Access to specific resources to support equity, diversity and inclusion.
CLIENTS WITH DISABILITIES / DIFFERENT ABILITIES
Abilities
Canada’s Lifestyle Magazine for people with disabilities.
Canada’s Lifestyle Magazine for people with disabilities.
Accessibility Manitoba
Stay current with information you need to know about accessibility laws in Manitoba, access training and take part in a number of disability awareness events held annually. Sign up for Accessibility News.
Stay current with information you need to know about accessibility laws in Manitoba, access training and take part in a number of disability awareness events held annually. Sign up for Accessibility News.
Canada's best Diversity Employers
Recognizes employers across Canada that have exceptional workplace diversity and inclusiveness programs.
Recognizes employers across Canada that have exceptional workplace diversity and inclusiveness programs.
Canadian Council on Rehabilitation and Work
Offers job search assistance, employer incentives, accommodation assessments, consulting services to promote and support meaningful and equitable employment of persons with disabilities.. Provides a range of services for employers, from consulting, to hiring and retention, and disability confidence training.
Offers job search assistance, employer incentives, accommodation assessments, consulting services to promote and support meaningful and equitable employment of persons with disabilities.. Provides a range of services for employers, from consulting, to hiring and retention, and disability confidence training.
Employability Assistance for People with Disabilities - Province of Manitoba (EAPD)
Offers a wide range of employment focused services to assist adults with disabilities in preparing for, obtaining and maintaining employment.
Offers a wide range of employment focused services to assist adults with disabilities in preparing for, obtaining and maintaining employment.
Learning Disabilities Association of Manitoba - Job Fit
Assists individuals with learning disabilities and ADHD improve and enhance their employability and job-readiness skills.
Assists individuals with learning disabilities and ADHD improve and enhance their employability and job-readiness skills.
Manitoba Possible
Provides services to Manitobans with disabilities and their families and communities by eliminating barriers to full and equal participation through a variety of programs and services for people with disabilities.
Provides services to Manitobans with disabilities and their families and communities by eliminating barriers to full and equal participation through a variety of programs and services for people with disabilities.
Job Accommodation Network
A free source of expert, and confidential guidance on workplace accommodations and disability employment issues.
A free source of expert, and confidential guidance on workplace accommodations and disability employment issues.
Jobs Ability Canada
An exclusive online job bank for individuals with disabilities.
An exclusive online job bank for individuals with disabilities.
Planning Alternative Tomorrows With Hope (PDF)
A creative planning tool that uses both process and graphic facilitation to create a shared vision of a positive future for individuals, families, teams and whole organizations.
A creative planning tool that uses both process and graphic facilitation to create a shared vision of a positive future for individuals, families, teams and whole organizations.
Entrepreneurs with Disabilities Program
Offers business services to people with disabilities or health conditions interested in starting a business in rural Manitoba.
Offers business services to people with disabilities or health conditions interested in starting a business in rural Manitoba.
Employment Works Canada
Assisting autistic individuals build employable skills and create more inclusive workplaces. Designed for individuals who want to enter or return to the workforce, it provides employment preparedness training and support, combined with job sampling and hands-on experience to adults with autism and other disabilities.
Assisting autistic individuals build employable skills and create more inclusive workplaces. Designed for individuals who want to enter or return to the workforce, it provides employment preparedness training and support, combined with job sampling and hands-on experience to adults with autism and other disabilities.
Autism Spectrum / ADHD Not Neuro typical
Connects to links for people with autism who are ready to begin a job search or navigating a transition to adulthood.
Connects to links for people with autism who are ready to begin a job search or navigating a transition to adulthood.
PODCASTS
The Power to Achieve
Inspirational individuals sharing their stories.
Inspirational individuals sharing their stories.
INCARCERATED AND EX-OFFENDERS
Resources for career professionals working with ex-offenders
Access reports, tip sheets, articles that valuable information and programming that could be useful to career practitioners working with ex-offenders.
Access reports, tip sheets, articles that valuable information and programming that could be useful to career practitioners working with ex-offenders.
Effective Practices for Counselling Ex-offenders
Strategies to build effective counselling relationships.
Strategies to build effective counselling relationships.
NEWCOMERS
The Newcomer Employment Hub
The Hub is an innovative online job tool that creates quality job matches between newcomer job seekers and Manitoba employers.
The Hub is an innovative online job tool that creates quality job matches between newcomer job seekers and Manitoba employers.
Work in Manitoba
Information for those seeking temporary employment in Manitoba, visit Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) and other highlights of working in Manitoba.
Information for those seeking temporary employment in Manitoba, visit Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) and other highlights of working in Manitoba.
