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VTAM - Vocational Teachers' Association of Manitoba

Conference Title: The Future of Vocational Education: Adapting to Change

Location: Red River College Polytech, 2055 Notre Dame Avenue, Winnipeg, MB

Time: 8:00 am - 3:00 pm

Registration Deadline: October 17, 2025 at 11:00 pm

- Program -
08:00 am - 09:00 am - Registration & Welcome
08:30 am - 10:00 am - Vendor & Networking Expo
10:00 am - 11:30 am - Morning Session: RRC Shop Tours
11:30 am - 12:00 pm - Annual General Meeting
12:00 pm - 01:00 pm - Lunch (provided)
01:00 pm - 02:30 pm - Afternoon Session: Collaborative Workshops
02:30 pm - 03:00 pm - Prize Giveaway & Departure

- Conference and Membership Fees -
VTAM Conference Fee .............................................. $80
VTAM Conference & Membership Fee ................... $80
VTAM Membership Fee ............................................ $25
VTAM Student Conference & Membership Fee .... $60
VTAM Walk-up Fee .................................................... $100

Cancellation Policy: Cancellations with refunds will be issued until October 17, 2025.

If you require any additional information about this conference, please contact Marc Levesque at (204) 471-9880 or by email at mlevesque.vtam@gmail.com.

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Sessions - 8:00 AM-3:30 PM

Program

- Program -

08:00 am - 09:00 am - Registration & Welcome

Arrival & Sign-in. VTAM Executives will be on hand to greet attendees.
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08:30 am - 10:00 am - Vendor & Networking Expo

An intentional overlap with registration to allow attendees to transition smoothly into networking and exploring new resources.
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10:00 am - 11:30 am - Morning Session: RRC Shop Tours

Campus Tour: Exploring RRC Polytech Shop Spaces. A unique opportunity to tour state-of-the-art labs, classrooms, and workshops at Red River College, highlighting modern equipment and technology used in vocational training.

The "Exploring RRC Polytech Shop Spaces" tour is designed to give you a first-hand look at the learning environment and resources available to our students. Tours will focus on the modern equipment and technology used in vocational training.

Registrants will have the following options for the tours:
Aerospace
Animation
Automotive Technology
Carpentry
Collision Repair and Refinishing
Culinary & Pastry
Digital Film & Media
Early Childhood CARE
Electrical
Esthetics
Graphic Arts / Design
Hairstyling
Photography
Plumbing
Print Media
Refrigeration & Air Conditioning
Welding

***Please complete this FORM to make your selection.***

Note: There will be potential off-site sessions for those without industry specific areas within RRC Polytech. Exact locations will be shared to specific groups.
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11:30 am - 12:00 pm - Annual General Meeting

A review of the past year's accomplishments, the financial report, and an overview of upcoming goals. As well, as a restructuring of the executive group and an opportunity for membership feedback.
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12:00 pm - 01:00 pm - Lunch (provided)

A catered lunch will be provided at the RRC South Gym, with vegetarian and other dietary options clearly labeled. Have your MTS Profile updated, as this is where we learn of any dietary concerns.
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01:00 pm - 02:30 pm - Afternoon Session: Collaborative Workshops

Purposeful Discussion Topics: Requested by individual industry groups. Classroom space will be provided for full group or breakout discussions.

These sessions will continue with your personal industry group and are for purposeful discussion, with topics requested by individual industry groups:
● Updated Curriculum Rollout Discussion
● Classroom / Shop Management
● Future Professional Development Feedback
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02:30 pm - 03:00 pm - Prize Giveaway & Departure

Thank you's to sponsors and vendors, followed by the prize giveaway. Attendees may depart at their leisure after the closing remarks.