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What’s New at Apprenticeship
NEW! Regulatory Amendments to the Apprenticeship and Certification System
Several important changes have been made to the apprenticeship and certification system in Manitoba, to enable efficient program response to emerging industry needs, align Manitoba with interprovincial Red Seal standards, and to focus on high-quality apprentice training and safety.
These changes will take effect on October 30, 2024. Please click on the document below to review all changes and how they may affect you.
For additional information, please see the Apprentice to Journeyperson Ratio FAQ.
***The Apprenticeship Manitoba website may currently display information which is inconsistent with the regulatory changes outlined in this document. Please refer to the Apprenticeship and Certification System Regulatory Amendments PDF as the most accurate source of information.
New Occupations of Baker and Powerline Technician:
The web pages for these occupations are under development, including application forms, requirements and Red Seal Exam Information for the Trades Qualification process. Updating our site with these occupations is a priority, please monitor our website regularly.
NEW: Apprenticeship Manitoba Awards of Distinction
The 18th annual Apprenticeship Manitoba Awards of Distinction will take place on Thursday, November 21, 2024. The awards gala celebrates those who have shared their time and talent to train apprentices and to raise the profile of apprenticeship training in the skilled trades in Manitoba. Visit our Events page for more information on how to sponsor the event or to nominate a deserving employer, journeyperson and/or instructor for an award.
Suspension of Review and Approval of Any New Accredited Programs for the Trade of Esthetician and the sub-trades of Nail Technician and Skin Care Technician
On April 20, 2023, the Apprenticeship and Certification Board approved the updated Provincial Occupational Standards for the trade of Esthetician and its two sub-trades of Nail Technician and Skin Care Technician.
Effective immediately and until further notice, Apprenticeship Manitoba will be suspending the review and approval of any new accredited programs in the trades of Esthetician, Nail Technician and Skin Care Technician.
For more information, visit the Esthetician trade page.
NEW: Highest Achievement Awards
The Highest Achievement Awards is a formal awards ceremony held each year to honour the most outstanding new journeypersons, and recognize employers and leaders in Manitoba’s skilled trades.
This year’s 32nd Annual Highest Achievement Awards ceremony is being held on May 2, 2024 at the Manitoba Legislative Building. The individuals selected for these awards have completed all the requirements of their apprenticeship training and are honoured for excellence in both their academic achievements and on-the-job training.
Please join us in saluting the outstanding achievements of all our hard-working journeypersons.