Our History
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:
- providing unique programs to raise awareness of current and emerging skilled trades and technology careers;
- bringing Canadian youth into a competitive spotlight;
- developing dynamic partnerships with agencies and organizations involved in promoting skilled trades and technology; and
- identifying and using best practices
Vision
To attract young Manitobans to careers in skilled trades and technology
Mission
Skills Canada Manitoba will be a leader and vital partner in meeting Manitoba's skilled workforce needs