Projects & Initiatives
The NMSC has taken a leaderships and active role in the following initiatives (includes but not limited to):
- Development of the northern Essential Skills Training project
- $4.5 million over 3 years to train 300 people
- Development of delivery of Mineral Processing program with Crowflight Minerals
- 10 individuals from Cross Lake/ Wabowden trained, graduated and employed
- Development and delivery of the Underground Mining Program with Crowflight Minerals
- 9 individuals from Cross Lake/ Wabowden trained, graduated and employed
- As a result of the Crowflight community engagement process and subsequent training initiatives approx 80 individuals have been employed either directly or indirectly at Crowflight minerals, with subcontractors or with support services
- Support for the development of Mineral Technology Diploma Program
- a joint R. D. Parker/UCN initiative to train people for the mining industry
- Support for training over 300 individuals in a variety of workplace training initiatives including Safety related training, Trade Skills Upgrading, Supervisory Skills and other short courses
- Introduction of Lean Manufacturing training and concepts into the Forest Sector operations
- Support for Essential Skills worker assessment and training regime into mining, hydro and forestry sector partners
- Development of a Training to Employment Model (TEP) that includes an Introduction to Industry and Introduction to Trades programs for delivery across sectors throughout northern Manitoba
- Development and support of the MKIO Business and Economic Development Forum, designed to engage industry and First Nations to explore partnerships and business development opportunities
- 30 Chiefs in attendance
- Developed an Apprenticeship Roundtable to provide feedback on the Apprenticeship Futures Commission
- Secured funding to hire an Aboriginal Liaison Officer for the Thompson Region
- Developed and presented a report to numerous government officials on the economic contribution of the council'?s various sectors to the Manitoba economy
- Supported Career Destinations to develop 7 occupational profiles for mining and energy sectors
- Participation in Career Fairs to highlight and elevate the status of employment opportunities in northern Manitoba?'s resource sectors
Project Highlights:
Crowflight Minerals Inc. - Bucko Lake Mine
Crowflight Minerals Inc. is a Canadian junior mining company that is currently producing nickel concentrate at the Bucko Lake Nickel Mine near Wabowden, Manitoba. Commercial production commenced with the production and shipment of nickel concentrate in February 2009. Read more...
Manitoba Ranger Program 2009
RANGERS WORK, PLAY AND LEARN DURING UNIQUE SUMMER PROGRAM
First Nations youth from across northern Manitoba have come together to experience a summer of work, learning and fellowship as participants in an exciting pilot program. The Manitoba Ranger Program is a five-week experience of live-in employment and training for students aged 16-18. Commenced on July 20, the Program is designed to provide career awareness and work experience in the resource sectors most prevalent in northern Manitoba - primarily the mining, forestry and energy sectors. Read more...
