Canada’s Lifestyle Magazine for people with disabilities.
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Recognizes employers across Canada that have exceptional workplace diversity and inclusiveness programs.
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.
Offers a wide range of employment focused services to assist adults with disabilities in preparing for, obtaining and maintaining employment.
LDAM's suite of programs includes specialized educational workshops, advocacy initiatives, support groups, and resource sharing—all designed to empower, educate, and enhance the lives of those we serve.
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.
An exclusive online job bank for individuals with disabilities.
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.
The Entrepreneurs with Disabilities Program (EDP) offers business services to people with disabilities or health conditions interested in starting a business in rural Manitoba. This program is open to anyone with a viable business idea who has a disability or a health condition.
EmploymentWorks is a program for people who want to find and keep a job. It is a proven program that provides employment readiness training and support for Autistic people and people with disabilities (disability means a condition that limits your ability to do daily activities).
Connects to links for people with autism who are ready to begin a job search or navigating a transition to adulthood.
Podcasts
Inspirational individuals sharing their stories.
Access reports, tip sheets, articles that valuable information and programming that could be useful to career practitioners working with ex-offenders.
Strategies to build effective counselling relationships.
Created for internationally trained individuals who are considering moving to the province of Manitoba or who have recently arrived.
Newcomers visit Manitoba Start to connect to settlement, orientation, language, and employment services. Manitoba Start is the leading provider of career development services to newcomers to the Province, and addresses employers’ hiring needs by connecting employers to highly skilled, job-ready newcomers.
The Immigrant Centre provides newcomers with free programs and services including settlement, employment, language, nutrition training, and verification of translations.
Links to pertinent information on settlement and employment in Winnipeg and Canada.
N.E.E.D.S. Inc. offers newcomer children, youth, and their families programming that makes integrating into Canadian life easier.
The Work in Manitoba job portal is an innovative, one-stop platform that connects job seekers across Canada and worldwide with Manitoba employers.
Learn about networking etiquette.
An introduction to career development and career planning and self exploration.
Exploring career options.
Making decisions and setting goals.
Implementing your career plan.
Understanding change and transitions - understand the impact of change and process of transition.
Challenges newcomers might experience in a new county and suggested coping strategies.
Tips and strategies to build resilience when dealing with career transitions.
Entering the Manitoba Labour Market - Introductory lesson to exploring the Manitoba Labour Market.
Getting started with writing your cover letter.
Customizing cover letter paragraphs - looks at each paragraph in detail.
Finalizing and submitting your cover letter - tips on final touches.
Understanding qualifications recognition - exploring regulated occupations.
Navigating the process of professional registration - explore the registration process.
Career decisions and the registration process- deciding for or against qualifications recognition.
Canadian resume format - learn about various resume formats.
Developing resume sections.
Targeting your resume - learning to customize.
Submitting your resume and using reference - online, in person or by mail.
Adapting to the Canadian workplace - the cultural expectations for the Canadian workplace.
Understanding the role of human resources.
Managing your career and achieving work-life balance - practical ways to achieve satisfaction in work and life.
Preparing for work search,
Researching the labour market - learning about where and how to look for work.
Gaining local work experience - ways to acquire Canadian work experience.
Networking and building connections - how to surround yourself with social and professional supports.
Navigate the common challenges International Students in Manitoba face when attaining their career goals and entering the Canadian Labour Market.
How international students can find a job in 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.
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.
A comprehensive LGBT2SQ+ directory of organizations, businesses, services and individuals in Manitoba intended to facilitate outreach, fundraising and marketing within the Manitoba LGBT2SQ+community.
A listing of employers putting in the work to make diversity, equity and inclusion a high priority in their organizations.
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.
Fact sheet about unique stressors faced by transgender people.
A Manitoba Map of supports and resources for Indigenous students navigating post-secondary education.
Indigenous job board, recruitment & retention, cultural sensitivity training and smart work ethics and a resume builder.
A non-profit, human resource development organization that delivers literacy, education, and employment assistance services for Indigenous Peoples.
Find out about education, including scholarships and bursaries, training and jobs for Indigenous peoples.
Ensures that Canada's Indigenous people can fully participate in employment and economic opportunities.
A Canadian Aboriginal Job Board for job seekers and employers.
Promotion of employment within the Winnipeg health region, recruitment of qualified Indigenous people, and the development of retention strategies for existing Indigenous employees.
The Manitoba Arts Network connects, showcases, and promotes visual and performing artists with rural communities across Manitoba. The Network is dedicated to connecting Manitoba’s communities to the arts.
The Indigenous Business Development Services (IBDS) Program is comprised of organizations who offer services to Indigenous entrepreneurs.
The Manitoba Collaborative Indigenous Education Blueprint (MCIEB), also known as the Blueprint, is an initiative driven by collaboration and a commitment to prioritizing excellence in Indigenous education within our province.
Get trained as a facilitator to help clients drill down to a deeper level of understanding in order that they may discover their skills, talents, and passions through storytelling.
A listing if Indigenous therapists across Manitoba.
1-866-925-4419
Please contact the 24 Hour Residential School Crisis Line at 1-866-925-4419 if you require emotional support.
Thompson - 4 Nelson Road, Thompson, MB, Canada, Manitoba
Provides programs and services to urban Indigenous peoples.
Offers practical strategies that community engaged learning practitioners can apply at different stages of their work with Indigenous communities.
A series of short videos that describe a variety of healthcare occupations.
A list of resources to help you get set up and settled in your new province.
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.
Deliver programs to help Veterans transition from the military to a productive and meaningful civilian life.
Helps Canada's Veterans, First responders and their families feel safe, supported and understood through programming for individuals, couples, employers and clinicians.
Provides a network of support, professional attire, and the development tools to help women thrive in work and in life.
WeMB support all self-identifying women+ (cis, trans, 2S, and gender-diverse) in Manitoba to become successful entrepreneurs by offering a supportive, women-led community and services aimed at making their success our priority. Our core services are: Advising, Financing, Training, and Networking.
Provide opportunities for women in business and like-minded local entrepreneurs to network, connect, grow and celebrate success.
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.
Dedicated to increasing the number of confident and competent female coaches in all contexts in our province.
The Mature Worker Program (MWP), offered through Opportunities for Employment (OFE), is for unemployed individuals who are 50+ years of age and who want to engage in the labour market.
A listing of programs offered throughout Manitoba and Canada for Seniors.