Name: Maurice
Program: Intern - Management Internship Program
Current Placement: Treasury Board Secretariat

"The Manitoba government has given me the opportunity to experience first hand how government policy is developed, implemented and evaluated. I am encouraged to be an original thinker, which means I have the freedom to be creative and am supported when I present new ways of doing things."

Name: Heidi
Program: Intern - Public Internship Program for People with a Disability
Current Placement: Civil Service Commission

"I look forward to the prospect of being exposed to a variety of business areas and being able to network with the various departments in the public sector. I also enjoy having the opportunity to contribute to the future of Manitoba."

Name: Lisa
Program: Intern - Aboriginal Public Administration Program
Current Placement: Civil Service Commission

“I chose to work for the Manitoba government because I wanted to help in making a difference in my community and in shaping the future of Manitoba by providing assistance in areas such as program administration, research, and policy analysis. A position in the public sector is one of responsibility, answering to elected officials and to citizens affected by my decisions. This, together with the opportunity for hands-on training, career advancement, access to new technologies, competitive wages and benefits, and a genuine respect for diversity are what motivated me toward a career in the public sector.”

Name: Chris
Program: Intern - Management Internship Program
Current Placement: Family Services and Consumer Affairs

"I love working for government because we deal with complex, systemic issues that require big-picture thinking and innovation.  Every job in the Manitoba government offers a chance to make a difference for your neighbors, your community and your province."