Manitoba Momentum: Integrated Language and Safety Training for Newcomers in Trades and Transportation
Program Overview
Develop the skills, strategies and language needed to succeed in skilled trades, transportation, or supply chain management. Build essential workplace language abilities, gain industry required safety certifications and successfully transition into a high demand career.
Manitoba Momentum is a 20-week workforce development program designed to support newcomers in building careers in trades, transportation, and supply chain industries. This program combines job-focused language training, safety certification, and real-world work experience.
Funding provided by:
The Government of Manitoba
IRCC
Duration
20-week program
(10 weeks in the classroom,
10 weeks job shadowing)
Schedule
Monday to Thursday
(subject to change without notice)
Class Size
25 students per class
Eligibility
- Temporary Residents holding valid Work Permits or Study Permits
- Canadian Citizens who identify as newcomers, including naturalized citizens, Canadian-born citizens raised outside of Canada, and foreign-born children of a Canadian citizen
- Refugee Claimants
- Only claimants with a valid work permit are eligible for employment-related services.
- Among Refugee Claimants, those with a valid work permit will be prioritized under MSSS service categories other than employment-related services.
- Spouse/Common-law partner and Dependent Children of the above
- Others (if applicable) to be specified by the Service Provider and approved by the government
- These persons must be residing in Manitoba to be considered eligible clients
- Permanent Residents and Refugees have limited seats availability.
Benefits
- Technical workplace English for trades and transportation jobs
- Industry-recognized safety knowledge (e.g., WHMIS and more)
- Understanding of workplace culture, rights, and communication
- Hands-on experience through job shadowing with local employers
- Professional connections to help launch or advance your career
- Continued language coaching at workplaces
Program Requirements
Equipment
A computer with a webcam, internet access, plus a good-quality headset and microphone.
English Level
Students need a minimum English level of CLB 6.
Note: Programs and classes only run if a minimum number of students register.
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