May 2, 2013 - In This Issue:

MTEC & SAFE Hospitality Present: Disability Safety Awareness Training for Businesses
 

In keeping with MTEC's mandate to keep our curriculum current and relevant, we are excited to announce a new session; Disability Safety Awareness Training for Businesses.

 

This 3-hour session will include information that is relevant to your employees and your customers. It will include safety and customer service training, as well as how to create an inclusive environment by giving you tools to manage this aspect of your business proactively and effectively.

 

A disability can happen at birth, as a result of an accident or aging. In Manitoba there are 170,000 people who have self-identified as disabled. As business owners and managers, we have a responsibility to operate an organization that is safe and accommodating. Having bars in the washroom isn't enough. We need to make sure that we have an establishment that is welcoming, accessible and where customers are greeted by well-trained, professional employees.

 

This session will teach you about requirements for safe evacuation, disability etiquette practices and the importance of inspections and documentation in regards to emergency procedures. Safety awareness training in this area can strengthen your existing health and safety program and promote a greater level of teamwork for your staff members.

 

This complimentary session will be held on June 13, from 1:00pm-4:00pm. For more information please contact us at 204-694-SAFE (7233) or email info@safehospitality.com. To register, please click here.

  
  

MTEC'S Semi Annual Job Fair at the Winnipeg Convention Centre
MTEC - Employers Experience Great Success with Talent Attraction

 

MTEC would like to send a special thanks to the Winnipeg Convention Centre for hosting the MTEC Hospitality, Tourism and Retail Job Fair on April 11, 2013.

 

We had a great mix of employers; with eleven hotels, one restaurant, one retail outlet, one crown corporation, one destination location and a recruiting organization, for a total of sixteen employers.

 

With 560 job-seekers in attendance, employers received approximately 1,100 applications from this spring's event! Employers each accepted close to 200 applications, and it is expected that 663 interviews will result from this 4-hour event. We are glad to be able to help our sector with their summer recruitment.

 

A poll of attendees helped us identify two main sources where people find information about our Job Fairs. The first is the MTEC Job Board and the second is employment counsellors, who are informed through targeted emails.

 

It is our ongoing commitment to continue to promote these events and to contribute to our employers needs for recruitment events that are time and cost effective. We look forward to another successful recruitment event in late summer / early fall.

May & June Training

 

Keep Your Business Profitable - Invest Your Time In Training!

    

*We are offering 15 complimentary seats for many of the following sessions. Sign up now!

  

 

*Professional Telephone Skills

May 3    |  9:00am-12:00pm  |  FULL

 

*Self Confidence in a Snap

May 8    |  8:30am-11:30am  |  FULL

 

*Winnipeg BEST Ambassador Program

May 9    |  9:00am-12:00pm  |  FULL

 

*Networking - The Power of Connected People

May 22  |  8:30am-11:30am  |  More Info

 

*Leadership: Be Effective & Powerful as a Leader

May 28  |  8:30am-11:30am  |  FULL

 

Winnipeg BEST Ambassador Program

May 29  | 9:00am-12:00pm | More Info 

COST: $49.00+GST

 

*Twitter For Business **NEW**

May 30  |  9:00am-12:00pm  |  More Info

 

*Developing Policies & Procedures Manuals

May 31  |  9:00am-12:00pm  |  More Info

 

*Leadership: Be Effective & Powerful as a Leader

June 5   |  8:30am-11:30am  |  More Info

 

*Self Confidence in a Snap

June 12 |  8:30am-11:30am  |  More Info

 

*Professional Telephone SKills

June 13 |  9:00am-12:00pm  |  More Info

 

*Pinterest For Business *NEW*

June 18 |  9:00am-12:00pm  |  More Info

 

*Build a TEAM Culture: Teambuilding & Conflict Resolution

June19 |  9:00am-12:00pm  |  More Info

 

*Managing Workplace Stress - A Suvival Guide

June 24 |  9:00am-12:00pm  |  More Info

 

*LinkedIn For Business

June 26 |  9:00am-1200pm  |  More Info

 

*Blogging For Business

June 27 |  9:00am-12:00pm  |  More Info

 

 

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

 

All courses will be held at our new MTEC Learning Centre, 75 Scurfield Boulevard, Unit 3, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3Y 1P6.  

