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August 8, 2018 - In This Issue:
A Big Thank You to the Industry

MTEC would like to thank all of the following businesses for their support over the past year, for allowing our Manitoba Tourism Education College and Louis Riel School Division Hotel and Hospitality International Program Graduates to complete their work practicum in their organizations.
 
Alt Hotel Winnipeg
Applebee's Bar & Grill Grant Park
Best Western Plus Winnipeg Airport Hotel
Boston Pizza
Buccacino's Fresca Italiana
Canad Inns Destination Centre Garden City
Canad Inns Destination Centre Transcona
Canad Inns Destination Centre Windsor Park
Canadian Tire Selkirk
Clarion Hotel & Suites
Concordia Village
Cora
Delta Hotels by Marriott Winnipeg
Econo Lodge
Fairmont Winnipeg
Hampton Inn by Hilton Winnipeg Airport/Polo Park
Hilton Garden Inn Winnipeg South 
Hilton Winnipeg Airport Suites 
Holiday Inn & Suites Winnipeg Downtown
Holiday Inn Winnipeg - South
Holiday Inn Winnipeg Airport - Polo Park 
Holiday Inn Winnipeg Airport West 
Inn at the Forks
Kirkfield Motor Hotel
MainStay Suites Winnipeg 
Montana's BBQ & Bar
Moxie's Grill & Bar
Park Cafe
Pony Corral - All locations
Quality Inn & Suites
RBC Convention Centre Winnipeg 
Resto Gare & Train Bar Bistro 
Sandman Hotel & Suites Winnipeg Airport
Santa Ana Pizzeria & Bistro
Siloam Mission
Ten Thousand Villages
The Keg
The Marlborough Hotel
The Metropolitan Entertainment Centre by Canad Inns
Travelodge by Wyndham Winnipeg East
Victoria Inn Hotel & Convention Centre


 
MTEC HOSPITALITY, TOURISM AND RETAIL JOB FAIR - August 29, 2018  
RBC Convention Centre 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
 
MTEC is holding our Semi-Annual Job Fair at the RBC Convention Centre from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 29th.
 
There were over 300 job seekers at our Spring Job Fair in April. The MTEC Job Fair is the perfect venue to introduce your business to many people who would like to work in the Tourism, Hospitality and Retail industries in Manitoba.
 
Job Seekers: We will update the Job Board with each employer registration. Keep your eye on the job board, http://mtec.mb.ca/job-board.asp where we will list employers as they register for the event.    

Employers: The $175.00 Booth Fee includes electrical, chairs and lunch for the people working at the booth. For more information or a registration form please click here, or contact Fiona Slikker at fslikker@mtec.mb.ca, (204) 957-7437. 
 


 
3-Part Training Series for Event Coordinators & Planners
We are trying something new! 
 
MTEC is now going to deliver the 3- Part Training Series for Event Coordinators & Planners over a weekend, instead of 3 Fridays.
Friday, September 14th, 6:00pm-9:30pm, Saturday, September 15th, 8:30am to 4:30pm and Sunday, September 16th from 8:30am-4:30pm.
This training series is perfect for those who are currently full time Event Planners, as well as those wanting to be Event Planners. It is also very beneficial for people who perform this function as part of their job.
For more information on the upcoming training dates, please  click here, or contact Monique Couture at mcouture@mtec.mb.ca or call 204-957-7437.  
 
Shirley Tillett Scholarship Fund for Event Professionals  
  
There is also a scholarship fund that will cover half of the tuition fee. The Shirley Tillett Scholarship Fund for Event Professionals. Shirley Tillett, founder of Shirley Tillett and Associates (STA), successfully operated her event planning and training company for over 20 years. She also founded the Event Professionals of Manitoba Association (EPM).
Please click here for more information.   
 


The Manitoba Tourism Education College

Great careers begin at MTEC!
Register now for the next training programs beginning on September 10, 2018.

The Manitoba Tourism Education College (MTEC) is a recognized post-secondary institution that is registered with Manitoba Education and Training, Advanced Learning Division. The College offers 6 and 8 week comprehensive training programs for needed positions in the hospitality and retail industries in Manitoba.

