Depending upon the second-year specialization chosen, the participant may complete the program with several credits transferable to other programs. Many participants will choose to complete BOTH the community development and the social entrepreneurship programs, in which case they will be able to take advantage of more transferable credits between the programs.
The following university offers credit for the Social
Innovation and Community Development Program:
University of Winnipeg
- Graduates of the Social
Innovation and Community Development diploma program, with a second-year specialization in Community Development or Indigenous Social Entrepreneurship from
RRC Polytech, are able to transfer 30 credit hours towards the Bachelor of
Arts Degree in Urban and Inner-City Studies at the University of Winnipeg.
Breakdown of Credit Hours
RRC Polytech: 30 credit hours
University of Winnipeg: 60 credit hours (3-Year
degree) or 90 (4 Year or Honours degree)
The Urban and Inner-City Studies Program website is located at: https://www.uwinnipeg.ca/urban-inner-city-studies/
RRC Polytech’s Social Innovation and Community Development program is proud to be accredited by the Council for the Advancement of Native Development Officers (CANDO), a national Indigenous-led organization dedicated to strengthening Indigenous economic development and community capacity across Canada.
Through CANDO accreditation, students successfully completing the Community Development or Indigenous Social Entrepreneurship will receive the Technician Aboriginal Economic Developer (TAED) designation. Students also gain access to professional development opportunities, industry connections, and CANDO’s national network of Indigenous economic development leaders and professionals.
This accreditation strengthens RRC Polytech’s commitment to supporting Indigenous economic development, entrepreneurship, and community prosperity while helping graduates build the knowledge, skills, and professional connections needed to contribute to Indigenous communities and organizations across Canada.
Students are eligible to apply for the National Indigenous Economic Education Foundation (NIEEF) Scholarship.
