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
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Northern In-School Program Flyer |
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Young Women's Conference Flyer - Norway House |
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Young Women's Conference Registration Form - Norway House |
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Young Women's Grade 6 Trades and Technology Olympics Flyer - Flin Flon |
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Young Women's Grade 6 Trades and Technology Olympics Registration Form - Flin Flon |
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Grade 6 Trades and Technology Olympics Flyer - Thompson |
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Grade 6 Trades and Technology Olympics Registration Form - Thompson |
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Extreme Sledding Challenge Flyer - Thompson |
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Extreme Sledding Challenge Registration Form - Thompson |
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Grade 8 Northern Trades and Technology Flyer - Thompson |
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Grade 8 Northern Trades and Technology Registration Form - Thompson |
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Grade 8 Northern Skilled Trades and Technology Showcase Flyer - The Pas |
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Grade 8 Northern Skilled Trades and Technology Showcase Registration Form - The Pas |
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