What's New

• Apprenticeship Futures Commission - Meeting Tomorrow's Needs - Final Report, March 26, 2008 ( 2.44 MB)

Purpose

In the fall of 2006, Manitoba announced the newly formed Department of Competitiveness, Training and Trade which includes the Apprenticeship Branch.

With the industry focus of the new department, a commitment was made to consult with Manitoba’s stakeholders on apprenticeship and related training and certification systems.

The Apprenticeship Futures Commission will consult on the following:

• Manitoba’s skilled labour shortage
• Competition for skilled labour as a result of economic growth and activity in Western Canada
• Increased apprenticeship participation rates and technical training demands as a result of increased labour market demands
• Employer engagement in Apprenticeship

Benefits

The Commission will identify the levels of success in meeting the needs of apprentices, employers and the provincial economy, and provide recommendations that will contribute to the future, strategic direction for skilled trades in Manitoba.

A series of consultations with the public and stakeholder groups provide an opportunity for the Commission to shape recommendations and present valuable feedback required to enhance and grow the apprenticeship and related training systems.

Goals

A system that:

• Increases recognition by Manitobans of apprenticeship as a legitimate, valuable and rewarding career choice
• Provides effective infrastructure for the skills development of apprentices and employers of skilled tradespeople
• Offers innovative and quality programs, services and processes
• Reduces apprenticeship entry barriers for current and future stakeholders

Commission Mandate

• The commission will host a series of consultations with public and stakeholder groups to gather feedback on Manitoba’s apprenticeship and related training systems.
• The commission will identify what is required to meet the needs of apprentices, employers and the provincial economy.
• The commission will provide recommendations to government that will contribute to the future, strategic direction for skilled trades in Manitoba.