Planning to Work In Manitoba Canada? An Essential Workbook for Newcomers (PDF)
Created for internationally trained individuals who are considering moving to the province of Manitoba or who have recently arrived.
Created for internationally trained individuals who are considering moving to the province of Manitoba or who have recently arrived.
Jewish Child and Family Services
Links to pertinent information on settlement and employment in Winnipeg and Canada.
Links to pertinent information on settlement and employment in Winnipeg and Canada.
Live and Learn - An Online Community for new Manitobans
A community of newcomers helping newcomers realize goals for a better life and providing resources for reliable information and flexible learning options in Manitoba.
A community of newcomers helping newcomers realize goals for a better life and providing resources for reliable information and flexible learning options in Manitoba.
Live and Learn - Employment Supports
Support to new Manitobans to find a job in Manitoba.
Support to new Manitobans to find a job in Manitoba.
Recognition Counts
Provides supports to skilled immigrants wishing to work in their fields of expertise or alternative career in Manitoba.
Provides supports to skilled immigrants wishing to work in their fields of expertise or alternative career in Manitoba.
Manitoba Association for Newcomers (MANSO)
An umbrella organization for settlement service providers in Manitoba. Supports members through communication, networking and professional development activities and links to an array of resources for newcomers.
An umbrella organization for settlement service providers in Manitoba. Supports members through communication, networking and professional development activities and links to an array of resources for newcomers.
VIDEOS
Networking for Newcomers - video
Learn about networking etiquette.
Learn about networking etiquette.
WORKSHOPS
Career Planning - 4 Video Lessons - MB Start
Career Planning Lesson 1
An introduction to career development and career planning and self exploration.
An introduction to career development and career planning and self exploration.
Career Planning Lesson 2
Exploring career options.
Exploring career options.
Career Planning Lesson 3
Making decisions and setting goals.
Making decisions and setting goals.
Career Planning Lesson 4
Implementing your career plan.
Implementing your career plan.
Change and Transition - 4 Video Lessons - MB Start
Change and Transition Lesson 1
Understanding change and transitions - understand the impact of change and process of transition.
Understanding change and transitions - understand the impact of change and process of transition.
Change and Transition Lesson 2
Challenges newcomers might experience in a new county and suggested coping strategies.
Challenges newcomers might experience in a new county and suggested coping strategies.
Change and Transition Lesson 3
Tips and strategies to build resilience when dealing with career transitions.
Tips and strategies to build resilience when dealing with career transitions.
Change and Transition Lesson 4
Entering the Manitoba Labour Market - Introductory lesson to exploring the Manitoba Labour Market.
Entering the Manitoba Labour Market - Introductory lesson to exploring the Manitoba Labour Market.
Cover Letters - 3 Video Lessons - MB Start
Cover Letters Lesson 1
Getting started with writing your cover letter.
Getting started with writing your cover letter.
Cover Letters Lesson 2
Customizing cover letter paragraphs - looks at each paragraph in detail.
Customizing cover letter paragraphs - looks at each paragraph in detail.
Cover Letters Lesson 3
Finalizing and submitting your cover letter - tips on final touches.
Finalizing and submitting your cover letter - tips on final touches.
Qualifications Recognition - 3 Video Lessons - MB Start
Qualifications Recognition Lesson 1
Understanding qualifications recognition - exploring regulated occupations.
Understanding qualifications recognition - exploring regulated occupations.
Qualifications Recognition Lesson 2
Navigating the process of professional registration - explore the registration process.
Navigating the process of professional registration - explore the registration process.
Qualifications Recognition Lesson 3
Career decisions and the registration process- deciding for or against qualifications recognition.
Career decisions and the registration process- deciding for or against qualifications recognition.
Resume Development Centre - 4 Video Lessons - MB Start
Resume Development Lesson 1
Canadian resume format - learn about various resume formats.
Canadian resume format - learn about various resume formats.
Resume Development Lesson 2
Developing resume sections.
Developing resume sections.
Resume Development Lesson 3
Targeting your resume - learning to customize.
Targeting your resume - learning to customize.
Resume Development Lesson 4
Submitting your resume and using reference - online, in person or by mail.
Submitting your resume and using reference - online, in person or by mail.
Success in the Workplace - 3 Video Lessons - MB Start
Success in the Workplace Lesson 1
Adapting to the Canadian workplace - the cultural expectations for the Canadian workplace.
Adapting to the Canadian workplace - the cultural expectations for the Canadian workplace.
Success in the Workplace Lesson 2
Understanding the role of human resources.
Understanding the role of human resources.
Success in the Workplace Lesson 3
Managing your career and achieving work-life balance - practical ways to achieve satisfaction in work and life.
