Robertson College Winnipeg

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265 Notre Dame Ave, Winnipeg, MB R3B 1N9
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• Jen D

  21 November 2017

  Sketchy admission policies not designed for success of the student but rather maximum profit for a fledgling "college." I have reached out for help but the answer I received was quite unsatisfactory. Do NOT go in debt for a program that will NOT help you.
  
  UPDATE TO OWNER'S RESPONSE: I have phoned and spoken with someone in admissions who told me over the phone that a Grade 12 was required for entry. Later phone conversations with Rita Kroeker and Wayne Palendat revealed that a Grade 12 isn't necessarily required. However, they brushed me off so I made a formal complaint with the office of Manitoba Private Vocational Institutions.
  
  FURTHER UPDATE AS of DEC 2016: Unfortunately, my complaint was made with the office of Manitoba Private Vocational Institutions after the statue of limitations (which is 12 months). I continued my pleading directly with Robertson College; however, this pleading fell on deaf ears. They stand by their initial decision that a person with a barely-passing Grade 8 education qualifies for admission to this post-secondary educational program. As this is their standard, one can imagine the quality of the program.
  
  I am advocating for a young person who was deceived into taking this program. This person - arguably for foreseeable reasons - wasn't able to complete the program. After being granted admission to this post-secondary education, this young person used the admission letter to gain government student loans and student credit with RBC. All this with a piece of paper from Robertson college.
  
  To grant admission to a person with a barely-passing Grade 8 education was incredibly I.R.R.E.S.P.O.N.S.I.B.L.E. There are only 2 ways to reconcile this in my mind. Either Robertson College knows that this Vet Office Assistant program is a laughable sub-par education and will admit anyone without any hope of success. Or, worse yet, they knew she'd fail and didn't care. Government student loans were doled out as fail-safe profit for Robertson College. Now this young person is stuck paying student loans. And, doesn't have an education. And, doesn't have a job.
  
  If Robertson College really cared about students' futures, they'd do something to make this right. She came out with $7k in debts. It's IRRESPONSIBLE and IMMORAL to put this heavy load on someone who besides having only a barely-passing Grade 8 education also has some health issues. So . . . . very . . . . wrong.
  
  FURTHER UPDATE AS OF MARCH 1, 2017: Continuing to pay off loans. Still no attempt by Robertson to communicate or make things right.
  
  FURTHER UPDATE AS OF APRIL 3, 2017: Robertson College contacted me to "reiterate that the processes and transactions associated with *****'s enrollment at Robertson College, the subsequent withdrawal and the calculations/processing of refunds all followed policies/guidelines of the College, Manitoba Student Aid and the Department of Education - Private Vocational Institutions (PVI)."
  
  Basically, he states that they followed the letter of the law in regard to refunding a small portion of tuition as dictated by law. I do not disagree with this statement.
  
  However, this fails to answer the question . . . . . why did they allow someone with a barely passing Grade 8 education into a post-secondary education program?
  
  FURTHER UPDATE AS OF MAY 15, 2017: Still working on paying the student debt.
  
  FURTHER UPDATE AS OF JUNE 26, 2017: Still working on paying the student debts.
  
  FURTHER UPDATE AS OF AUGUST 11, 2017: Still working on paying the student debts.
  
  FURTHER UPDATE AS OF NOVEMBER 21, 2017: Still working on paying the student debts.

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• Jen Derksen

  12 August 2017

  Sketchy admission policies not designed for success of the student but rather maximum profit for a fledgling "college." I have reached out for help but the answer I received was quite unsatisfactory. Do NOT go in debt for a program that will NOT help you.
  
  UPDATE TO OWNER'S RESPONSE: I have phoned and spoken with someone in admissions who told me over the phone that a Grade 12 was required for entry. Later phone conversations with Rita Kroeker and Wayne Palendat revealed that a Grade 12 isn't necessarily required. However, they brushed me off so I made a formal complaint with the office of Manitoba Private Vocational Institutions.
  
