Get in front of hiring managers! Network and apply with Employer Exhibitors. Build the meaningful rapports you need to advance your career in the direction that you want.

Learn about exciting new career options and obtain valuable information about how to earn the credentials and diplomas you need to get the job you want with our Training Exhibitors.

• Date and Time: Wed, Apr 3, 2024 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
• Location: RBC Convention Centre Winnipeg 375 York Avenue North Building, room 2H Winnipeg
• Cost: Free

Click here for more information.

March 21st is the last night to enjoy Lights on the Exchange.

Lights on the Exchange is a public winter arts festival in Winnipeg’s Exchange District. From brick and terracotta buildings to storefronts, rooftops and alleyways, Lights on the Exchange – Allumez le Quartier invites you to explore light in its many forms and settings. Canadian artists create fresh, contemporary installations, sculptures and projections that reveal a reimagined history of the area.

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Are you new to Canada? Learn about the benefits of doing your taxes.

The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) is hosting an interactive webinar on March 20, 2024, from 1pm to 1:45pm to share information on:

• Canada’s tax system
• Canada child benefit (CCB)
• GST/HST credit
• ways to do your taxes, free tax help, and other CRA services

You will be able to ask questions and we will be answering them during the event.

Click here to register for this free webinar.

SEED Winnipeg will be offering the IBEST – Immigrant Business & Enterprises Support & Training Program in May and June. IBEST program is a FREE 6-week business training and consulting program available to newcomers in Manitoba living on a low income who have a business idea. Classes are interactive and encourage questions and discussion. The program is presented in 3 phases:

• Phase 1: Small Business Management Training
• Phase 2: One-to-one Business Consulting
• Phase 3: Business Launch & Aftercare

Who can join:

• Have permanent resident status (a permanent residence number is required) or CUAET visas
• Are residents of Manitoba
• Have a business idea
• Have some skill, experience, or training in the area desired to start a business
• Are on a low-income

The training will be presented virtually on Zoom. Classes are 3 days per week total 17 classes from May 13^th to June 21^st.

To join this program, applicants need to attend one of our information sessions. Information sessions will take place on the following dates:

• April 2, 6-8 pm
• April 8, 6-8 pm
• April 15, 6-8 pm

Register for an information session by visiting our website at Upcoming Sessions – Business Development Information Sessions – SEED Winnipeg !

For detailed information on this training program Newcomer Business & Enterprise Support & Training – SEED Winnipeg

Spend some time in nature – join fellow students for a guided walk through the Chickadee Trail at Birds Hill Park. We will spend some time bird watching and walking through the trails.

Saturday, March 23, 2024

Roundtrip by Chartered Bus – 9:45am to 1pm. REGISTER – Seating is limited. You may also register family members to attend (space permitting).

The bus will stop at NDC at 9:45am and then at EDC at 10:00am.

OR provide your own transportation and meet the group at Chickadee Trailhead at 10:40am in Birds Hill Provincial Park.

• Date and Time: Wed, Apr 3, 2024 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
• Location: RBC Convention Centre Winnipeg 375 York Avenue North Building, room 2H Winnipeg
• Cost: Free

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Winnipeg Public Library has partnered with CBC’s The Nature of Things for a panel talk and discussion at Millennium Library, Thursday, March 14, from 5:00-7:00 pm. The show’s host will be presenting and local filmmakers also speaking as to behind the scenes of the shows, and environmental filmmaking and journalism. 

• Date: Thursday, March 14, 2024
• Time: 5:00PM – 7:00PM
• Location: Carol Shields Auditorium Branch: Millennium Library
• Free- Registration is required.

For more information or to register, click here.

What to Expect

Non-profit organizations will be set up at tables ready to chat with you about their services and how you can get involved. This interactive setup ensures you have the opportunity to engage directly with representatives from various nonprofits, learn about their missions, and explore potential volunteer roles.

Why Attend?

• Explore Diverse Roles: Discover a wide array of volunteer opportunities tailored to your interests and skills.
• Network: Connect with nonprofit organizations actively seeking passionate volunteers.
• Interactive Space: Engage in meaningful conversations and learn about the positive impact you can make within our community.

But why volunteer?

Volunteering can help you:

• find a sense of purpose
• develop your skills
• build connections
• improve your mental health
• and create social change!

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The Manitoba Museum is offering free admission on the First Friday of every month from 4 pm to 9 pm to their three core attractions – the Museum Galleries, Planetarium, and Science Gallery.

No ticket is required for First Friday programming unless otherwise specified.

When: Friday, March 1st, from 4 pm-9 pm

Where: The Manitoba Museum, 190 Rupert Avenue

Click here for more information.

West Central Women’s Resource Centre (WCWRC) is hosting employment-related, virtual conversation circles in March 2024.

The sessions will be offered on Zoom at the following times:

• Weekday mornings 10 AM – 12 PM
  • Monday – Thursday, March 4th, 5th, 6th and 7^th, 2024
• Weekend mornings 10 AM – 12 PM
  • Sundays and Saturdays, March 9th- 10th and March 16th – 17^th, 2024

*Zoom link will be shared before the first session of each series

Topics will include:

• Communication in the workplace
• Canadian workplace culture
• Preparation for job interviews
• Using body language and gestures in Canadian workplace culture

Women and non-binary participants 18 +, with a beginner’s level of speaking ability are encouraged to join.

Click here to register.