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Abilities

Canada’s Lifestyle Magazine for people with disabilities.

Accessibility Manitoba​

Stay current with information you need to know about accessibility laws in Manitoba, access training and take part in a number of disability awareness events held annually. Sign up for Accessibility News.

Canada's Best Diversity Employers

Recognizes employers across Canada that have exceptional workplace diversity and inclusiveness programs.

Canadian Council on Rehabilitation and Work

Offers job search assistance, employer incentives, accommodation assessments, consulting services to promote and support meaningful and equitable employment of persons with disabilities.. Provides a range of services for employers, from consulting, to hiring and retention, and disability confidence training.

Employability Assistance for People with Disabilities - Province of Manitoba (E…

Offers a wide range of employment focused services to assist adults with disabilities in preparing for, obtaining and maintaining employment.

Learning Disabilities Association of Manitoba - Job Fit

Assists individuals with learning disabilities and ADHD improve and enhance their employability and job-readiness skills.

Manitoba Possible

Provides services to Manitobans with disabilities and their families and communities by eliminating  barriers to full and equal participation through a variety of programs and services for people with disabilities.

Job Accommodation Network

A free source of expert, and confidential guidance on workplace accommodations and disability employment issues.

Jobs Ability Canada

An exclusive online job bank for individuals with disabilities.

Planning Alternative Tomorrows With Hope (PDF)

A creative planning tool that uses both process and graphic facilitation to create a shared vision of a positive future for individuals, families, teams and whole organizations.

Entrepreneurs with Disabilities Program

Offers business services to people with disabilities or health conditions interested in starting a business in rural Manitoba.

Employment Works Canada

Assisting autistic individuals build employable skills and create more inclusive workplaces. Designed for individuals who want to enter or return to the workforce, it provides employment preparedness training and support, combined with job sampling and hands-on experience to adults with autism and other disabilities.

Autism Spectrum / ADHD Not Neuro typical

Connects to links for people with autism who are ready to begin a job search or navigating a transition to adulthood.

Podcasts

The Power to Achieve

Inspirational individuals sharing their stories.​

Resources for Career Professionals Working with Ex-offenders

Access reports, tip sheets, articles that  valuable information and programming that could be useful to career practitioners working with ex-offenders.

Effective Practices for Counselling Ex-offenders

Strategies to build effective counselling relationships.

The Newcomer Employment Hub

The Hub is an innovative online job tool that creates quality job matches between newcomer job seekers and Manitoba employers.

Work in Manitoba

Information for those seeking temporary employment in Manitoba, visit Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) and other highlights of working in Manitoba.

Planning to Work In Manitoba Canada? An Essential Workbook for Newcomers (PDF)

Created for internationally trained individuals who are considering moving to the province of Manitoba or who have recently arrived.

Jewish Child and Family Services

Links to pertinent information on settlement and employment in Winnipeg and Canada.

Networking for Newcomers - video

Learn about networking etiquette.

Career Planning Lesson 1

An introduction to career development and career planning and self exploration.

Career Planning Lesson 2

Exploring career options.

Career Planning Lesson 3

Making decisions and setting goals.

Career Planning Lesson 4

Implementing your career plan.

Change and Transition Lesson 1

Understanding change and transitions - understand the impact of change and process of transition.

Change and Transition Lesson 2

Challenges newcomers might experience in a new county and suggested coping strategies.

Change and Transition Lesson 3

Tips and strategies to build resilience when dealing  with career transitions.

Change and Transition Lesson 4​

Entering the Manitoba Labour Market - Introductory lesson to exploring the Manitoba Labour Market.

Cover Letters Lesson 1

Getting started with writing your cover letter.

Cover Letters Lesson 2

Customizing cover letter paragraphs - looks at each paragraph in detail.

Cover Letters Lesson 3

Finalizing and submitting your cover letter - tips on final touches.

Qualifications Recognition Lesson 1

Understanding qualifications recognition - exploring regulated occupations.

Qualifications Recognition Lesson 2

Navigating the process of professional registration - explore the registration process.

Qualifications Recognition Lesson 3

Career decisions and the registration process- deciding for or against qualifications recognition.

Resume Development Lesson 1

Canadian resume format - learn about various resume formats.

Resume Development Lesson 2

Developing resume sections.

Resume Development Lesson 3

​Targeting your resume - learning to customize.

Resume Development Lesson 4

Submitting your resume and using reference - online, in person or by mail.

Success in the Workplace Lesson 1

Adapting to the Canadian workplace - the cultural expectations for the Canadian workplace.

Success in the Workplace Lesson 2

Understanding the role of human resources.

Success in the Workplace Lesson 3

Managing your career and achieving work-life balance - practical ways to achieve satisfaction in work and life.

Work Search Lesson 1

Preparing for work search,

Work Search Lesson 2

Researching the labour market - learning about where and how to look for work.

Work Search Lesson 3

Gaining local work experience - ways to acquire Canadian work experience.

Work Search Lesson 4

Networking and building connections - how to surround yourself with social and professional supports.

Manitoba Start International Student Work Search Program

Navigate the common challenges International Students in Manitoba face when attaining their career goals and entering the Canadian Labour Market.

Canadian Immigration

How international students can find a job in Canada.

