WINNIPEG: The Manitoba Institute of Trades and Technology (MITT) has announced a gradual wind-down of its operations following a sharp 55 percent decline in international student admissions, rendering its existing operational framework financially unsustainable. Popular among international applicants—including a significant number from the Punjabi community—for its specialized technical and vocational training, the institute saw international tuition revenues drop drastically over two consecutive academic cycles.
Under an institutional transition plan, Red River College Polytechnic (RRC Polytech) is slated to assume control of selected academic programs and campus facilities beginning in fall 2026. Operations will consolidate at the South Winnipeg campus, spanning the Henlow Bay and Fultz Boulevard properties. Officials affirmed that enrolled students will face no interruption in their studies, retaining the right to complete their coursework and earn credentials directly under the MITT banner. Meanwhile, prospective applicants entering trade, healthcare, business, and technology streams will be admitted through RRC Polytech. Community representatives noted that while the restructuring alters a long-established pathway for overseas youth, the transition framework ensures current students can finish their programs as scheduled.