Managing your career and achieving work-life balance - practical ways to achieve satisfaction in work and life.
Work Search - 4 Video Lessons - MB Start
Work Search Lesson 1
Preparing for work search,
Preparing for work search,
Work Search Lesson 2
Researching the labour market - learning about where and how to look for work.
Researching the labour market - learning about where and how to look for work.
Work Search Lesson 3
Gaining local work experience - ways to acquire Canadian work experience.
Gaining local work experience - ways to acquire Canadian work experience.
Work Search Lesson 4
Networking and building connections - how to surround yourself with social and professional supports.
Networking and building connections - how to surround yourself with social and professional supports.
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
Manitoba Start International Student Work Search Program
Navigate the common challenges International Students in Manitoba face when attaining their career goals and entering the Canadian Labour Market.
Navigate the common challenges International Students in Manitoba face when attaining their career goals and entering the Canadian Labour Market.
Canadian Immigration
How international students can find a job in Canada.
How international students can find a job in Canada.
Edu Canada
Learn about Canada’s education system, find schools and apply for scholarships. The official Government of Canada source about studying in Canada for international students and researchers.
Learn about Canada’s education system, find schools and apply for scholarships. The official Government of Canada source about studying in Canada for international students and researchers.
2SLGBTQ+
Rainbow Resource Centre
Support to the 2SLGBTQ+ - counselling, education, and programming for individuals ranging from children through to 55±. and supports families, friends, and employers of 2SLGBTQ+ individuals. The Education Program provides 2SLGBTQ+ and ally education, awareness, and outreach that assists healthcare providers, educators, students, social service, and commercial service providers.
Support to the 2SLGBTQ+ - counselling, education, and programming for individuals ranging from children through to 55±. and supports families, friends, and employers of 2SLGBTQ+ individuals. The Education Program provides 2SLGBTQ+ and ally education, awareness, and outreach that assists healthcare providers, educators, students, social service, and commercial service providers.
Manitoba Rainbow Directory (PDF)
A comprehensive LGBT2SQ+ directory of organizations, businesses, services and individuals in Manitoba intended to facilitate outreach, fundraising and marketing within the Manitoba LGBT2SQ+community.
A comprehensive LGBT2SQ+ directory of organizations, businesses, services and individuals in Manitoba intended to facilitate outreach, fundraising and marketing within the Manitoba LGBT2SQ+community.
Canada's Best Diversity Employers
A listing of employers putting in the work to make diversity, equity and inclusion a high priority in their organizations.
A listing of employers putting in the work to make diversity, equity and inclusion a high priority in their organizations.
Pride at Work Canada
First full LGBT issue were you will find articles about being transgender at work, the most-queer-positive businesses in Canada, breaking gender stereotypes, and more.
First full LGBT issue were you will find articles about being transgender at work, the most-queer-positive businesses in Canada, breaking gender stereotypes, and more.
Job Posting Magazine - LGBT Issue
First full LGBT issue were you will find articles about being transgender at work, the most-queer-positive businesses in Canada, breaking gender stereotypes, and more.
First full LGBT issue were you will find articles about being transgender at work, the most-queer-positive businesses in Canada, breaking gender stereotypes, and more.
Transgender People and Suicide (PDF)
Fact sheet about unique stressors faced by transgender people.
Fact sheet about unique stressors faced by transgender people.
INDIGENOUS PEOPLES
Horizon
A Manitoba Map of supports and resources for Indigenous students navigating post-secondary education.
A Manitoba Map of supports and resources for Indigenous students navigating post-secondary education.
AMIK Inc.
Indigenous job board, recruitment & retention, cultural sensitivity training and smart work ethics and a resume builder.
Indigenous job board, recruitment & retention, cultural sensitivity training and smart work ethics and a resume builder.
Centre for Aboriginal Human Resource Development Inc. (CAHRD)
A non-profit, human resource development organization that delivers literacy, education, and employment assistance services for Indigenous Peoples.
A non-profit, human resource development organization that delivers literacy, education, and employment assistance services for Indigenous Peoples.
Education, training and jobs for Indigenous peoples
Find out about education, including scholarships and bursaries, training and jobs for Indigenous peoples.
Find out about education, including scholarships and bursaries, training and jobs for Indigenous peoples.
Manitoba Metis Federation Employment and Training
Ensures that Canada's Indigenous people can fully participate in employment and economic opportunities.
Ensures that Canada's Indigenous people can fully participate in employment and economic opportunities.
Indigenous Health – Workforce Development
Promotion of employment within the Winnipeg health region, recruitment of qualified Indigenous people, and the development of retention strategies for existing Indigenous employees.
Promotion of employment within the Winnipeg health region, recruitment of qualified Indigenous people, and the development of retention strategies for existing Indigenous employees.