Edu Canada

Learn about Canada’s education system, find schools and apply for scholarships. The official Government of Canada source about studying in Canada for international students and researchers.

Rainbow Resource Centre

Support to the 2SLGBTQ+ - counselling, education, and programming for individuals ranging from children through to 55±. and supports families, friends, and employers of 2SLGBTQ+ individuals. The Education Program provides 2SLGBTQ+ and ally education, awareness, and outreach that assists healthcare providers, educators, students, social service, and commercial service providers.

Manitoba Rainbow Directory (PDF)

A comprehensive LGBT2SQ+ directory of organizations, businesses, services and individuals in Manitoba intended to facilitate outreach, fundraising and marketing within the Manitoba LGBT2SQ+community.

Canada's Best Diversity Employers

A listing of employers putting in the work to make diversity, equity and inclusion a high priority in their organizations.

Pride at Work Canada

First full LGBT issue were you will find articles about being transgender at work, the most-queer-positive businesses in Canada, breaking gender stereotypes, and more.

Job Posting Magazine - LGBT Issue

First full LGBT issue were you will find articles about being transgender at work, the most-queer-positive businesses in Canada, breaking gender stereotypes, and more.

Transgender People and Suicide (PDF)

Fact sheet about unique stressors faced by transgender people.

Horizon

A Manitoba Map of supports and resources for Indigenous students navigating post-secondary education.

AMIK Inc.

Indigenous job board, recruitment & retention, cultural sensitivity training and smart work ethics and a resume builder.

Centre for Aboriginal Human Resource Development Inc. (CAHRD)

A non-profit, human resource development organization that delivers literacy, education, and employment assistance services for Indigenous Peoples.

Education, training and jobs for Indigenous peoples

Find out about education, including scholarships and bursaries, training and jobs for Indigenous peoples.

Manitoba Metis Federation Employment and Training

Ensures that Canada's Indigenous people can fully participate in employment and economic opportunities.

Indigenous Job Board

A Canadian Aboriginal Job Board for job seekers and employers.

Indigenous Health – Workforce Development

Promotion of employment within the Winnipeg health region, recruitment of qualified Indigenous people, and the development of retention strategies for existing Indigenous employees.

Rural and Northern Arts Mentorship for Indigenous Artists

A ten-month online program that pairs five emerging northern and rural artists with Lita Fontaine, a professional artist, and mentor. Practical help in weekly group meetings with participants expected to invest another 3 hours/week in artmaking.

Indigenous Business Development Services

Offers services to Indigenous entrepreneurs including business information and resource materials, assistance with business plan preparation, business advisory services and training.

FireSpirit Inc.

Guiding Circles

Help clients drill down to a deeper level of understanding in order that they may discover their skills, talents, and passions through storytelling.

Indigenous Therapists in Manitoba

A listing if Indigenous therapists across Manitoba.

24 Hour Residential School Crisis Line

1-866-925-4419
Please contact the 24 Hour Residential School Crisis Line at 1-866-925-4419 if you require emotional support.

Ma-Mow-We-Take Friendship Centre

Thompson - 4 Nelson Road, Thompson, MB, Canada, Manitoba

Provides programs and services to urban Indigenous peoples.

Wise Practices for working with Elders (PDF)

A foundational information for post secondary institutions in Manitoba to build and strengthen relationships with Indigenous Elders/Knowledge Keepers and community members.

Working in Good Ways - U of M

Offers practical strategies that community engaged learning practitioners can apply at different stages of their work with Indigenous communities.

Manitoba Aboriginal Health Careers

A series of short videos that describe a variety of healthcare occupations.

Military Family Resources - Manitoba Government

A list of resources to help you get set up and settled in your new province.

Military Support Office - U of M

Serves the educational needs of the Canadian Regular and Reserve Forces, retired members, civilian employees of the Department of National Defence (DND) and their dependents who are attending or planning to attend the University of Manitoba.

Veterans Transition Network

Deliver programs to help Veterans transition from the military to a productive and meaningful civilian life.

Wounded Warriors

Helps Canada's Veterans, First responders and their families feel safe, supported and understood through programming for individuals, couples, employers and clinicians.

Dress for Success Winnipeg

Provides a network of support, professional attire, and the development tools to help women thrive in work and in life.

Women’s Enterprise Centre of Manitoba

Provide a range of business support services for women looking to start or expand their businesses including funding options to start, develop, lead or sell a small business.

Women Business Owners Manitoba

Provide opportunities for women in business and like-minded local entrepreneurs to network, connect, grow and celebrate success.

Insight Mentoring Program

Mentors provide intensive support to women who are pregnant or have recently had a baby and use substances. This is a voluntary program for women who aren't well connected to community support services.

Female Mentorship Program - Sport Manitoba

Dedicated to increasing the number of confident and competent female coaches in all contexts in our province.

The Guide To Finding a Job Over 60 (With Tips)

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The Manitoba Association for Career Development (MACD) acknowledges we live and meet on the traditional territory of the Anishinaabe, Anisininew, Dakota, Dene and the homeland of the Red River Metis peoples. Our association extends throughout Treaties 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5. We respect the Treaties formed on these territories and recognize that We Are All Treaty People. We acknowledge the harms and mistakes of the past, and we commit to moving forward in partnership with Indigenous communities toward justice, equity, and reconciliation.

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