MNZIN ACT PROGRAM
Future-Proofing Manitoba's Workforce
Across Manitoba, industries are rapidly transforming through sustainable innovation. The MNZIN ACT (Applied Cleantech Training) program bridges the province’s net-zero skills gap by pairing emerging cleantech talent with local cleantech ventures. Participants gain high-demand, funded training, while employers gain skilled talent to tackle business projects and close internal skills gaps.
Empowering the Next Generation of Industry
The MNZIN Applied Cleantech Training (ACT) program is a workforce development initiative designed to strengthen Manitoba's net-zero economy by equipping talent with the technical and professional skills needed to support the province's growing cleantech sector. The program connects Manitoba-based ventures with skilled, motivated participants through structured learning and hands-on Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) projects.
The program focuses on developing talent for Manitoba's Net -Zero Innovation Network infrastructure sectors, including: Agriculture, Transportation, and the Built Environment.
For employers:
The program provides access to emerging talent that can help address workforce and skills gaps while contributing to meaningful business projects.
The program is designed for Manitoba-based cleantech ventures operating within the target sectors that are looking to: address workforce or technical skills gaps, access emerging talent to support project-based work, evaluate potential future hires, and upskill existing employees through participation in the program.
Key Benefits:
- Access to skilled project support.
- Reduced workforce and technical skills gaps.
- Opportunities to evaluate and develop future talent.
- Increased organizational capacity through project-based contributions.
For participants:
The program offers an opportunity to build in-demand technical and professional skills, gain practical industry experience, and prepare for careers advancing Canada's net-zero future.
Participants will work directly with Manitoba cleantech ventures to develop practical experience, enhance their job readiness and aptitude, and support the net-zero economy. Ideal participants are: recent graduates, students seeking internship or co-op opportunities, and existing employees looking to build new technical and professional skills.
Key Benefits:
- Increased career readiness and employability.
- Practical industry experience through WIL projects.
- Development of technical and transferable professional skills.
- Stronger connections to Manitoba's cleantech ecosystem.
Program Structure
The program is open exclusively to Manitoba-based ventures and participants, with a priority on supporting Indigenous participation where possible. All program content and activities will be conducted virtually. The program includes:
- 12-week program commitment
- 90-minute Zoom sessions, once per week for 12 weeks
- Supplementary self-paced online course material
- Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) projects, beginning in week 6:
- Max 2 projects per venture, 1-5 participants per project
- 60 hours of work per participant
- Projects are completed in 2-8 weeks
- Final project deliverables from both venture and participant
- $3000 stipend to the participant upon completion
In-Class Training (Virtual)
Participants will engage in live sessions covering topics such as:
- Carbon market strategy and carbon removal frameworks
- Understanding Lifecycle Assessment
- CTO & Leadership Skills
- Product Development & Commercialization
- Sales & Marketing Fundamentals
- Understanding Your Employer & Customer
- Manitoba's Cleantech Ecosystem
- Career & Professional Development
- Resume & Interview Preparation
- Professional Communication
Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) (Virtual)
Beginning in Week 6, participants will be matched with ventures based on their interests, experience, and skills.
Each participating venture will propose a unique project with clearly defined objectives, milestones, and deliverables, allowing participants to apply their learning while contributing tangible value to the organization.
We gratefully acknowledge the financial support from the Province of Manitoba.
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