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November 8, 2017 - In This Issue:
Marketing Through Social Media

In today's world of business, it is difficult not to have an on-line presence. You can spend literally thousands of dollars placing ads in daily or weekly newspapers that if you're lucky, will be viewed once.
Instagram is virtual storytelling and an excellent way to highlight your products and services. Through videos and images, you can make your business recognizable.

Facebook is a cost effective way of reaching your target audience. Through Facebook you not only have the ability to stand out from your competition, you can see who is viewing your page. You can post upcoming events to your target audience.

In our new Facebook for Business training session you will receive an overview of Facebook and how it works, learn how to set up your business page and customize it and how to boost your posts and much more!

DATE: November 21, 2017    
TIME: 9:00am-12:00pm
COST: Complimentary

DATE: November 28, 2017    
TIME: 9:00am-12:00pm
COST: Complimentary
 
For more information or to register, please contact us at 204-957-7437 or email register@mtec.mb.ca.  
 
 
3-Part Training Series for Event Coordinators & Planners  

Whether you are new to the industry or established in your career, MTEC's 3-Part Training Series for Event Coordinators & Planners will provide the tools to assist you in planning the event from start to finish, covering areas such as administration, marketing, human resources, risk management and more!

This 3 part series will be very beneficial for those of you who may not have the title of Event Planner, but you are the person in your organization who performs that function as part of your position.
Events can be anything from an annual golf tournament or AGM to a wedding!
 
The training is based on National Occupational Standards and participants receive a comprehensive Emerit Event Coordinator Workbook.
 
The next 3-Part Series for Event Coordinators & Planners will be on January 19, 26 and February 2, 2018, from 9:00am-4:00pm.
 
For more information on the upcoming training dates, please click here , or contact Fiona Slikker at fslikker@mtec.mb.ca or call 204-957-7437.
 
Shirley Tillett Scholarship Fund for Event Professionals    
 
On behalf of Shirley Tillett's family, we would like to thank all of those who contributed to the Shirley Tillett Scholarship Fund for Event Professionals. Please click here to view all those who contributed.  
 
There was great support for Shirley's wish of starting a scholarship fund and as a result of the generous donations, many people wanting to increase their knowledge of Event Planning will be able to have half of their tuition covered for the 3 Day Event Planning Series offered at MTEC. For more information about the scholarship, please click here.  



The Manitoba Tourism Education College

Great careers begin at MTEC!
Register now for the next training programs beginning on January 15th, 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.  

 
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November & December Upcoming Training

 
*Retail Loss Prevention
November 9   |  9:00am-12:00pm  |  More Info 
 
*Self Confidence in a Snap
November 14 |  9:00am-12:00pm  |  More Info 
 
Food Handler Certification - FULL 
November 16  |   9:00am-4:00pm   |  More Info   
COST: $85.00+GST  *Challenge Exam Available $55.00+GST
 
*Networking, The Power of Connected People
November 17  |  9:00am-12:00pm  |  More Info 
 
*Teambuilding &  Conflict Resolution Skills
November 20  |  9:00am-12:00pm  |  More Info
 
*Instagram for Business
November 21  |  9:00am-12:00pm  |  More Info
 
*Negotiating - Achieving Better Solutions For Your Business
November 27  |  9:00am-12:00pm  |  More Info
 
*Facebook For Business
November 28  |  9:00am-12:00pm  |  More Info 
 
*Handling Difficult Situations - Supervisors & Managers 
November 29  |  9:00am-12:00pm  |  More Info  
 
*Leadership Promotion - Making The Transition from Peer to Boss
November 29  |   1:00pm-4:00pm   |  More Info
 
Food Handler Certification
December 5    |   9:00am-4:00pm   |  More Info  
COST: $85.00+GST  *Challenge Exam Available $55.00+GST
 
*LinkedIn for Business
December 7    |  9:00am-12:00pm  |  More Info
 
*Assertiveness in the Workplace
December 8    |  9:00am-12:00pm  |  More Info 
 
*Handling Difficult Situations
December 12   |  9:00am-12:00pm  |  More Info  
 
*Motivating & Giving Effective Feedback
December 14   |  9:00am-12:00pm  |  More Info 
 
*Business Etiquette
December 18   |  9:00am-12:00pm  |  More Info 
 
*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!
 
"Whatever you're thinking, think bigger."
 
~ Tony Hsieh  
  
Manitoba Tourism Education Council, 75 Scurfield Boulevard, Unit 3, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3Y 1P6 Canada
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