Skills Manitoba in partnership with our Northern Partners, is working to inform northerners about the skills that they need to fill  jobs in the North.

Northern Manitoba Sector Council predicts that the north will need about 2,000 to 2,500 skilled young people —-for all industrial trades—-during the next five years.  There is a skilled labour shortage looming  and unemployment crisis in the north.

Skills Manitoba understands that careers in skilled trades make a great first choice career choice.  Our Northern programs will inform students on the hundreds of career opportunities available in the construction, industrial, transportation and technology sectors.

We are pleased to offer engaging, hands on learning opportunities to both middle school and high school students across Manitoba.

We currently are offering:

Northern In-School Program Presentations – September 2025 – June 2026 – Grades 5 – 12

Young Women’s Conference – Norway House – October 15, 2025

Young Women’s Conference – ONLINE VIA ZOOM – October 22, 2025

Young Women’s Grade 6 Trades & Technology Olympics – Flin Flon – Northern Mining Academy – November 5, 2025

Grade 6 Trades and Technology Olympics – Thompson – Thompson Regional Community Centre – November 19, 2025

Northern Manitoba Skills Challenge – Mary Duncan School in The Pas as well as other schools in the North  – February 18, 2026

Extreme Sledding Challenge – Thompson – Thompson Regional Community Centre – March 18, 2026 – Grade 7

Skills Manitoba Competition – Red River College Polytech – April 9, 2026

Grade 8 Northern Skilled Trades and Technology Showcase – Thompson – Thompson Regional Community Centre – April 29, 2026

Grade 8 Northern Skilled Trades and Technology Showcase – The Pas – University College of the North – May 6, 2026 – Grade 8

Skills Canada National Competition – Toronto, Ontario  – May 27 – May 30, 2026

 

For more information on the Northern Programs, please contact  Emily Pruder at emilyp@skillscanada.com