May 7, 2024
Manitoba Government Honours Outstanding New Journeypersons at Highest Achievement Awards Ceremony
The Manitoba government is proudly recognizing the exemplary work and dedication of newly certified journeypersons along with their employers, Economic Development, Investment, Trade and Natural Resources Minister Jamie Moses announced today.
“Your determination while maintaining high performance in your respective trades is admirable and I am honoured to have been able to present awards to this distinguished group,” said Moses. “We recognize the importance of the trades in the Manitoba labour market and are building our workforce by investing in apprenticeship training.”
The 32nd annual Apprenticeship Highest Achievement Awards ceremony last week at the Legislative Building recognized 40 newly certified journeypersons who were the highest-achieving graduates in their respective trades, based on academic accomplishments and on-the-job performance.
As part of the ceremony, two additional awards were presented to individuals achieving the highest standing on the certification exam through the trades qualification stream:
- Nelson Benevides received the Ron Krishka Memorial Award for highest achievement through trades qualification among domestic applicants for the trade of concrete finisher; and
- Jaspreet Singh received the Internationally Experienced Tradesperson Award for highest achievement through trades qualification among international applicants for the trade of automotive service technician.
The contribution of the employers and mentors who supported the journeypersons in their success was also recognized at the event. Their contribution to the practical training of apprentices is integral to building a skilled workforce in Manitoba, the minister said.
“Manitoba’s apprenticeship system recognizes the importance of apprenticeship training, as it works to address Manitoba’s labour market demands and remains responsive to industry needs,” said Tanya Palson, chair, Apprenticeship and Certification Board. “Investing in apprentices in Manitoba is an investment into the skilled labour force and economic growth of our province.”
The Manitoba government is investing an additional $1.5 million in funding towards apprentice technical training to help grow the skilled labour force, lift the freeze on adult learning and expand apprenticeship opportunities to help more Manitobans find a good job and provide for their families, the minister noted.
Apprenticeship Manitoba co-ordinates the training and certification of skilled trades workers in Manitoba. Apprenticeship Manitoba offers training and certification in over 50 trade programs.
For more information, visit www.manitoba.ca/apprenticeship.
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Manitoba’s Apprenticeship Highest Achievement Award Recipients 2024 - https://www.gov.mb.ca/asset_library/en/newslinks/2024/BG-Journeyperson_Award_Recipients-EDITNR.pdf