All of the training is delivered in the classroom, with a portion of the Line Cook Training Program delivered in a commercial kitchen. Training focuses on the essential skills required to perform in all of the positions. Students not only gain the education and skill to perform these jobs, they will have gained practical experience through their work practicum.
  • Front Desk Clerk - 6 Week Training Program
  • Retail Sales Associate - 6 Week Training Program
  • Housekeeping Room Attendant - 6 Week Training Program
  • Line Cook - 8 Week Training Program
  • Food & Beverage Server - 6 Week Training Program
     
Training Programs can be combined and students will graduate with training and experience in 2 or more occupations.
 
For more information on the Manitoba Tourism Education College training programs, visit our website at  www.MTECcollege.ca, email us at info@MTECcollege.ca or call (204) 957-7437.  

 
 
2018 employABILITY Expo  SAVE THE DATE!

Join us at the launch of Disability Employment and Awareness Month, October 1, 2018 at the Norwood Hotel.

This year Aliana Rozenek will be our Keynote Speaker. Aliana is the Vice President of Human Resources, Communications, Sustainability and External Affairs for Home Depot of Canada Inc.
Home Depot  of Canada Inc. was selected as one of "Canada's Best Diversity Employers (2018)".

For more information please check out the website here, www.employabilitymb.com, or contact Vanessa Hernandez, vhernandez@mtec.mb.ca or 204-957-7437. 




   AUGUST UPCOMING TRAINING
 
*Leadership Promotion - Making The Transition From Peer to Boss
August 9  |  9:00am-12:00pm  |  More Info 
 
Food Handler Certification
August 16 |   9:00am-4:00pm   |  More Info
COST: $85.00+GST  *Challenge Exam Available $55.00+GST    
 
*Manitoba BEST Service Excellence
August 20 |   9:00am-4:00pm   |  More Info
 
*Networking - The Power of Connected People  
August 22 |  9:00am-12:00pm  |  More Info 
 
*Handling Difficult Situations - Supervisors & Managers
August 23 |  9:00am-12:00pm  |  More Info 
 
*Professional Telephone Skills
August 28 |  9:00am-12:00pm  |  More Info 
 
*Time Management
August 29 |  9:00am-12:00pm  |  More Info 
 
*Retail Merchandising
August 30 |  9:00am-12:00pm  |  More Info 
 
Food Handler Certification
August 30 |   9:00am-4:00pm   |  More Info
COST: $85.00+GST  *Challenge Exam Available $55.00+GST      
 
 SEPTEMBER UPCOMING TRAINING 
 
*Direct Booking Strategy For Hotels
September 11  |  1:00pm-4:00pm  |  More Info
 
*Performance Coaching For Success 
September 12  |  9:00am-12:00pm  |  More Info
 
*Art of Communication 
September 13  |  9:00am-12:00pm  |  More Info
 
Food Handler Certification
September 14  |  9:00am-4:00pm  |  More Info 
COST: $85.00+GST  *Challenge Exam Available $55.00+GST      
 
3-Part Training Series for Event Coordinators and Planners- Introduction, Overview and Administrative Skills 
September 14  |  6:00pm-9:30pm  |  More Info 
COST: $350.00
 
3-Part Training Series for Event Coordinators and Planners- Event Coordination and Marketing 
September 15  |  8:30am-4:30pm  |  More Info 
COST: $350.00
 
3-Part Training Series for Event Coordinators and Planners- Risk Management, Human Resources, Communication and Professionalism 
September 16  |  8:30am-4:30pm  |  More Info 
COST: $350.00
 
 
*Handling Difficult Situations  
September 19  |  1:00pm-4:00pm  |  More Info
 
*Professionalism for Life & Career Success  
September 20  |  9:00am-12:00pm  |  More Info 
 
Food Handler Certification
September 25  |  9:00am-4:00pm  |  More Info 
COST: $85.00+GST  *Challenge Exam Available $55.00+GST    
 
 
*Complimentary Sessions

Contact MTEC at 204-957-7437 or email register@mtec.mb.ca.

All courses will be held at the MTEC Training Centre, 75 Scurfield Boulevard, Unit 3, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3Y 1P6.   **Free parking available!
 
The beautiful thing about learning is nobody can take it away from you.

~ B. B. King


  
Manitoba Tourism Education Council, 75 Scurfield Boulevard, Unit 3, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3Y 1P6 Canada
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