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Q: What is Manitoba WorkinfoNET?
A:
Manitoba WorkinfoNET is a non-profit, charitable organization that
hosts a family of web sites which acts as an Internet directory that
provides information on different aspects of the Manitoba labour
market. These web sites connect you to the most up to date information
on employment, learning, and career planning in Manitoba.
Q: How much do you need to know about the Internet to find the information you need?
A:
Manitoba WorkinfoNET has made every attempt to create user-friendly web
sites that are accessible on most computers. Plain language principals
have been used throughout the web site in order to allow all Manitobans
access to the information on the web site. The search function of the
web site also makes finding your information quicker and easier.
Q: What types of resources are found on Manitoba WorkinfoNET?
A:
Manitoba WorkinfoNET is a gateway web site that links Manitobans to
timely, relevant labour market information such as job outlooks,
employment opportunities, resume writing guides, business tools &
support, scholarships or bursaries, online job banks and much more. All
the information needed for a successful transition is provided within
three main categories (Employment, Career Planning and Learning).
Q: Where does the content for the web site come from?
A:
Manitoba WorkinfoNET does not create the information found on its web
site. The web site links to existing quality information from other
Manitoba organizations, governments or businesses.
Q: What if I do not have Internet at home?
A:
Manitoba WorkinfoNET can be accessed through public access terminals at
their local human resource/employment centres, libraries, community
access sites, or youth serving agencies. Community Connections
(Connexions Communautaires) provides you with access to the Internet by
way of hundreds of Community Access Program (CAP) locations around
Manitoba. CAP locations provide free Internet access with the
assistance of community groups, social agencies, libraries, schools,
volunteer groups and the business sectors. Find out where the most
convenient site is for you by calling the Winnipeg office at (204)
945-8527 or 1-866-896-0938 (toll-free), or by visiting Community
Connectionsonline.
Q: What is Manitoba Career News?
A:
Manitoba WorkinfoNET hosts the popular Manitoba Career News. MB Career
News features articles on a variety of topics to help you develop your
career; an interview with a Manitoba resident about his or her work
experiences; a career quiz; and a calendar of upcoming local career
development events. There's new information every week, so visit often!
Q: Is the service available in French?
A:
Oui! Quality Manitoba French labour market information is found on a
web site independent of the English one. Manitoba WorkinfoNET /
Info-Emploi Manitoba provides information on the Francophone services
and resources available en Francais in Manitoba. The link for
Info-Emploi Manitoba is http://www.mb.info-emploi.ca.
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