Skills Canada Manitoba (established in 1998) is a not for profit, charitable organization that works with employers, educators, labour groups and governments to reposition skilled trades and technology careers, as a first choice career option for Manitoba youth. The Skills organization guides students toward available opportunities in skilled trades and technology through events and programs like the skills competition. Skills Canada Manitoba and its partners in business, industry, labour, education, and government, are helping to secure Manitoba’s future skilled workforce needs by:
To attract young Manitobans to careers in skilled trades and technology.
Skills Canada Manitoba will be a leader and vital partner in meeting Manitoba’s skilled workforce needs.
www.skillsmanitoba.ca
A one day conference for young women in Grades 6 – 12 to learn about trade and technology careers available in today’s employment market. The conference will highlight different vocations in trades and technology, introduce young women to women mentors working in the trades or technology field and provide employment and career planning information.
8:30 – 10:00 am
10:00 – 10:05 am
10:05 – 10:15 am
10:15 – 11:00 am
11:00 – 11:10 am
11:10 – 11:25 am
11:25 – 11:30 am
11:30 – 1:00 pm