 

 


Upcoming Safety Training

 

 

Knife Safety

May 7   |  8:30am-12:00pm  |  More Info

COST: FREE to the Hospitality Industry (Rate Code 70106); Regular $49.00+GST

 

WHMIS

May 14  |  8:30am-12:00pm  |  More Info

COST: FREE to the Hospitality Industry (Rate Code 70106); Regular $49.00+GST

 

Incident Investigation, Inspections & Documentation

May 14  |   1:00pm-4:30pm   |  More Info

COST: FREE to the Hospitality Industry (Rate Code 70106); Regular $49.00+GST

 

Food Handler Certification

May 16  |   8:30am-4:30pm   |  More Info

COST: $115+GST

 

Emergency First Aid/CPR with AED

June 4   |  8:30am-4:30pm  |  More Info

COST: $75.00+GST Hospitality Industry (Rate Code 70106); Regular $89.00+GST

 

Safety Committee/Representative Basics

June 11 | 8:30am-12:00pm | More Info

COST: FREE to the Hospitality Industry (Rate Code 70106); Regular $49.00+GST

  

 

Supervisor/Manager Safety Roles & Responsibilities

June 11 |  1:00pm-4:30pm  | More Info

COST: FREE to the Hospitality Industry (Rate Code 70106); Regular $49.00+GST

 

Disability Safety Awareness Training for Businesses

June 13 |  1:00pm-4:00pm  |  More Info

COST: FREE

 

Respectful Workplaces

June 25 |  8:30am-12:00pm  | More Info

COST: FREE to the Hospitality Industry (Rate Code 70106); Regular $49.00+GST

 

 

For additional information, or to register for upcoming workshops, please contact Alexa at: alexa@safehospitality.com or by calling 204-694-7233.

Manitoba Introduces Legislation to Remove Barriers for People with Disabilities
Principles such as access, equality and universal design to be included
 

The government of Manitoba has introduced new legislation that would remove barriers for people with disabilities, with the goal of having a fully accessible province, said Family Services and Labour Minister Jennifer Howard.

 

"Nearly every Manitoban has a disability, knows someone with a disability or will acquire a disability as they age," Howard said. "We all benefit from preventing new barriers where we live, learn, work and play and by implementing long-term plans to remove existing ones."

 

Bill 26, the Accessibility for Manitobans Act, would set out a framework for collaborative, long-range planning between governments, the private sector and accessibility advocacy groups to make proactive and innovative solutions that enhance accessibility, independence and social inclusion of all Manitobans, Howard said.

 

The legislation would outline principles such as access, equality and universal design to guide the development of accessibility standards and regulations in the future, Howard said, adding the introduction of standards would help eliminate many existing barriers in such areas as building design, information services and employment practices.

 

The proposed legislation is based on recommendations from the Manitoba Accessibility Advisory Council, which is made up of members with diverse backgrounds and experiences including representatives of organizations of people with disabilities, business and municipalities.

 

The minister said public education would be key to introducing the new proposed legislation, to boost public awareness of the benefits of full accessibility and to create a clear understanding of the obligations individuals and organizations would have under standards established by the act. The proposed act would ensure compliance would be attained through a graduated enforcement system.

 

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Upcoming Safety Events in Winnipeg

 

Step for Life - Walking for Families of Workplace Tragedy is a fun 5km fundraising walk to help support families affected by workplace tragedy who have suffered from a workplace fatality, life altering injury or occupational disease. It raises awareness to all Canadians about injury prevention and the importance of safety and health in the workplace. This year the event will be held on Sunday, May 5, 2013, at Kildonan Park, 2015 Main Street. Register today by clicking here! Early Bird rates until April 15. Come join and walk with us!

 

The North American Occupational Safety and Health (NAOSH) Week will soon be here. Does your company have a plan in place to celebrate this event? You can enter your company's events and be eligible to win in a number of categories, including most innovative, best overall, best represent the theme and many more. This year NAOSH will be running from May 5-11, 2013. The theme for this year will be "Are You Safe as You Think". The goal of NAOSH is to focus the attention of employers, employees, the general public and all partners in occupational safety and health on the importance of preventing injury and illness in the workplace, at home and in the community. For more information about the SAFE Work Awards, please click here.

 

2012 NAOSH Winners

Red River College - Best Overall

Valeant Pharmaceuticals International - Most Innovative

Extendicare Oakview Place - Best Representation of a Theme

AMEC Environment & Infrastructure - Best Entry

Parkwest Projects Ltd. - Small Employer

Corporation of the City of Brandon - Industry Leader

Manitoba Lotteries - Committee Choice Award

Russel Metals Inc. - Honourable Mention
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