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The 19th annual apprenticeship Highest Achievement Awards ceremony/reception honours 38 of Manitoba's top new journey people and their employers. The important role employers and instructors play in the development of the trade industry in Manitoba is also highlighted during the awards ceremony.

A message from the Canadian Labour Congress states: “Provincial and territorial governments must appoint and train special Crown prosecutors to vigorously prosecute employers when their actions cause death or serious injury. It’s time for all levels of government to commit to law enforcement education and training.”

During the remainder of 2011, Tom Sticht, an international consultant in adult education, is offering workshops on Functional Context Education and Workplace Literacy, and also on the subject of Early Parenthood Education.

This free, interactive one-hour webinar focuses on different solutions to encourage organizations and employees to use leadership and coaching techniques to improve quality of developing and delivering services.

Women are more likely to quit engineering jobs because of an uncomfortable work environment than for family reasons, according to a new University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee study.

Yellowknife’s high schools were bustling with activity as students, apprentices, trades professionals and visitors took part in the 2011 Skills Canada Northwest Territories (NWT) Competition. With over 90 competitors registered, the 13th Annual Territorial Skills Competition saw educators, industry representatives and labour professionals celebrating and supporting the future of trades in the NWT.

Budget 2011 will invest $4.5 million to create 1,200 new apprenticeship seats in Manitoba, providing better access for Manitobans looking to learn a trade, Premier Greg Selinger has announced.

The International Association of Administrative Professionals has some tips for those people whose paperwork tends to multiply like rabbits in a spring garden.

Lifelong learning creates change in the lives of learners, their families and the people whose lives are touched by the learners’ news skills and training, says Helen Wussow, the dean of Lifelong Learning which houses Continuing Studies at Simon Fraser University.

A new survey from the Canadian Federation of Independent Business shows entrepreneurs credit employees, customer loyalty and hard work for the success of their businesses. The results provide a unique insight into what makes business successful by asking business owners themselves what works.

A virtual office costs less, keeps people closer to home, and, with the right tools, there is little need to be concerned about collaboration.

Nova Scotia companies will get a hand in improving their productivity and competitiveness through a new program under jobsHere, the province’s plan to grow the economy.

Industry, government and stakeholders are all paying tribute to Alberta’s top apprentices, instructors and employers. The Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training Board has named the recipients of its annual awards, which recognize excellence in the trades.

You might have a far-reaching social network and an online presence that would impress Facebook’s Mark Zuckerberg, but when it comes to landing a job, the old-fashioned resumé still trumps all.

Mike Ashar, CEO of Irving Oil in Saint John, N.B., is an ultra-marathon runner who is shaking up the Maritimes. Last February, he began a workplace wellness program that encourages employees to work out, do yoga or go jogging on company time.