May 21, 2025
Manitoba Government Investing $2 Million in Employment and Training Programs
– – –Funding Agreements with Social Enterprises Will Help Low-Income Manitobans Secure Good Jobs: Moses
The Manitoba government is investing $2 million to help 150 Manitobans facing employment barriers access employment and training programs to gain the skills and qualifications needed to secure good jobs and a sustainable income, Business, Mining, Trade and Job Creation Minister Jamie Moses announced today.
“Every Manitoban deserves the opportunity to find good jobs in our province,” said Moses. “We’re investing in our partners to grow our economy, reduce employment barriers and make sure every Manitoban has a pathway to success.”
The investment includes funding to BUILD Inc., an Indigenous non-profit social enterprise, to train and support individuals facing multiple employment barriers to secure long-term careers in the trades.
“This investment from the provincial government for our training program has kickstarted a bright future for Manitobans facing employment barriers in the trades,” said Sean Hogan, executive director, BUILD Inc. “These funds will allow us to continue building hope for families in our community by providing a pathway to a success in the construction sector and allow them to contribute in a positive way to the growth of the Manitoba economy.”
The Manitoba government is also providing funding to Purpose Construction’s Purpose Homes Construction Skills Training Program to develop the next generation of tradespeople in Manitoba and increase diversity in the construction trades, noted the minister.
An Investment in SEED Winnipeg’s BEST program, will provide low-income entrepreneurs including newcomers with the skills and support they need to launch successful businesses, added Moses.
The three programs together will support 150 Manitobans to gain skills training and employment opportunities.
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