Helping you with qualifications recognition
This page lists government programs, information and resources designed to help skilled and educated newcomers have their credentials recognized so you can re-start a career in Manitoba.
Trades
Financial help for apprentices
Financial help for people pursuing a trades career is available from several government programs. For more information go to Manitoba Competitiveness, Training and Trade.
Professions
Learn the language of your workplace
Manitoba offers free English classes that focus on communication in a list of occupations – healthcare, business, engineering and many more.
Career Resource Guides
The titles below provide in-depth information to help you plan your career – and get to work in a licensed profession in Manitoba. (PDF)
- Resource Guide for Internationally Educated Engineers
- Resource Guide for International Medical Graduates
- Resource Guide for Internationally Educated Occupational Therapists
- Resource Guide for Internationally Educated Teachers
Manitoba Immigration and Multiculturalism has established "bridging programs" – in co-operation with employers, educational institutions, occupational regulatory bodies and others – to help people with international work experience and education get over barriers to employment.
- Certified General Accountants Communication Course for Immigrants
- Internationally Educated Agrologists Pilot Program
- Internationally Educated Engineers Qualifications Pilot Program
- Educational Series for Internationally Educated Nurses in Preparation for the Canadian Registered Nurses Examination
- Internationally Educated Teachers Pilot Program
- Early Childhood Educator/Internationally Educated Qualifications Program
- Technical Writing for Engineering Technologies Pilot Program
- Accelerated Professional Career Development Program for Internationally Educated Accountants
- Gap Training for Skilled Welders Based on WIN Process Model
- Communication and Culture for Member Service Representatives
- Customer Service Training for Tellers
- English for Internationally Educated Accountants
- English for Engineering Professionals
- English for Internationally Educated Teachers
- Language and Communication for Internationally Educated Agrologists
- Work Internship for Skilled Immigrants
For information on Manitoba's bridging programs contact our Settlement and Labour Market Services branch on our Contact Us page.
Facilitating careers for doctors
Contact our Physician Resource Co-ordination Office. It will work directly with you on the steps needed for recruitment, immigration and licensure to practise medicine in Manitoba.
