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Orientation
Welcome new MITT students
Welcome to the MITT community! Please review the orientation information below as it becomes available.
Questions? Contact us at orientation@mitt.ca.
A few tips
- Orientation is designed to give you all the information and resources you need to succeed at MITT. Attendance and participation is expected and will be tracked.
- Ask questions early and often. Student Services and our team of student advisors can help you by phone, email, or Zoom.
Fall 2023 orientation schedule
IMPORTANT: All students are required to attend orientation in person on all the dates listed below specific to your program.
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| MITT – PACE |
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Wednesday, August 16 Henlow Campus (130 Henlow Bay) RM 207 NSD classroom 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. |
| Fultz Programs |
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Tuesday, September 5 Henlow Campus (130 Henlow Bay) – Deltas 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, September 6 Henlow Campus (130 Henlow Bay) – Deltas 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. |
| Pembina Programs |
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Tuesday, September 5 Henlow Campus (130 Henlow Bay) – Deltas 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, September 6 Pembina Campus (1551 Pembina Hwy) – Cafeteria 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. |
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Tuesday, September 5 Henlow Campus (130 Henlow Bay) – Deltas 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, September 6 Pembina Campus (1551 Pembina Hwy) – Cafeteria 10:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. |
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Tuesday, September 5 Pembina Campus (1551 Pembina Hwy) – Cafeteria 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, September 6 Pembina Campus (1551 Pembina Hwy) – Cafeteria 12:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. |
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| Henlow Programs |
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Tuesday, September 5 Henlow Campus (130 Henlow Bay) – Deltas 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, September 6 Henlow Campus (130 Henlow Bay) – Deltas 10:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. |
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Tuesday, September 5 Henlow Campus (130 Henlow Bay) – Deltas 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, September 6 Henlow Campus (130 Henlow Bay) – Deltas 10:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. |
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Tuesday, September 5 Henlow Campus (130 Henlow Bay) – Deltas 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, September 6 Henlow Campus (130 Henlow Bay) – Deltas 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. |
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| MITT – MTEC |
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Wednesday, September 6 Online via Zoom 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. *Link to be sent via email |
| MITT – MTEC |
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Monday, October 30 Online via Zoom 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. *Link to be sent via email |
High School Students
| School Division/Program | Details |
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Students taking classes at MITT from the following school divisions:
Note:
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Thursday, September 7 High school classrooms 12:30 p.m. to 3:15 p.m. |
Workshop series
This is a series of presentations to help you prepare for your first day at MITT.
Sessions range in length from 15 minutes to one hour.
- Pre-Arrival Webinar
- Looking for Accommodations: How and Where to Start
- MITT Accounts
- Introduction to MyLearning: MITT’s Online Course Management Software
- Health Insurance
- Career Readiness: What Can You Do to be Prepared?
- Student Services: What We Can Do For You
- Being Ready: Time Management
- Social Cafe
- In-Person Campus Tours (Henlow, Fultz, and Pembina campuses)
Updated: August 24, 2023. The schedule is subject to changes.
Recordings will be available for 45 days from the date of the presentation.
Pre-arrival webinar
Tuesday, August 1, 10 a.m.
Duration: 90 minutes
Many of you are getting ready to travel to MITT and start your program. This webinar covers the following topics:
- Immigration
- Arriving to Winnipeg
- Packing
- Airports
- Accommodations
- Other: banking, SIN, bus pass etc.
- What’s next?
- Orientation
- Become familiar with MITT’s systems (student email, MS Teams etc.)
- Q & A
Looking for Accommodations: How and Where to Start
Wednesday, August 9, 9 a.m.
Duration: 1 hour
First time renting in Manitoba? Moving to Winnipeg? Join New Journey Housing in this workshop to learn how to get started, where to find accommodations and your rights as a tenant.
Additional information available in this booklet [PDF].
MITT Accounts
Monday, August 9, 4 p.m.
Duration: 15 minutes
Join us to learn about the different platforms students use at MITT and how to access them.
Tip: Locate your student e-mail username and password prior to this session. (This was provided to you 48 hours after being admitted to MITT.)
Introduction to MyLearning: MITT’s Online Course Management Software
Thursday, August 10, 11 a.m.
Duration: 20 minutes
MyLearning, also known as Brightspace, is the platform where you can access the online components of your courses, including Work Skills Foundations. This presentation explores how the platform works.
Access MyLearning at mylearning.mitt.ca (Sign in with your student email)
For technical support, email MyLearning@mitt.ca with your full name and MITT student ID.
Health Insurance
Thursday, August 24, 9 a.m.
Duration: 30 minutes
Applicable to international students only.
Find out what is included in your health insurance coverage and how to use it. Coverage starts as early as August 4.
Insurance administration: mitt.ca/current-students/international-student-health-insurance
Career Readiness: What Can You Do to be Prepared?
Wednesday, August 16, 2 p.m.
Duration: 15 minutes
While you are preparing to start your program, there are a few important things you can start working on to strengthen your resume. Career services will share how you can gain experience while in school and the importance of being thoughtful about your work and volunteer experiences.
Student Services: What We Can Do For You
Thursday, August 17, 2 p.m.
Duration: 15 minutes
At MITT, there are many supports available to you and a team who is always cheering you on. Learn about the following services: advising, accessibility, counselling, Indigenous supports, and how to find us.
Being Ready: Time Management
Wednesday, August 23, 4 p.m.
Duration: 15 minutes
A full-time program requires you to be in classes for almost eight hours a day. With work, school, family, hobbies, and friends, how do you make time for it all? Join us to learn how to manage your time.
Social Cafe
Duration: 60 minutes
Meet your peers, bring questions that you may have, or simply enjoy a cup of coffee or tea as you connect with others.
130 Henlow Campus – Report to the Student Lounge
Friday, August 25, 11:30 a.m.
1551 Pembina Highway – Report to the Cafeteria
Friday, August 25, 2:30 p.m.
In-Person Campus Tours (Henlow, Fultz, Pembina campuses)
Duration: 30 minutes
In-person tours of the Henlow, Fultz, and Pembina campuses will take place during the week of August 28. Take advantage of the opportunity to get familiar with your campus.
130 Henlow Campus – Report to the general office
Monday, August 28, 3 p.m.
1551 Pembina Campus – Report to the general office
Tuesday, August 29, 3 p.m.
7 Fultz Campus – Report to the student entrance
Wednesday, August 30, 3 p.m.
Contact us today and we will be more than happy to help you with any questions or concerns you have.