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Post-Secondary
Institutions in Manitoba
Universities |
Universities are located in Winnipeg and Brandon. They
offer distance education and correspondence courses in addition
to those on site. Programs are generally three to five years
for a first degree, with some universities offering post-graduate
programs as well.
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Colleges |
Located in Winnipeg and throughout Manitoba, the Colleges
offer a variety of courses through their on-campus sites
in addition to distance education and correspondence courses.
Colleges offer one or two-year programs which lead to a
certificate or diploma and range from Business and Applied
Arts, Engineering Technologies, Health and Family Services
to Apprenticeship courses.
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Private
Vocational Institutions |
Private vocational institutions offer employment training
in a wide range of occupational fields including office
and business applications, broadcasting, computer, electronic
technology, cosmetology, health care, massage therapy, security,
transport driving and many others. Many of these institutions
offer accelerated programs and flexible entry dates. Programs
may be taught in the classroom, through practicums, by distance
education, correspondence, or through a combination of these
methods. Institutions are privately owned and operate as
businesses. This section will also provide information for
owners on registering a private vocational institution,
rights and responsibilities for students and owners, as
well as a list of registered private vocational institutions
in Manitoba.
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Vocational/Technical
Training Institutions |
Many vocational training and adult education programs are
offered through public schools, technology centres, and
specialized training facilities. Programs vary from business
and computer technology to dance and flying schools.
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Religious
Institutions |
The various religious institutions provide students with
academic excellence combined with a Christian worldview.
Upon graduation, students are well prepared to meet the
demands of the 21st century with the skills and credentials
expected by employers, as well as discover and develop their
potential for ministry in the church and in today's society.
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Continuing
Education |
Continuing Education courses provide a convenient alternative
to full-time studies, with the flexibility and timetables
to accommodate working students, parents, and otherwise
busy individuals. A variety of general interest courses
to career-related certificate programs are available through
several of Manitoba's universities and colleges.
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Distance
Education |
Learners throughout Manitoba, Canada, and the world can
complete certificate, diploma and university degree credit
courses without having to leave their home community, and
without having to attend full-time scheduled classes on
campus. Distance education enables individuals to participate
with the convenience of home study while receiving the same
learning objectives and course content as those delivered
on campus or through community-based learning centres. There
are several methods of delivery such as Independent Study,
Net Based Study, Group Based Study, Telecourses, Web Course
Tools, Video-conferencing, etc.
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Access
Programs |
These specialized programs are designed to assist individuals
with accessing and succeeding in post-secondary education.
Eligible individuals are those Manitobans who, due to geographic,
financial, or academic barriers, would not be able to easily
access post-secondary education. The programs are intended
for, but not limited to, Aboriginals, northerners, women,
immigrants and people from visible minority groups.
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