Red Deer Polytechnic Education and Career Expo
More opportunities to plan your path. More connections to pave your way.
Thursday, April 27, 2023
9 am to 8 pm (see below for session information)
Red Deer Polytechnic main campus building
100 College Blvd, Red Deer
Parking will be free during the event
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Learn more about the event:
What is RDP's Education and Career Expo?
Red Deer Polytechnic is thrilled to present our first annual Education and Career Expo.
The day will offer an immersive and impactful opportunity for future students, current RDP students and community members to learn about our programs and connect with exhibitors and employers. Get all the information you need to plan your future career!
RDP’s Education and Career Expo will be tailored for different ages and audiences throughout the day. At each session, attendees will learn about RDP’s programs, and they can connect with exhibitors and employers from across central Alberta.
Red Deer Polytechnic’s Education and Career Expo is presented with support from the Government of Alberta.
Session One | Thursday, April 27 | 9 am to 3 pm
What will be offered?
- Information on RDP's programs, including program presentations, tours and connections with our Academic Advisors, Schools and Service Areas
- Opportunities to engage with exhibitors and community partners, increasing your awareness through hands-on and interactive exhibitor booths
- Since Session One is for secondary students, their attendance is planned through their schools.
- Teachers and school administrators: If you would like to have your students attend, we can help. Complete this form to plan your participation in RDP's Education and Career Expo.
Session Two | Thursday, April 27 | 5 pm to 8 pm
Who is it for?
- High school students
- Post-secondary students, including current RDP students
- Community members looking to enter the workforce or those seeking a career change
What will be offered?
- Information on RDP's programs, including program presentations, tours and connections with our Academic Advisors, Schools and Service Areas
- Opportunities to engage with exhibitors and community partners, increasing your awareness through hands-on and interactive exhibitor booths
- Session Two is a drop-in event, so you are welcome to come as it works for your schedule. The event ends at 8 pm.
Employers and Community Partners
Connect with your future employees.
At the Red Deer Polytechnic Education and Career Expo, employers and community partners can connect with more than 4,000 high school and post-secondary students, along with community members, who are looking to enter the workforce or are seeking a career change.
Employers and community partners will be invited to apply with their organization's information and ideas for an interactive and engaging display. Applications will be evaluated based on the quality of their engagement idea and time of application in comparison to other employers from their industry to ensure equal representation that meets student experience needs.
Potential exhibitors can apply here
Selected exhibitors will pay an investment of $200. Booth representatives must be available from 9 am to 8 pm and will be provided lunch and dinner.
Community Members
Learn about your future opportunities.
Community members from Red Deer and central Alberta are invited to attend the Red Deer Polytechnic Education and Career Expo. Whether you are entering the workforce, looking for a career change or thinking about going back to school, you will learn about your potential pathways here.