Connect with us
img-1

Work in Canada

Manitoba Launches $1.1 Million First Jobs Fund to Empower Youth

Austin Campbell

Published

on

Empower Youth

The Manitoba government has taken a major step to support youth employment by investing $1.1 million in the First Jobs Fund. This initiative aims to help young individuals gain meaningful work experience, develop crucial skills, and build confidence to secure future job opportunities.

The program is designed to assist youth aged 15 to 29 who face employment barriers, ensuring they can access training and opportunities in key industries. With grants of up to $225,000 per organization, the First Jobs Fund supports six selected programs that offer hands-on job experience.

Organizations Benefiting from the First Jobs Fund

The initiative will provide financial support to six organizations working across various industries, including skilled trades, technology, and aviation. These programs focus on paid work experience, job training, and career-building opportunities for individuals aged 15 to 29.

  • Urban Transition Centre will receive $225,000 to run a 17-week pre-apprenticeship program in heat and frost insulating, specifically for 16 Indigenous youth.
  • Immigrant and Refugee Community Organization of Manitoba (IRCOM) has been allocated $94,857 to support its Youth Employment Program, helping four newcomer youth build job skills and workplace readiness.
  • Manitoba Aviation Council will get $176,173 to provide 26 northern youth with introductory training in aviation operations.
  • Manitoba Aviation Council will also receive $224,708 for its Aviation Pilot Career Pathway Program, offering 13 youth flight experience, aviation training, and job placements.
  • Tech Manitoba has been granted $108,771 to assist eight Indigenous and newcomer students enrolled in IT programs at the University College of the North.
  • Dexterra Community Initiatives will use its $222,092 funding for the Outland Youth Employment Program, a six-week summer program designed for 29 Indigenous youth to gain hands-on work experience in land-based jobs.
See also  Canada Immigration and the Future of Temporary Foreign Workers

Expanding Opportunities for Youth

The First Jobs Fund prioritizes projects that provide paid work experience in high-demand sectors. Programs focus on equipping youth with industry-relevant skills, ensuring they are prepared to enter the workforce with confidence.

For example, the Manitoba Aviation Council’s initiatives aim to make aviation careers more accessible, providing participants with hands-on training and flight experience. Similarly, Tech Manitoba’s IT support programs equip students with sought-after technical skills, opening doors to future employment.

Building a Stronger Workforce

This initiative reflects Manitoba’s efforts to strengthen its workforce by investing in young talent. By supporting youth employment programs, the province is fostering economic growth and ensuring that more young individuals can pursue rewarding careers in their home communities.

The First Jobs Fund is a vital step in helping young Manitobans gain experience, develop key skills and access career opportunities that will shape their future. With continued investment in youth employment, Manitoba will create a more inclusive and skilled workforce for years to come.

See also  Canada Urged to Speed up Gaza Refugee Evacuation

Add Canada Immigration News to Your Google News Feed

Advertisement

img-20

Advertisement

img-29

PNP Draws & Updates

DateProvinceInvitations
October 2British Columbia 485 Invitations
September 26Newfoundland and Labrador 107 Invitations
September 25 Alberta144
3 Invitations
September 19PEI129 Invitations
September 17New Brunswick1052 Invitations
Check Out the Full List of PNP Draws➜

Canada Immigration News Podcast

Advertisement

img-32

Recent Express Entry Draws

DrawNumber Of InvitationsMinimum CRS Points
371 (French)4500432
370(CEC)1000534
369(PNP)291855
368(Trade)1250505
367(Education)2500462
All Express Entry Draw Results ➜

Advertisement

img-33

Trending Searches