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UCN Expands Health Care Aide Training with $619,000 Investment
Read more: UCN Expands Health Care Aide Training with $619,000 Investment(Northern MB) – The University College of the North (UCN) has been awarded $619,000 from Manitoba Advanced Education and Training to expand Health Care Aide training seats from 30 to 130. This greatly enhances access to health care education in The Pas, Swan River, and Thompson, along with additional rotating sites. “Health care aides provide…
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UCN Recognized as one of Manitoba’s Top 25 Places to Work
Read more: UCN Recognized as one of Manitoba’s Top 25 Places to WorkUniversity College of the North (UCN) is proud to announce that it has been recognized as one of Manitoba’s Top Employers for 2025. This annual competition is organized by the editors of Canada’s Top 100 Employers. “We are honoured to be recognized as one of Manitoba’s Top Employers for the second consecutive year,” said Doug…
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UCN Receives Federal Funding to expand Mine Readiness Training Program
Read more: UCN Receives Federal Funding to expand Mine Readiness Training ProgramUniversity College of the North (UCN) is proud to be named as a recipient of Community Economic Development and Diversification (CEDD) federal funding. UCN will receive $1,154,129 to expand train-to-hire programming for Indigenous students at UCN’s Northern Manitoba Mining Academy (NMMA) Mining Readiness Training Program. “This training program plays a crucial role in supporting the…
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UCN Linkages Thompson Conference to Strengthen Northern Connections
Read more: UCN Linkages Thompson Conference to Strengthen Northern ConnectionsUniversity College of the North (UCN) is excited to announce the UCN Linkages Thompson Conference, scheduled for February 25-27, 2025, at the Thompson Regional Community Centre. This year’s ‘Reimagine the North’ theme will explore Northern Manitoba’s opportunities, resource use, and economic reconciliation. Keynotes include leadership expert Eric Termuende, historian Dr. Ken Coates, and Norwegian Sámi…
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UCN Announces Student Housing Facility in Flin Flon
Read more: UCN Announces Student Housing Facility in Flin FlonThe University College of the North (UCN) is excited to announce plans for a dedicated student housing facility in Flin Flon. This initiative ensures that students attending short-term programs have a place to stay, reflecting UCN’s dedication to overcoming barriers to education in northern Manitoba. “For many, attending UCN means rewriting their future and their…
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UCN Launches Power Engineering Program
Read more: UCN Launches Power Engineering ProgramUniversity College of the North (UCN) launched its Power Engineering Class 5 program today, January 6, 2025. This evening program is at full capacity, with 25 students registered and taking classes. The program runs until April 2025. “Power Engineers play a critical role in supporting our communities,” said Doug Lauvstad, UCN’s President. “The north has…
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UCN is a Key Partner in Securing Manitoba’s Critical Mineral Future
Read more: UCN is a Key Partner in Securing Manitoba’s Critical Mineral FutureUniversity College of the North (UCN) is pleased to be named in Manitoba’s new strategy related to critical minerals mining and exploration in the province. “UCN’s legislation specifically tasks UCN with the mandate to enhance the economic and social well-being of northern Manitoba through training and education,” said Doug Lauvstad, UCN President. “Supporting the growing…
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UCN Opens New Diploma in Practical Nursing Facilities in Flin Flon and Swan River
Read more: UCN Opens New Diploma in Practical Nursing Facilities in Flin Flon and Swan RiverUniversity College of the North (UCN) is pleased to announce the upcoming grand openings for the new Diploma in Practical Nursing buildings in Flin Flon and Swan River, MB. These state-of-the-art facilities will provide opportunities for nursing and health care aide students in the north. Flin Flon’s grand opening will take place on October 2nd…
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UCN Linkages The Pas Conference to Foster Innovation and Collaboration in Northern Manitoba
Read more: UCN Linkages The Pas Conference to Foster Innovation and Collaboration in Northern ManitobaUniversity College of the North (UCN) is excited to announce the upcoming UCN Linkages The Pas Conference, scheduled for October 8-9, 2024, at the Kikiwak Inn and UCN Campus. This year’s keynote speakers will reflect the conference theme of ‘Innovation + Renewal’ by discussing disruptive innovation, emerging technologies such as Artificial Intelligence, leadership through change,…
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UCN’s Northern Manitoba Mining Academy Launches Mining Readiness Training Program at Foran McIlvenna Bay Project Site
Read more: UCN’s Northern Manitoba Mining Academy Launches Mining Readiness Training Program at Foran McIlvenna Bay Project SiteUniversity College of the North (UCN) is excited to announce applications for the second intake of students to the Mining Readiness Training Program. The students from the first intake started training this week in Sagkeeng First Nation. The second intake will be held in part at the Foran McIlvenna Bay Project site near Flin Flon,…
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