Manufacturing Production Worker Program

The Manufacturing Production Worker Program helps newcomers in Winnipeg improve their English language skills and provides them with a pathway into employment as production workers with manufacturing companies in Manitoba.

This program is part of the Refugee Employment Development Initiative (REDI) and is a joint programming initiative between Manitoba Institute of Trades and Technology (MITT) and Opportunities for Employment (OFE).

In this program, students have the opportunity to:

• Learn important language and communication skills for employment in a Canadian company
• Gain confidence through daily language practice, workplace culture lessons, and teacher feedback
• Develop the Essential Skills and technical skills needed to succeed in a manufacturing company in Manitoba
• Get help and support for school, work, and home from a dedicated team of specialists including educational assistants, counsellors, employment coaches, and more

Entrance requirements

To apply for this program, you must:

• Have come to Canada with granted refugee status or are an immigrant
• Have a Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) between 1 – 4
• Be currently unemployed or working less than 20 hours per week
• Be available to study full-time

To Apply

To apply to the program, please call 204 989 7746, or 204 989 6434, email redi@mitt.ca or visit the MITT English Language Centre at 609 Erin Street, Winnipeg, MB.

Please bring the following with you on your first visit to MITT:

• Landing Papers, Permanent Resident (PR) Card or Work Permit
• Social Insurance Number (SIN)
• WELARC Referral or LINC certificate

Description

Part 1: Language Training
10 weeks at MITT – 609 Erin Street, Winnipeg, MB

Part 2: Employment Training
Up to 8 weeks at OFE – 294 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg, MB

The Manufacturing Production Worker Program features two phases: sector-specific language training with MITT and occupation-specific employment training with OFE. Language training at MITT focuses specifically on the English skills necessary to succeed in employment as a production worker in the manufacturing sector.

Have a question?
Email redi@mitt.ca or call 204 989 7746.

Or find answers to frequently asked questions about the program.

Register for a weekly online information session.

Funding for this program provided by:

• The Manitoba Government
• The Government of Canada