  FURTHER UPDATE AS of DEC 2016: Unfortunately, my complaint was made with the office of Manitoba Private Vocational Institutions after the statue of limitations (which is 12 months). I continued my pleading directly with Robertson College; however, this pleading fell on deaf ears. They stand by their initial decision that a person with a barely-passing Grade 8 education qualifies for admission to this post-secondary educational program. As this is their standard, one can imagine the quality of the program.
  
  I am advocating for a young person who was deceived into taking this program. This person - arguably for foreseeable reasons - wasn't able to complete the program. After being granted admission to this post-secondary education, this young person used the admission letter to gain government student loans and student credit with RBC. All this with a piece of paper from Robertson college.
  
  To grant admission to a person with a barely-passing Grade 8 education was incredibly I.R.R.E.S.P.O.N.S.I.B.L.E. There are only 2 ways to reconcile this in my mind. Either Robertson College knows that this Vet Office Assistant program is a laughable sub-par education and will admit anyone without any hope of success. Or, worse yet, they knew she'd fail and didn't care. Government student loans were doled out as fail-safe profit for Robertson College. Now this young person is stuck paying student loans. And, doesn't have an education. And, doesn't have a job.
  
  If Robertson College really cared about students' futures, they'd do something to make this right. She came out with $7k in debts. It's IRRESPONSIBLE and IMMORAL to put this heavy load on someone who besides having only a barely-passing Grade 8 education also has some health issues. So . . . . very . . . . wrong.
  
  FURTHER UPDATE AS OF MARCH 1, 2017: Continuing to pay off loans. Still no attempt by Robertson to communicate or make things right.
  
  FURTHER UPDATE AS OF APRIL 3, 2017: Robertson College contacted me to "reiterate that the processes and transactions associated with *****'s enrollment at Robertson College, the subsequent withdrawal and the calculations/processing of refunds all followed policies/guidelines of the College, Manitoba Student Aid and the Department of Education - Private Vocational Institutions (PVI)."
  
  Basically, he states that they followed the letter of the law in regard to refunding a small portion of tuition as dictated by law. I do not disagree with this statement.
  
  However, this fails to answer the question . . . . . why did they allow someone with a barely passing Grade 8 education into a post-secondary education program?
  
  FURTHER UPDATE AS OF MAY 15, 2017: Still working on paying the student debt.
  
  FURTHER UPDATE AS OF JUNE 26, 2017: Still working on paying the student debts.
  
  FURTHER UPDATE AS OF AUGUST 11, 2017: Still working on paying the student debts.

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• Courtney B

  20 July 2017

  Waste of time and money
  Don't bother with this place. It's garbage.

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• Jfn482

  15 June 2017

  Taking Business Administration. Positive experience so far and would recommend for anyone considering a certificate or Diploma program. Staff are very courteous and professional and the facility is well maintained.

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• Alex Yewchyn

  05 June 2017

  The way the school is we get nowhere they modify our hours by breaking the law
  Waste of my time and money to finish my program
  The manager of education is not of any help
  Students first to them means get the money and that's it

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• Bryce Bastiaanssen

  26 May 2017

  Waste of money and time! Do not ever go here; worst staff, and polices that are compleatly unnessissary!
  Class rooms that do not provide a quiet place to learn
  Administration who can not resolve conflict.
  Ugly mandatory uniforms (for most programs)
  
  Just a cash grab
  Stay far away from this scam of a "school"

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• Jen Derksen

  04 April 2017

  Sketchy admission policies not designed for success of the student but rather maximum profit for a fledgling "college." I have reached out for help but the answer I received was quite unsatisfactory. Do NOT go in debt for a program that will NOT help you.
  
  UPDATE TO OWNER'S RESPONSE: I have phoned and spoken with someone in admissions who told me over the phone that a Grade 12 was required for entry. Later phone conversations with Rita Kroeker and Wayne Palendat revealed that a Grade 12 isn't necessarily required. However, they brushed me off so I made a formal complaint with the office of Manitoba Private Vocational Institutions.
  
