Métis Employment & Training

Training Opportunities

Discover Your Path to SuccessSupporting Red River Métis Citizens with Training, Skills, and Career Development

At the Métis Employment & Training (MET) Department, we help Red River Métis Citizens strengthen their skills, explore new career paths, and gain access to industry-recognized training that leads to long-term employment.

Our programs are designed to meet the needs of today's workforce - whether you're upgrading your education, entering a trade, completing a diploma, or building essential job-readiness skills. With personalized support, funding opportunities, and connections to employers and educational institutions, MET is here to guide you toward success.

Browse our current training opportunities to find the right fit for your goals, and let MET assist you you in the next step in your journey.

Discover our training programs and start today - where your potential meets opportunity!

Start Your Mining Career - Apply for the Mining Readiness Program

The Mining Readiness Program, a fully-funded four-week program offered in partnership between University College of the North (UCN) and NORCAT, prepares you for entry-level work in Manitoba's growing mining industry.

The program runs from June 16 to July 11, 2025 at the Northern Manitoba Mining Academy in Flin Flon, MB. An in-person interview in Flin Flon, MB may be required as part of the recruitment process.

To be eligible, you must be seeking entry-level employment in mining, are able to commit to full-time, in-person training, and meet basic workplace safety and readiness standards.

Application Deadline: May 6, 2025

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Canadian Armed Forces Indigenous Summer Programs

Explore your potential through the Canadian Armed Forces Indigenous Summer Programs - six to eight weeks of paid training that blends military experience with Indigenous cultural teachings. Open to Red River Métis youth, this summer opportunity builds confidence, discipline, teamwork, and leadership skills in a supportive, active environment.

Participants are considered temporary members of the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) and receive travel, accommodations, meals, clothing, and equipment. With training locations across Canada, this is a unique chance to grow personally and professionally. Applications are open until the end of April, with programs starting summer 2025.

Canadian Coast Guard Training

Embark on a rewarding career with the Canadian Coast Guard in the Officer Training Program. This four-year degree program is designed to equip individuals with the necessary skills and knowledge to excel on CCG vessels, specializing in Navigation or Engineering. When you join this program, you are stepping into a role within the Federal Public Service of Canada that offers both academic achievement and practical maritime experience.

Why Choose the Officer Training Program?

Fully Funded Education: Receive a degree with no tuition costs.
Financial Support: Benefit from a monthly allowance.
Comprehensive Benefits: Enjoy accommodations, meals, textbooks, uniforms, medical and dental coverage.
Career Enhancement: Secure a direct pathway to employment within the Canadian Coast Guard.

Program Highlights

Marine Safety & Environmental Protection Focus: Cultivating leaders committed to safeguarding lives and ocean resources.
Integrative Learning Approach: Combines classroom sessions, hands-on training, marine simulators, and real-world vessel experience.
Leadership Development: Grow intellectually and ethically to become a pioneer in marine operations.

Streams Offered

Marine Engineering: Dive into a technical profession maintaining and operating vessel machinery.
Marine Navigation: Navigate the seas, applying advanced navigational tools and techniques.

Who Can Apply?

Aspiring candidates must meet employment conditions such as Canadian citizenship, possession of a valid Canadian passport, medical fitness for seafaring roles, and security clearance. High school students are encouraged to apply and facilitate their educational transcripts.

Course Prerequisites

All applicants need to successfully complete a high school diploma by June 30 of the intake year. Course prerequisites include:

Physics 40s
Pre-calculus 40s
English or French 40s
Chemistry 30S (for engineering program only)

Current High School Students

Current high school students must provide an up-to-date transcript of completed courses and proof of enrollment in Grade 12 or Secondary 5. We'll accept the following as proof of enrollment:

Your grade report
Your class schedule
A letter from a guidance counsellor
Your transcript with a list of pending courses

You will need to stay in touch throughout the school year, and provide us with:

A mid-year grade report
An end of semester transcript
A final transcript at the end of the school year

After Graduation

Successful graduates will receive:

A Bachelor of Technology degree in nautical science from Cape Breton University.
A diploma from the Canadian Coast Guard College.
Commercial certification as a ship's officer from Transport Canada.