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Scholarships & Awards


Apprenticeship Awards of Distinction
Thursday, October 23, 2008
Nomination Deadline: August 1, 2008 (Employer of the Year, Journeyperson of the Year, Instructor of the Year

The “Apprenticeship Awards of Distinction” gala dinner recognizes the outstanding contributions that employers, journeypersons and instructors make to the Manitoba Apprenticeship training system, and it also honours the valued support and commitment of members from the Apprenticeship Provincial Trade Advisory Committees and the Apprenticeship and Trades Qualifications Board.

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Alberta Centennial Scholarship
for distribution to Manitoba apprentices
Deadline: November 7, 2008

In November 2005, the Province of Alberta announced the creation of the Alberta Centennial Scholarship to celebrate its centennial and its pride in Canada. Every year, twenty-five scholarships of $2005.00 will be allocated to each province and territory to encourage students to pursue post-secondary education anywhere in Canada. In Manitoba, the Department of Competitiveness, Training and Trade will award the twenty-five scholarships directly to registered apprentices who meet the conditions of eligibility.

Scholarship Information and Application

2007 Award Winners - Congratulations!

Amanda Ahing, Winnipeg
Esthetician
Cory Martens, Winnipeg
Industrial Mechanic (Millwright)

Sherman Asperin, Winnipeg
Motor Vehicle Mechanic

April Miller, Winnipeg
Hairstylist
Jeremy Bock, Winnipeg
Machinist
Chris Normand, Stonewall
Motor Vehicle Mechanic
David Carlson, Winnipeg
Carpentry
Brian Patterson, Winnipeg
Industrial Mechanic (Millwright)
Corey Connolly, Virden
Industrial Mechanic (Millwright)
Stuart Penner, Steinbach
Construction Electrician
Dennis Crouse,
Camp Morton
Motor Vehicle Mechanic
Guy Poirier, Winnipeg
Carpenter
Graham Dell, Winnipeg
Carpenter
Andre Proulx, Brandon
Motor Vehicle Mechanic
Rodney Fehr, Winnipeg
Motor Vehicle Mechanic
Curtis Radford, Virden
Machinist
Joel Fouillard, The Pas
Industrial Mechanic Millwright
Chris Reeves, Thompson
Industrial Electrician
Michael Garson, Winnipeg
Crane & Hoisting Equipment Operator
Steve Skoglund, Winnipeg
Motor Vehicle Mechanic
Candace Hughes, Winnipeg
Cook
Michel Talbot,
St-Pierre-Jolys
Agriculture Equipment Technician
Randy Lavallee, Eriksdale
Heavy Duty Equipment Technician
Teresa Vanderzanden,
Winnipeg
Construction Electrician
Mike Lee, Neepawa
Power Electrician
 

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Highest Achievement Awards & Reception
Date: Friday, May 2, 2008
Time: 1:00p.m.- 4:00p.m.
Location: Winnipeg Convention Centre-2ndFloor

Each spring, the Apprenticeship Branch and the Apprenticeship and Trades Qualifications Board honour the highest achieving apprentice graduates in each designated trade. This prestigious event also recognizes the highest achieving trades qualifier and the significant contributions that employers make to the success of the newly certified graduates.
Special awards presentations include the following organizations;

Red River College-
Perry Allan Award
Assiniboine Community College-Canada West Equipment Dealers Foundation Award
Piping Industry Training Committee of MB and United Association Local 254 International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers 2034
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 2085 Canadian Culinary Association
Manitoba Hairstylists' Association Manitoba Professional Painting Contractors Association
Operating Engineers of Manitoba Local 987 International Association of Sheet Metal Workers Local 511
Manitoba Electrical League Manitoba Regional Council of Carpenters
Manitoba Wall & Ceiling Association Manitoba Motor Dealers Association


More information about the 2008 Highest Achievement Award Ceremony & Reception held Friday, May 2 2008

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Automotive Industry Scholarship
Deadline: Last Friday in May Annually

The Red River Exhibition Foundation Inc. awards this annual scholarship to assist individuals who are pursing their Red Seal Certification as an Automotive Service , Collision Repair or Collision Refinishing Technician. Scholarships may be awarded to students at the secondary and post-secondary levels.

Scholarship Information and Application Form

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Manitoba Trucking Association Apprenticeship Awards

Associated Trades Division Apprenticeship Award
$1,000 scholarship will be presented to the MTA member company employee who achieves the highest marks on his level 2 examinations in the Manitoba Transport Truck and Trailer Mechanic Apprenticeship program.
Vehicle Maintenance Council Apprenticeship Award
$500.00 cash award along with $500.00 in tools will be presented to the MTA member company employee who achieves the highest marks on his level 1 examinations in the Manitoba Transport Truck and Transport Trailer Mechanic Apprenticeship program.

Award Information and Application Form


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The Holmes Foundation Scholarships & Bursaries

The Holmes' Foundation Make it Right Scholarships and Bursaries are designed to encourage apprentices to learn to Make it Right. Employers are also being supported in hiring and training apprentices through the Make it Right Employer Incentives.

The Holmes' Foundation

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*See section on Finance for information about apprentice incentive grants & tax deductions.

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