There are a large number of careers that are related to the construction industry that you might want to consider.
If you are interested in schools and colleges in Manitoba that offer the various types of construction training, we are please to provide the following:
Assiniboine Community College in Brandon, Keewatin Community College in The Pas and Thompson and Red River College in Winnipeg deliver the in-school portion of full-time apprenticeship training. As the length of training and the school location may change, for the most up-to-date information, check the Apprenticeship Branch website at:
http://www.edu.gov.mb.ca/aet/apprent/index.htm
Many colleges, technical institutions and Senior Years schools also offer construction programs that count as credit for the technical training requirements in the first level of an apprenticeship program. For the most up-to-date list of Accredited Programs, check the Apprenticeship Branch website at:
http://www.edu.gov.mb.ca/aet/apprent/index.htm
The following colleges, technical institutions and Senior Years Schools offer courses that can lead to careers in construction. Contact them or visit their websites for more information.
http://www.assiniboine.net
1430 Victoria Ave E
Brandon, Manitoba
R7A 2A9
Tel : (204) 725-8700
Toll Free : 1-800-862-6307
Box 3000
The Pas, Manitoba
R9A 1M7
Tel: (204) 627-8500
Toll Free: 1-866-627-8500
504 Princeton Drive
Thompson, Manitoba
R8N 0A5
Tel: (204) 677-6450
Toll-Free: 1-866- 677-6450
http://www.rrc.mb.ca
2055 Notre Dame Ave
Winnipeg, Manitoba
R3H 0J9
Tel: (204) 632-2311
Toll Free: 1-888-515-7722
http://www.wtc.mb.ca
130 Henlow Bay
Winnipeg, Manitoba
Tel: (204) 989-6500
Toll Free: 1-866-209-4887
The http://www.vtam.org/ website provides an up-to-date list of construction-related programs in Manitoba Senior Years schools as well as links to individual schools. Subject areas include: Building and Trades, Drafting, Electrical/Electronics, Heating/Ventilation/Air Conditioning, Landscape & Gardening, Machining Technology and Welding. Some examples:
511 Training and Education Centre in Winnipeg-accredited for technical training requirements of Levels 1, 2 and 3 for the Trade of Roofer
JobWorks Employment Education, Winnipeg-accredited for Level 1technical training for Trade of Capenter
Lord Selkirk Regional Comprehensive Secondary School in Selkirk-accredited for Level 1 technical training for the Trade of Construction Electrician
Manitoba Residential Construction Training Institute Inc., in Winnipeg is accredited for technical training for Level 1 Carpenter
R.D. Parker Collegiate in Thompson is accredited for Level 1technical training requirements for the Trade of Heavy Duty Equipment Mechanic
Sturgeon Creek Collegiate in Winnipeg is accredited for Level 1technical training for Trade of Industrial Welder
Tec Voc High School in Winnipeg is accredited for Level 1 technical training for Trade of Machinist
W.C. Miller Collegiate in Winkler is accredited for Level 1 technical training for Trade of Carpenter