November 15, 2024
Manitoba Government Invests in Skilled Workers to Grow Economy, Create Good Jobs
The Manitoba government is investing over $846,000 in four innovative projects through the Sector Council Program to train skilled workers in the areas of digital media, construction technology, waste management, creative arts and agri-foods, Business, Mining, Trade and Job Creation Minister Jamie Moses and Innovation and New Technology Minister Mike Moroz announced today.
“Manitoba's sector councils are creating good jobs, increasing productivity and training more Manitobans in key industries,” said Moses. “Our government is proud to support these innovative, collaborative projects that bring more opportunities to learn emerging and in-demand skills for today's economy.”
“I’m thrilled our government is stepping up to support made in Manitoba technologies through the Sector Council Program,” said Moroz. “By investing in Manitoba’s skilled workers, we’re growing innovative industries across the province.”
The sector councils and projects receiving funding are:
- New Media Manitoba and On Screen Manitoba – virtual production film training at StudioLab xR;
- Manitoba Construction Sector Council and New Media Manitoba – construction technology project training to operate specialized drone equipment (LiDAR-equipped drones and Unreal Engine platforms);
- Manitoba Environmental Industries Association, Manitoba Construction Sector Council, Manitoba Trucking Association and Supply Chain Manitoba – training and workforce development strategy for waste management facility workers in Manitoba communities; and
- Creative Manitoba and Food and Beverage Manitoba – the Northern Arts and Food Project will develop and sustain new partnerships to promote northern careers in the creative arts and agri-food sectors and increase relevant training and learning opportunities with stronger alignment of regional needs. This project will build capacity for pilot projects within and between the creative arts and agri-food sectors, in partnership with organizations such as University College of the North and ImagiNorthern.
“With global targets for net-zero emissions driving sectors like critical mineral mining and energy transition, Manitoba is well positioned to take advantage of the growing low-carbon economy,” said Jack Winram, executive director, Manitoba Environmental Industries Association (MEIA). “Workforce development support through the Manitoba Sector Council Program is critical to realizing our low-carbon advantage, avoiding bottlenecks for recruitment and upskilling, and leveraging other investments in key areas of need.”
Since 1991, sector councils have brought together stakeholders to invest in Manitoba workers, grow the economy and address the changing needs of the workforce.
Since 2023 sector councils have leveraged an additional $9.6 million in industry funding and supported more than 62,000 participants, the minister noted.
For more information about the Sector Council Program, visit: www.gov.mb.ca/jec/busdev/financial/scp.html.
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