Rural and Northern Arts Mentorship for Indigenous Artists
A ten-month online program that pairs five emerging northern and rural artists with Lita Fontaine, a professional artist, and mentor. Practical help in weekly group meetings with participants expected to invest another 3 hours/week in artmaking.
A ten-month online program that pairs five emerging northern and rural artists with Lita Fontaine, a professional artist, and mentor. Practical help in weekly group meetings with participants expected to invest another 3 hours/week in artmaking.
Indigenous Business Development Services
Offers services to Indigenous entrepreneurs including business information and resource materials, assistance with business plan preparation, business advisory services and training.
Offers services to Indigenous entrepreneurs including business information and resource materials, assistance with business plan preparation, business advisory services and training.
WORKBOOKS
Guiding Circles
Help clients drill down to a deeper level of understanding in order that they may discover their skills, talents, and passions through storytelling.
Help clients drill down to a deeper level of understanding in order that they may discover their skills, talents, and passions through storytelling.
REFERRAL AND OTHER RESOURCES
Indigenous Therapists in Manitoba
A listing if Indigenous therapists across Manitoba.
A listing if Indigenous therapists across Manitoba.
24 Hour Residential School Crisis Line
1-866-925-4419
Please contact the 24 Hour Residential School Crisis Line at 1-866-925-4419 if you require emotional support.
1-866-925-4419
Please contact the 24 Hour Residential School Crisis Line at 1-866-925-4419 if you require emotional support.
Ma-Mow-We-Take Friendship Centre - Thompson - 4 Nelson Road, Thompson, MB, Canada, Manitoba
Provides programs and services to urban Indigenous peoples.
Provides programs and services to urban Indigenous peoples.
Wise Practices for working with Elders (PDF)
A foundational information for post secondary institutions in Manitoba to build and strengthen relationships with Indigenous Elders/Knowledge Keepers and community members.
A foundational information for post secondary institutions in Manitoba to build and strengthen relationships with Indigenous Elders/Knowledge Keepers and community members.
Working in Good Ways - U of M
Offers practical strategies that community engaged learning practitioners can apply at different stages of their work with Indigenous communities.
Offers practical strategies that community engaged learning practitioners can apply at different stages of their work with Indigenous communities.
VIDEOS
Manitoba Aboriginal Health Careers
A series of short videos that describe a variety of healthcare occupations.
A series of short videos that describe a variety of healthcare occupations.
MILITARY VETERANS / SPOUSES
Military Family Resources - Manitoba Government
A list of resources to help you get set up and settled in your new province.
A list of resources to help you get set up and settled in your new province.
Military Support Office - U of M
Serves the educational needs of the Canadian Regular and Reserve Forces, retired members, civilian employees of the Department of National Defence (DND) and their dependents who are attending or planning to attend the University of Manitoba.
Serves the educational needs of the Canadian Regular and Reserve Forces, retired members, civilian employees of the Department of National Defence (DND) and their dependents who are attending or planning to attend the University of Manitoba.
Veterans Transition Network
Deliver programs to help Veterans transition from the military to a productive and meaningful civilian life.
Deliver programs to help Veterans transition from the military to a productive and meaningful civilian life.
Wounded Warriors
Helps Canada's Veterans, First responders and their families feel safe, supported and understood through programming for individuals, couples, employers and clinicians.
Helps Canada's Veterans, First responders and their families feel safe, supported and understood through programming for individuals, couples, employers and clinicians.
WOMEN
Dress for Success Winnipeg
Provides a network of support, professional attire, and the development tools to help women thrive in work and in life.
Provides a network of support, professional attire, and the development tools to help women thrive in work and in life.
Women’s Enterprise Centre of Manitoba
Provide a range of business support services for women looking to start or expand their businesses including funding options to start, develop, lead or sell a small business.
Provide a range of business support services for women looking to start or expand their businesses including funding options to start, develop, lead or sell a small business.
Women Business Owners Manitoba
Provide opportunities for women in business and like-minded local entrepreneurs to network, connect, grow and celebrate success.
Provide opportunities for women in business and like-minded local entrepreneurs to network, connect, grow and celebrate success.
Insight Mentoring Program
Mentors provide intensive support to women who are pregnant or have recently had a baby and use substances. This is a voluntary program for women who aren't well connected to community support services.
Mentors provide intensive support to women who are pregnant or have recently had a baby and use substances. This is a voluntary program for women who aren't well connected to community support services.
Female Mentorship Program - Sport Manitoba
Dedicated to increasing the number of confident and competent female coaches in all contexts in our province.
Dedicated to increasing the number of confident and competent female coaches in all contexts in our province.
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