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Manitoba Government Media Release | <\/p>\nManitoba Government Media Release | <\/p>\n
Announced by Education and Training Minister Ian Wishart: The provincial government is providing support to help unemployed or underemployed individuals in northern Manitoba work toward certification as heavy-duty technicians, agricultural equipment technicians, and truck and transport mechanics.<\/p>\n
\u201cOur government is helping Manitobans get the training and experience needed to access rewarding, high-quality employment,\u201d said Wishart. \u201cWe are continuing work on the development and implementation of Manitoba\u2019s Look North initiative, which will create jobs, increase investment and ensure long-term stability for the region\u2019s people and economy.\u201d<\/p>\n
The province will provide almost $250,000 for the initiative, which takes candidates through the Level 1 accredited pre-employment training and industrial experience needed to progress toward Red Seal Certification. Red Seal Certification allows qualified tradespeople to work anywhere in Canada where their trade is designated, without having to write further examinations.<\/p>\n
A total of 16 seats are currently available for the program, which is managed by the Northern Manitoba Sector Council, a not-for-profit corporation representing the region\u2019s major employers in the mining, forestry and energy sectors.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe Swan Valley Mechanical Trades Initiative will enable residents from Swan River and the surrounding region to enhance their skills and build bright futures for their families in northern Manitoba,\u201d said Rick Wowchuk, MLA for Swan River, who visited the Swan River Trades Centre today on behalf of the minister. \u201cOur government recognizes the impact that a strengthened northern economy will have on the entire province of Manitoba.\u201d<\/p>\n
The minister noted the program was developed to assist northern employers\u2019 with the recruitment, training and retention of northern and Indigenous people for employment opportunities.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe\u2019re so encouraged by the support from the Manitoba government for this project,\u201d said Doug Lauvstad, executive director, Northern Manitoba Sector Council. \u201cThis partnership will help us meet demand for skilled tradespeople in high-demand careers, and ensure local people can access local jobs that enrich their families and their communities.\u201d<\/p>\n
The minister noted the program works closely with local employers and support from Volvo was critical to its development.<\/p>\n
The program begins January 2017<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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