News - Employment

According to Statistics Canada, the number of Employment Insurance (EI) beneficiaries across the province remained stable in most areas.

A survey conducted on behalf of Manitoba Pork will be used to develop programs and strategies designed to help pork producers address the challenges they face in accessing and retaining labour.

The Manitoba government has partnered with two community organizations to help people with barriers to employment obtain skills and qualifications they need to find work.

The Manitoba government is launching a new strategy to reduce poverty and promote social inclusion by partnering with community groups to create jobs for those facing serious barriers to work.

The director of sow nursery production with HyLife says improved training programs have allowed the company dramatically reduce staff turnover and improve the morale of employees.

The Manitoba government has renewed its ongoing support for an innovative program helping newcomers integrate into the labour market and achieve success.

Improved tax credits for hiring apprentices and journeypeople, and a new employer hiring bonus will make it easier for employers to hire apprentices and deliver on-the-job training.

The Steinbach Chamber of Commerce and Eastman Immigrant Services hosted the 5th Annual Eastman Employment Fair last night at the Pat Porter Active Living Centre.

Jobs and Economy Minster Theresa Oswald opened the first Manitoba Jobs and Skills Development Centre, providing a one-stop centre for employers and job seekers by bringing together the Manitoba government’s apprenticeship, employment and workforce development services all under one roof.

The Manitoba government has launched this year’s summer employment programs to create jobs for youth across the province through partnerships with not-for-profit organizations, rural municipalities, private businesses, and government departments and agencies.