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The NDP government is providing $500,000 to upgrade technical vocational equipment used to train Manitoba's high school students. 'This investment in advanced equipment will allow students to gain more hands-on experience in the classroom, further encouraging them to pursue careers in the trades,' said Premier Greg Selinger. The province has invested $13.4 million in technical vocational education and equipment upgrades across the province since 2004. 'By training students in welding, electrical, carpentry, culinary arts and many other occupations, we are meeting labour market needs and helping students find the path to successful careers,' Premier Selinger said. Equipment purchased with last year's funding included new virtual welders at Margaret Barbour Collegiate in The Pas and the UCN campus in The Pas. 'Early training in trades and technology provide young Manitobans a path to high-wage, high-skilled jobs that will be in demand in Manitoba for years to come,' said Premier Selinger. This week, the Premier's Economic Advisory Council hosted a skills summit to help the province meet its goal of adding 75,000 more workers to the Manitoba labour force by 2020. _ Compiled from a Government of Manitoba news release
