The NMSC has taken a leaderships and active role in the following initiatives (includes but not limited to):
- Development of the northern Essential Skills Training project
- $4.5 million over 3 years to train 300 people
- Development of delivery of Mineral Processing program with Crowflight Minerals
- 10 individuals from Cross Lake/ Wabowden trained, graduated and employed
- Development and delivery of the Underground Mining Program with Crowflight Minerals
- 9 individuals from Cross Lake/ Wabowden trained, graduated and employed
- As a result of the Crowflight community engagement process and subsequent training initiatives approx 80 individuals have been employed either directly or indirectly at Crowflight minerals, with subcontractors or with support services
- Support for the development of Mineral Technology Diploma Program
- a joint R. D. Parker/UCN initiative to train people for the mining industry
- Support for training over 300 individuals in a variety of workplace training initiatives including Safety related training, Trade Skills Upgrading, Supervisory Skills and other short courses
- Introduction of Lean Manufacturing training and concepts into the Forest Sector operations
- Support for Essential Skills worker assessment and training regime into mining, hydro and forestry sector partners
- Development of a Training to Employment Model (TEP) that includes an Introduction to Industry and Introduction to Trades programs for delivery across sectors throughout northern Manitoba
- Development and support of the MKIO Business and Economic Development Forum, designed to engage industry and First Nations to explore partnerships and business development opportunities
- 30 Chiefs in attendance
- Developed an Apprenticeship Roundtable to provide feedback on the Apprenticeship Futures Commission
- Secured funding to hire an Aboriginal Liaison Officer for the Thompson Region
- Developed and presented a report to numerous government officials on the economic contribution of the council’s various sectors to the Manitoba economy
- Supported Career Destinations to develop 7 occupational profiles for mining and energy sectors
- Participation in Career Fairs to highlight and elevate the status of employment opportunities in northern Manitoba’s resource sectors