News - Education

The Manitoba government is ensuring Manitobans have continued access to adult education as a pathway to employment opportunities by introducing the Canadian Adult Education Credential (CAEC) to replace the General Educational Development (GED) tests.

The Manitoba government is increasing operating funding for public schools by 3.4 per cent, an amount higher than the provincial inflation rate and supporting school divisions as they roll out a universal nutrition program.

The Manitoba government has announced that it is making a record investment to ensure all children in the province have access to healthy food in schools when they need it.

More Manitoba high school and adult students will have the opportunity to develop the specialized skills needed to get high-quality jobs in the aerospace sector thanks to a new shop facility at Technical Vocational High School.

The Manitoba government is making it easier for students to make informed decisions about their education choices by requiring private post-secondary institutions to be more transparent with information and reporting, with the modernization of the Private Vocational Institutions Act.

The Manitoba government is supporting adult literacy and learning by introducing legislation that mandates a strategy and reporting on progress.

The province has announced that nominations are now being accepted for the 2023-24 Manitoba’s Excellence in Education Awards to recognize exceptional achievements in education.

Construction is underway on a new kindergarten to grade 4 school in Steinbach. The new school, which is part of the Hanover School Division, will provide much-needed education and child-care services for the growing city.

The Manitoba government is launching the new Manitoba Careers for Internationally Educated Professionals Program to help reduce financial barriers associated with foreign qualification recognition.

The Manitoba government is improving learning environments for students through a $260-million investment in school capital projects during the 2023-24 school year.