Red Deer Polytechnic

The next campus tour for first-year and prospective students is on August 13 from 1 to 3 pm. No need to register, just meet at the main doors and tours will be leaving every 30 minutes.

Other tour dates include:
Friday, August 28, 1-3 pm
Monday August 31, 9-11 am
Tuesday, September 1, 9-11 am ( During New Student Orientation)

Reminder for RDP students to keep an eye on your email this summer. 📫

Is your business navigating new technologies, digital shifts, or workforce changes?

Through an initiative funded by the Government of Alberta and supported by NSERC, Red Deer Polytechnic and the Red Deer & District Chamber of Commerce are conducting a comprehensive survey to address the specific needs of small and medium-sized enterprises in Central Alberta.

Help drive meaningful solutions for our region’s workforce!

🔗 Complete the voluntary survey through link or scan QR code: https://bit.ly/4bTRbT9

Think cybersecurity is only for big tech companies? Think again!

Cyber threats in 2026 affect businesses of all sizes, but protecting yours doesn't have to be complicated or technical.

Join us for August's RBSN Biz Bite: Cybersecurity for Non-Tech Business Owners: How to Protect Your Business in 2026. Guest speaker Subhayan Thakurta will break down simple, realistic steps you can take right away to keep your business safe.

📅 Date: Tuesday, August 18, 2026
⏰ Time: 11:00 AM MST
🎟️ Cost: FREE!

Don't leave your business vulnerable. Save your spot today!

Register on Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/cybersecurity-for-non-tech-business-owners-protect-your-business-in-2026-tickets-1992140059545?aff=oddtdtcreator

Have you been soaking up the sunshine and enjoying the longer evenings? ☀️😎 We’re almost halfway through summer, so take advantage of this long weekend! On August 3, the Polytechnic is closed in observance of Heritage Day.

We will return to normal hours on August 4th!

In addition, please note these important dates!
August 1st - Spring Term 2027 Registration Opens

August 7 - Summer’s mid-point

August 14 - Last day of Summer classes

August 15 - Last day to apply for Fall term

August 20 - First day of Summer Term Final Exams

August 27 - Tuition Fees for Fall Term and Full year courses are due

September 1 - New Student Orientation!

September 2 - First day of Fall Term classes

RDP supports the next generation of Indigenous agricultural leaders and advances Indigenous Agriculture, Applied Research, and Education through a formalized collaboration with the National Circle For Indigenous Agriculture and Food (NCIAF).

By signing the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), RDP and NCIAF strengthen our shared commitment to advancing Indigenous agriculture, food sovereignty and community-driven education and research.

Under the MOU, the Parties will explore collaborative applied research projects that support Indigenous food systems, develop and deliver education and training tailored to Indigenous learners and coordinate co‑marketing and outreach to expand awareness and engagement. A joint Partnership Committee will guide the work, meeting semi‑annually to monitor progress and identify new opportunities for impact.

“Together, we are creating space for community-informed research, culturally relevant education, and stronger connections that elevate Indigenous leadership, innovation, and contribution across agriculture and food. Grounded in trust and guided by reconciliation in practice, this partnership will help build a more inclusive, resilient food system and deliver lasting outcomes for Indigenous communities, learners, and the future of agriculture in Canada.” - Kallie Wood, President and CEO of the NCIAF

Read the full story here: https://rdpolytech.ca/news/rdp-national-circle-indigenous-agriculture-food-sign-mou

Let’s explore campus together!

Drop-In campus tours are happening this summer for first-year and prospective students! No need to register, meet at the main doors and tours will be leaving every 30 minutes.

Wednesday, July 29, 9-11am
Thursday, August 13, 1-3pm
Friday, August 28, 1-3pm
Monday August 31, 9-11am
Tuesday, September 1, 9-11am ( During New Student Orientation)

Questions? Feel free to DM!

From curious beginners to confident culinarians! Culinary Arts graduates marked an exciting milestone with diplomas in hand, surrounded by friends and smiles all around.

They perfected the art of plating, refined knife skills, balanced complex flavours in bold new ways, and crafted pastry delights all in two years. Now, we can't wait to see where their careers take them!

For National Culinary Arts Month and Culinarians Day on July 25, we're raising a fork to all the professional chefs, bakers, and food artisans who make every plate count. 🍴 Behind every masterfully plated meal are years of practice, long days, and a commitment to continually refining their craft.

Keep an eye out for Cornerstone Dining as it reopens for lunch and dinner service this academic year, where a new class of Culinary Arts students will be dishing out a taste of their talent.

rdpolytech.ca/programs/culinary-arts-diploma

RDP is seeking to fill the role of two Student Residence related job opportunities:

Assistant Residence Maintenance Technician: https://employment.rdpolytech.ca/postings/7515

Residence Life Lead Attendant: https://employment.rdpolytech.ca/postings/7505

Red Deer Polytechnic Residence