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HR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT — SECTOR COUNCILS
groups, funding bodies and public sector
organizations, its mission is to provide
leadership and resources to influence public
attitudes and knowledge and to support the
capacity of service providers in the immigrant
sector.
MANITOBA
ACI Manitoba (The Arts and
Cultural Industries Association
of Manitoba)
Winnipeg, MB
(204) 927-2787 Fax: (204) 927-2789
(866) 802-1104
Website: www.creativemanitoba.ca
A not-for-profit organization dedicated to
supporting the arts and cultural industries of
Manitoba and helping to develop sustainable
careers for those working in arts and culture.
It provides opportunities for business skill
development through workshops, courses
and seminars.
Film Training Manitoba
Winnipeg, MB
(204) 989-9669 Fax: (204) 989-9660
(866) 989-9669 (Manitoba)
Email: info@filmtraining.mb.ca
Website: www.filmtraining.mb.ca
An association dedicated to providing
training and professional development
programs to sustain Manitoba's film industry.
It aims to ensure that Manitoba is capable of
providing crew and services that meet world
industry standards.
Information and Communication
Technologies Association of
Manitoba (ictam)
Winnipeg, MB
(204) 943-7133 Fax: (204) 957-5628
Email: info@ictam.ca
Website: www.ictam.ca
A not-for-profit, industry-focused association
representing Manitoba's ICT sector. Its
constituency encompasses vendors,
consumers, government, education,
chambers of commerce and sector councils.
Life Science Association of
Manitoba (LSAM)
Winnipeg, MB
(204) 272-5095 Fax: (204) 272-2961
Email: info@lsam.ca
Website: www.lsam.ca
The association for the life science
industry of Manitoba, it provides services
and programs to more than 90 member
organizations. LSAM's strategic goals include:
being a connector for people, information
and ideas; supporting the development of
Manitoba's human resource capacity; and
strengthening the business environment for
members.
Manitoba Aerospace Human
Resource Council (MAHRC)
Winnipeg, MB
(204) 272-2957 Fax: (204) 272-2961
Email: bbowen@mbaerospace.ca
Website: www.mbaerospace.ca/mahrc/
An industry-driven, government-supported
initiative aimed at developing a world-class
workforce to meet industry's needs through
partnerships with Manitoba educational
institutions, Manitoba Aerospace and other
stakeholders.
Manitoba Construction Sector
Council (MCSC)
Winnipeg, MB
(204) 272-5091 Fax: (204) 272-2961
Email: spolden@mbcsc.com
Website: www.mbcsc.com
An association dedicated to strengthening
the skills of the province's construction
sector workforce. Its primary goal is to
upgrade skills throughout the industry and
promote the benefits of working in the
construction sector.
Manitoba Customer Contact
Association
Winnipeg, MB
(204) 975-6464 Fax: (204) 975-6460
Email: info@mcca.mb.ca
Website: www.mcca.mb.ca
An industry association comprised of
Manitoba companies and organizations
associated with the customer contact sector.
It supports the industry by co-ordinating
training and networking opportunities to
ensure the necessary skills are developed
to meet future needs. Members are also
committed to creating career awareness.
Manitoba Environmental Industries
Association (MEIA)
Winnipeg, MB
(204) 783-7090 Fax: (204) 783-6501
Website: www.meia.mb.ca
A non-profit organization committed to
connecting business, government and
stakeholders with environmental issues
and opportunities. It assists members
in the business of the environment
through: provision of human resource
services; collaboration with government
and other organizations; communication
of environmental issues; support for the
development of innovative technologies; and
provision of a networking forum.
Manitoba Federation of Non-Profit
Organizations
Winnipeg, MB
(204) 272-6088
(800) 958-9680
Email: info@mfnpo.org
Website: www.mfnpo.org
The umbrella body for a network of non-
profit, community-based organizations,
coalitions and groups, the federation brings
non-profits together to work on common
challenges, identify opportunities and build
collective strength. Through partnerships, it
offers a range of services and activities to
help ensure healthy organizations.
Manitoba Food Processors
Association (MFPA)
Winnipeg, MB
(204) 982-MFPA (6372)
Fax: (204) 632-5143
Email: mfpa@mfpa.mb.ca
Website: www.mfpa.mb.ca
A not-for profit organization that promotes
Manitoba-made food products to local and
international markets. Representing almost
300 member companies, its activities
include: promoting the establishment and
growth of food processing companies in
Manitoba by serving as an information bank
and networking system; and co-ordinating
the development and delivery of sales and
marketing programs and training initiatives.
Manitoba Music
Winnipeg, MB
(204) 942-8650 Fax: (204) 942-6083
Email: info@manitobamusic.com
Website: www.manitobamusic.com
A not-for-profit industry association
representing more than 750 members in
all facets of the music industry. Through
programs and services, it provides
information, education, communication,
advocacy, industry development and
networking opportunities to promote the
growth and sustainability of the Manitoba
music industry.
