Spring 2025 Open House
Explore RDP
Get a behind-the-scenes look at #MyRDP at our Spring 2025 Open House!
Red Deer Polytechnic offers programs that will challenge, inspire and prepare you for your future. Join us on March 29 to learn more about our programs and discover the wide array of available student services.
If you're graduating high school or looking at different career options, you won't want to miss this event!
Plan your day!
Free parking for all attendees
Visit our main entrance to find assistance with wayfinding and answer any questions you may have
Speak to the experts - Come equipped with questions to interact with faculty representing all programs offered at RDP
Attend a demonstration - Check out booths, classrooms and labs offering demonstrations of what you can learn and do to make the most of your talents at RDP
Learn about services - Interact with staff to learn more about the services RDP offers to students including, health and wellness, food services, bookstore, funding, awards and even employment opportunities with RDP
Apply to attend for free during the event
We look forward to welcoming you to campus and thank you for your interest in attending RDP.
Open House Activities
Starbucks will be open from 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Our Campus Store will be open 8:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Join us for free lunch at 11:00 AM in the Farside (while supplies last)
General Information Sessions & Application Support
- 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM - Free Applications being offered in the Library (for credit programs only)
- 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM - Residence tours! Tours start every half hour from the Residence Booth
Program-Specific Sessions
- 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM - Coming soon
Trades & Apprenticeship Sessions
Join us from 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM for a variety of demonstrations and try-a-trade activities
Automotive Service Technician - Demonstrations and interactive stations - 837 Shop
Carpenter - Try-a-trade activity in Room 804
Cook/Culinary - Try-a-trade activity in Cornerstone Cafe
Electrician - Demonstrations and tours in Room 801L
Heavy Equipment Technician - Interactive opportunities and displays in Room 834
Industrial Mechanic (Millwright) - Interactive Hydraulics & Refrigeration Demo - Shop Tour in Room 834
Instrumentation and Control Technician - Distillation Column and the Three Phase Separator lab operational in Room 960B
Locksmith - Demonstration in the Patch
Parts Technician - Materials Technician - Demonstration in the Patch
Plumber - Try-a-trade activity in Room 818
Sprinkler System Installer - spray booth demo and do a fire extinguisher exercise in Room 960A
Steamfitter/Pipefitter - Try-a-trade activity in Room 820N
Welder - Try-a-trade activity in Room 824S