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Projects & Initiatives

The NMSC has taken a leadership and active role in the following initiatives (including 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

See some of our Project Highlights!

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