instructor. I worked in the industry for a while, gaining some valuable training, before coming to the college. I was able to travel a bit and work at a...

Student Spotlight: Carlie Johnston

I’m originally from Brandon, and I went out to the University of Western Ontario in London and received my undergraduate there. I ended up finishing with a Bachelor of Medical Science with honours in...