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 2024 – June 2025 – Grades 5 – 12
Young Women’s Conference – Norway House – October 17, 2024
Young Women’s Conference – ONLINE VIA ZOOM – October 23, 2024
Young Women’s Grade 6 Trades & Technology Olympics – Flin Flon – Northern Mining Academy – November 7, 2024
Grade 6 Trades and Technology Olympics – Thompson – Thompson Regional Community Centre – November 20, 2024
Extreme Sledding Challenge – Thompson – March 19, 2025 – Grade 7
Northern Manitoba Skills Challenge – The Pas – February 20, 2025
Skills Manitoba Competition – Red River College Polytech – April 10, 2025
Grade 8 Northern Skilled Trades and Technology Showcase – Thompson – Thompson Regional Community Centre – April 30, 2025
Grade 8 Northern Skilled Trades and Technology Showcase – The Pas – Roy H. Johnston Arena – May 6, 2025 – Grade 8
Skills Canada National Competition – Regina, Saskatchewan – May 28 – May 31, 2025
For more information on the Northern Programs, please contact Michelle Pruder at michellep@skillscanada.com