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UCN Announces Joint Bachelor of Arts / Bachelor of Education programming in Bunibonibee, Mathias Colomb, Peguis, and York Factory
Read more: UCN Announces Joint Bachelor of Arts / Bachelor of Education programming in Bunibonibee, Mathias Colomb, Peguis, and York FactoryUniversity College of the North (UCN) is pleased to announce that joint Bachelor of Arts / Bachelor of Education programming will begin in 2024 in Bunibonibee, Mathias Colomb, Peguis, and York Factory. These new program offerings are in addition to current joint Bachelor of Arts / Bachelor of Education programs offered in Sandy Bay, Chemawawin,…
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UCN Helps Deliver All Levels of Heavy-Duty Mechanic Apprenticeship Program
Read more: UCN Helps Deliver All Levels of Heavy-Duty Mechanic Apprenticeship ProgramUniversity College of the North (UCN) is spearheading the delivery of a comprehensive Heavy-Duty Mechanic Apprenticeship program in Thompson, MB. The program will be designed to help Northern and Indigenous students achieve their Red Seal and become Journeypersons by completing Levels 1 to 4. UCN will provide significant support to the apprentices during the program,…
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UCN Partners With Manitoba Arts Network’s Travelling Art Exhibits
Read more: UCN Partners With Manitoba Arts Network’s Travelling Art ExhibitsUniversity College of the North (UCN) is excited to announce its partnership with the Manitoba Arts Network (MAN). The partnership will showcase a series of travelling art exhibitions at the Thompson and The Pas Campuses. As a not-for-profit organization dedicated to promoting Manitoba’s diverse arts and cultural scene, MAN will collaborate with UCN over the…
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UCN Offers New Health Care Aide Certificate Programs Throughout the North
Read more: UCN Offers New Health Care Aide Certificate Programs Throughout the NorthUniversity College of the North (UCN) will offer Health Care Aide programs in three communities beginning early next year. In February 2024, up to twenty-seven students will be accepted into a Health Care Aide certificate program in Swan River, The Pas, and Thompson. The 20-week Health Care Aide certificate program will be taught in person…
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UCN Launches Heavy Equipment Training Program in Support of Northern Industry and Communities
Read more: UCN Launches Heavy Equipment Training Program in Support of Northern Industry and CommunitiesA Heavy Equipment Operator Certificate Program will be offered from March 25th – May 3rd, 2024, in Thompson, Manitoba as part of University College of the North’s (UCN) strategy to support the growth of the mining industry in northern Manitoba. “The mining industry is expanding in northern Manitoba and Heavy Equipment Operators are critical to…
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UCN is a Key Training Partner for Manitoba’s Critical Minerals Strategy
Read more: UCN is a Key Training Partner for Manitoba’s Critical Minerals StrategyUniversity College of the North (UCN) and the Government of Manitoba will work together to create flexible, in-demand training pathways to prepare skilled workers from the north to support Manitoba’s Critical Minerals Strategy. “The inclusion of UCN in the Critical Minerals Strategy shows considerable confidence in UCN by the Government of Manitoba,” said Doug Lauvstad, UCN’s…
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Improving Access to Driver Training in Northern Manitoba
Read more: Improving Access to Driver Training in Northern ManitobaManitoba Public Insurance (MPI) and University College of the North (UCN) are partnering to launch a new program to increase access to driver training programming in northern Manitoba. The UCN Class 5 Adult Driver Training Program will help create safer roads and improve workforce development in this critical area of the province by bringing affordable…
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UCN Announces Expanded Child Care Programs
Read more: UCN Announces Expanded Child Care ProgramsThe University College of the North is excited to announce the significant expansion of its childcare programs following approval from the Manitoba Department of Advanced Education and Training. The expansion includes modifications to the following programs: This expansion is funded through the Canada-Manitoba Canada-Wide Early Learning and Child Care (CW-ELCC) Agreement, which is in place…
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UCN Launches Innovative IT Programs to Empower Northern Communities and Women
Read more: UCN Launches Innovative IT Programs to Empower Northern Communities and WomenUniversity College of the North is pleased to announce two new IT programs that will help to address the chronic shortage of skilled technicians in northern Manitoba. UCN President, Doug Lauvstad said a new IT Support Technician and Technology Readiness Program will be delivered on The Pas Campus starting in the fall of 2023. “We…
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UCN IK Centre Receives Donation from Manitoba North District RCMP
Read more: UCN IK Centre Receives Donation from Manitoba North District RCMP(Thompson, MB) – The Manitoba North District RCMP donated $10,000 to the University College of the North (UCN) ininiwi kiskinwamakewin (IK) Centre. The Manitoba North District RCMP donation will support this year’s UCN Traditional Convocation Pow-wow. Covering the cost of food, gifts, and honoraria for cultural components such as elder teachings and a drum group.…
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