FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 22, 2025 (The Pas/Thompson, MB) – University College of the North (UCN) is expanding its Primary Care Paramedic (PCP) program with $459,000 in funding from Manitoba Advanced Education. This increases the total number of available seats to 32 with 16 in The Pas and 16 in Thompson. This investment will support…
A Head Start in Healthcare: UCN Partners with high school to Offer a Dual Credit Health Care Aide Program “Can you take me to St. Paul’s, please?” Meadow Hynes was catching a cab to St. Paul’s Personal Care Home when I called. She was on her way to complete another shift for her Health Care…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 14, 2025 (Flin Flon, MB) – University College of the North (UCN) will offer student housing in Flin Flon starting Fall 2025, thanks to a $2 million investment from multiple funding sources. The new residence, funded by Prairies Canada, the Province of MB, the Manitoba Mineral Development Fund, and UCN, will…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 11, 2025 (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…
On February 25-27, 2025, UCN hosted Linkages Thompson: Reimagine the North. In partnership with Manitoba Chambers of Commerce, Province of Manitoba, and CEDF Look North, UCN Linkages is dedicated to tackling the challenges and opportunities shaping our region’s future. This recurring event facilitates productive and honest conversations about the North, in the North. Key People…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 13, 2025 (The Pas/Thompson, MB) – University 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…
When Kelly Campbell decided to take the Automotive Technician program at University College of the North (UCN), it wasn’t because she was a lifelong car enthusiast. “I think that every person should know about vehicles,” she said with a laugh. “Are we going to have someone there to change a tire? What if you’re just…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 6, 2025 (Thompson/Flin Flon/The Pas, MB) – University 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…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 5, 2025 (Thompson, MB) – University 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…
Virginia Church has always prioritized family. What started as a job offer to be closer to her children, led her to become the coordinator for a family-based childcare program. “Back in the day, my children were going to the Head Start Program, and now my grandchildren are in the program,” Virginia said. “So, it has…
