Manitoba Institute of Trades and technology

About

Manitoba Institute of Trade and Technology (MITT), located in Winnipeg, Manitoba, provides certificate, post-graduate, and diploma-level technical training for career-oriented post-secondary and secondary students in four clusters of specialization: business and information technology, health care, human services, and skilled trades. A hallmark of MITT’s approach is its deep collaboration with industry. Together, they identify skills gaps—both technical and soft—develop curriculum to meet them, and create work practicum opportunities that help students build connections with prospective employers while they learn. The learning environment at MITT supports students’ academic, professional, and personal success: industry veteran instructors teach, mentor, and serve as industry connection points; and teams of staff ensure the campus community is safe and inviting and that students have access to the information and resources they need to excel in their programs and successfully bridge from the classroom to a career. MITT is a leading provider of continuing education opportunities through its Lifelong Learning Institute, and offers several unique pathway programs for adult and language learners, including: MITT YouthBuild, the English Language Institute, ESL for qualifying newcomers to Canada, one of Manitoba’s largest Adult Learning Centre networks.

Why the Manitoba Institute of Trades and Technology

• Industry-Oriented Programming: MITT has strong ties with industry in Manitoba, including more than 300 practicum and internship partners. Their labs and classrooms simulate the workplace to immerse students in real-world learning experiences— whether its using state-of-the-art server technology in one of their IT programs or working with public clients, as students in Hairstyling and Health Care programs often do. Their instructors are industry veterans with strong connections to employers. All programs align with in-demand occupations in Manitoba and throughout Canada. Every program includes MITT’s Work Skills—a series of workshops focused on developing students’ essential and employability skills and teaching them how to effectively write resumes and search for job opportunities. MITT's certified immigration advisor provides guidance to international students on matters related to student visas, work permits, and other immigration advice. 
• Location: “Friendly Manitoba”, as it is known to many, is the heart of the Canadian Prairies and a province boasting diverse geography, four distinct seasons, unique wildlife—including the celebrated polar bears and beluga whales of Churchill— and vibrant cultural, sport, and art scenes. It is also one of Lonely Planet’s “10 Best Travel Destinations” for 2019. Winnipeg, its capital city, is the most cost-competitive metropolitan in North America, boasts a diverse population and strong entrepreneurial spirit, and is built around rivers and natural landscapes that create year-round opportunities for outdoor fun. MITT campuses are located in safe, easily accessible, suburban communities throughout the city.