  FURTHER UPDATE AS of DEC 2016: Unfortunately, my complaint was made with the office of Manitoba Private Vocational Institutions after the statue of limitations (which is 12 months). I continued my pleading directly with Robertson College; however, this pleading fell on deaf ears. They stand by their initial decision that a person with a barely-passing Grade 8 education qualifies for admission to this post-secondary educational program. As this is their standard, one can imagine the quality of the program.
  
  I am advocating for a young person who was deceived into taking this program. This person - arguably for foreseeable reasons - wasn't able to complete the program. After being granted admission to this post-secondary education, this young person used the admission letter to gain government student loans and student credit with RBC. All this with a piece of paper from Robertson college.
  
  To grant admission to a person with a barely-passing Grade 8 education was incredibly I.R.R.E.S.P.O.N.S.I.B.L.E. There are only 2 ways to reconcile this in my mind. Either Robertson College knows that this Vet Office Assistant program is a laughable sub-par education and will admit anyone without any hope of success. Or, worse yet, they knew she'd fail and didn't care. Government student loans were doled out as fail-safe profit for Robertson College. Now this young person is stuck paying student loans. And, doesn't have an education. And, doesn't have a job.
  
  If Robertson College really cared about students' futures, they'd do something to make this right. She came out with $7k in debts. It's IRRESPONSIBLE and IMMORAL to put this heavy load on someone who besides having only a barely-passing Grade 8 education also has some health issues. So . . . . very . . . . wrong.
  
  FURTHER UPDATE AS OF MARCH 1, 2017: Continuing to pay off loans. Still no attempt by Robertson to communicate or make things right.
  
  FURTHER UPDATE AS OF APRIL 3, 2071: Robertson College contacted me to "reiterate that the processes and transactions associated with *****'s enrollment at Robertson College, the subsequent withdrawal and the calculations/processing of refunds all followed policies/guidelines of the College, Manitoba Student Aid and the Department of Education - Private Vocational Institutions (PVI)."
  
  Basically, he states that they followed the letter of the law in regard to refunding a small portion of tuition as dictated by law. I do not disagree with this statement.
  
  However, this fails to answer the question . . . . . why did they allow someone with a barely passing Grade 8 education into a post-secondary education program?

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• Chrysta Vanwalleghem

  17 February 2017

  If you value your education in the slightest, avoid Robertson College at all costs.

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• Jose Macdonald

  22 January 2017

  Would NOT recommend Robertson College to anyone. Majority of the staff are uneducated and have no idea what they are doing. They'll place you in a practicum that has nothing to do with the material you learn in class. Save yourself the time and money and go somewhere else. Such a terrible experience.

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• Thetruemask

  16 June 2016

  Didn't attend but met with admissions . Darryl Dario was a nice guy, helpful. Some of the courses do seem laughable especially, vet tech and massage therapist. Was interested in the the med lab assistant, or network technician. But decided against the programs. Seemed a bit iffy.

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• Anuk Blum

  14 May 2016

  I went there many years ago. Took Broadcasting. I should have never gone there. I've had higher education in another country, degrees and post-secondary education. It was easy for me. The fees were ridiculous high, overpriced. Joe Mac Donald was one of the instructors. Arrogant, disrespectful, came in late, got kicked out from the CBC, probably for the same reasons. I did not learn much.
  Edna, the only good instructor there for typing and computer skills.
  At the end of the course, they were supposed to send us to a TV station for training, which I already had. He sent me to Intermedia news agency, discriminating me against the others, who did not even know English properly, not to mention other languages. Racist and xenophobe like a lot of people in that city. I've got nothing for going there. Do not go there. Take a University course, go to University and learn a skill, go to the school of Medicine, Engineering, useful trades.
  I found out Joe Mac Donald got fired from Robertson too. And for the right reasons. Very perfidious character and lazy. In the meantime, I live happily in Europe and don't miss my time there. I have horrible memories of those years spent in Winnipeg and the months spent studying at Robertson College.

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