Canada Post Disruption

Should there be mail disruption in spring 2025 related to a strike involving Canada Post Corporation (CPC) and the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) the following distribution plan will apply:

Documents will be available for pick up in person at our office on the main floor at 111 Lombard Avenue, Wpg, MB

If you require a copy of a letter or technical training results those can be provided to you electronically by emailing apprenticeship@gov.mb.ca.

If you have any questions please email apprenticeship@gov.mb.ca

33rd Highest Achievement Awards

The Highest Achievement Awards is a formal awards ceremony held each year to honour the most outstanding new journeypersons, and recognize employers and leaders in Manitoba's skilled trades.

This year's 33rd Annual Highest Achievement Awards ceremony was held on May 1, 2025 at the Manitoba Legislative Building. The Highest Achievement Awards celebrated individual accomplishments from recently certified journeypersons who were the highest-achieving graduates in their respective trades, and two additional awards were presented to individuals achieving the highest scored through the trade qualification stream.

Congratulations to all of Manitoba's recent new journeypersons. For more information on who received awards a Highest Achievement Award ceremony, visit the News Release.

Only Online Apprenticeship Applications through AccessManitoba accepted!

As of January 15, 2025, Apprenticeship Manitoba will no longer be accepting paper applications (including digital copies of paper applications) for apprenticeship agreements. Only applications submitted through AccessManitoba will be accepted.

If you would like guidance in applying, please refer to the Supports/Tutorials page on the Access Manitoba website.

Please feel free to contact us directly at apprenticeship@gov.mb.ca or 204-945-3337, if you have additional accessibility needs that require assistance or accommodation.

Apprenticeship Manitoba Regulatory Changes

Regulatory Amendments to the Apprenticeship and Certification System

Several important changes have been made to the apprenticeship and certification system in Manitoba, to enable efficient program response to emerging industry needs, align Manitoba with interprovincial Red Seal standards, and to focus on high-quality apprentice training and safety.

These changes will take effect on October 30, 2024. Please click on the document below to review all changes and how they may affect you.

Apprenticeship and Certification System Regulatory Amendments - October 2024

For additional information, please see the Apprentice to Journeyperson Ratio FAQ. October 2024 - Apprentice to Journeyperson FAQ

***The Apprenticeship Manitoba website may currently display information which is inconsistent with the regulatory changes outlined in this document. Please refer to the Apprenticeship and Certification System Regulatory Amendments PDF as the most accurate source of information.

New Occupations of Baker and Powerline Technician:

The web pages for these occupations are under development, including application forms, requirements and Red Seal Exam Information for the Trades Qualification process. Updating our site with these occupations is a priority, please monitor our website regularly.

Apprenticeship Manitoba Awards of Distinction

The 18th annual Apprenticeship Manitoba Awards of Distinction will take place on Thursday, November 21, 2024. The awards gala celebrates those who have shared their time and talent to train apprentices and to raise the profile of apprenticeship training in the skilled trades in Manitoba. Visit our Events page for more information on how to sponsor the event or to nominate a deserving employer, journeyperson and/or instructor for an award.