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TradeUpMB @tradeupmb.bsky.social · 2d

Carol Paul recently toured the new children’s hospital ward. MCSC has raised 48 donations for the Crystal Gala silent auction on Oct 29th at RBC Convention Centre to raise funding for the Sick Kids Hospital Foundation.
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Be a part of supporting our community!

TradeUpMB @tradeupmb.bsky.social · 4d

Reclaiming Our Future!
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Our MCSC team member, William Kirkness participated at the Economic Development Annual Conference in Norway House Cree Nation on Wednesday October 1st and Thursday October 2nd!

TradeUpMB @tradeupmb.bsky.social · 6d

Happy Thanksgiving from our MCSC Team!
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Please note, our office will be closed today for the holiday 🦃

TradeUpMB @tradeupmb.bsky.social · 6d

Happy Thanksgiving from our MCSC Team!
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Please note, our office will be closed today for the holiday🦃

TradeUpMB @tradeupmb.bsky.social · 6d

Happy Thanksgiving from our MCSC Team!
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Please note, our office will be closed today for the holiday 🦃

TradeUpMB @tradeupmb.bsky.social · 9d

Basic & Advanced Drone Operations are complete for members of Merit Contractors Association @merit_manitoba. A big congratulations to our own Ramir Diaz and intern Sophie who also passed their drone exam in the 90th percentile!

TradeUpMB @tradeupmb.bsky.social · 11d

Sophie Liu (MCSC Intern) had the opportunity to recently join Carol and Anurag (MCSC Intern) in representing the Manitoba Construction Sector Council at the 2025 Operating Engineers Training Institute of Manitoba open house!

TradeUpMB @tradeupmb.bsky.social · 12d

A recent road trip out to Mukwa Expert Inc in Warren Manitoba to learn more about the energy efficient custom building process!

TradeUpMB @tradeupmb.bsky.social · 16d

A big thank you to Lilyfield Quarry who provided the perfect backdrop to kick off week two of our drone training course with Merit Contractors Association! The flight crew sent up the DJI Matrice 350 RTK on a beautiful Monday morning!

TradeUpMB @tradeupmb.bsky.social · 19d

Join our MCSC team in honouring the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.
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We stand with Indigenous peoples and communities nationwide while reflecting on how we can continue to learn and support.

TradeUpMB @tradeupmb.bsky.social · 23d

More shots from the Basic & Advanced Drone Certification training! Merit Contractors Association of Manitoba members get some hands-on experience navigating a pair of codrone EDU mini drones through hoops and around pylons at Winnipeg Construction Association’s Construction Education Centre!

TradeUpMB @tradeupmb.bsky.social · 25d

MCSC paired up with Merit Contractors Association of Manitoba to offer Basic & Advanced Drone Certification!
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The training recently kicked off at the Winnipeg Construction Association’s education center at 1447 Waverley St. in Winnipeg. In class training will be followed by two days of field work!

TradeUpMB @tradeupmb.bsky.social · 27d

MCSC had the opportunity to be the entertainment sponsor for the Manitoba Women in Construction Tailgate party that was recently held at Princess Auto Stadium!

TradeUpMB @tradeupmb.bsky.social · Sep 18

From job readiness to job sites: Northpine-funded MCSC training is preparing students for success!
Read more on how MCSC approaches their training program funded by the Northpine Foundation – a program supporting Employment Income Assistance recipients in finding work in the construction sector!

TradeUpMB @tradeupmb.bsky.social · Sep 11

#Throwbackthursday to a couple more snapshots from MCSC’s recent Drone flight scan mission on Graham Mall with pilot Aaron Carter and co-pilot Collin Richards!

TradeUpMB @tradeupmb.bsky.social · Sep 10

Basic and Advanced Drone Courses!
This program provides technical skills to introduce and integrate drones into the construction sector for improved safety, efficiency, and environment-friendly operations. To learn more, click the link in our bio today!

TradeUpMB @tradeupmb.bsky.social · Sep 9

The Northpine Framer 2 class recently celebrated their graduation at the Manitoba Building Trades Institute. Instructor Darrell Fiddler, trained his class to become workforce ready in Introduction to Framing in Construction. Congratulation’s to the class for completing their 16 week training program

TradeUpMB @tradeupmb.bsky.social · Sep 5

Our MCSC team along with Andrea Canada, consultant with MCSC’s Northpine project, recently celebrated our many recent successes at Frankie’s!

TradeUpMB @tradeupmb.bsky.social · Sep 3

Carol Paul recently met with Shima Cyrus from Splendid Homes and Bev Stuart from Manitoba Institute of Trades and Technology to share ideas and look at different partnerships. It is always amazing to have such talented women in our circle!

TradeUpMB @tradeupmb.bsky.social · Sep 1

Happy Labour Day from our MCSC Team!

TradeUpMB @tradeupmb.bsky.social · Aug 29

Our amazing drone flight team Colin Richards (Fabca Construction Ltd.) and Aaron Carter (Sigfusson Northern) recently took flight with MCSC’s DJI Matrice RTK 300 for a scan mission on Graham Mall!

TradeUpMB @tradeupmb.bsky.social · Aug 27

Glen Laycock & Terry Kaduchuk from Northern Manitoba Sector Council recently met for lunch with William Kirkness & Carol Paul from our MCSC to share new initiatives and explore potential partnership opportunities!

TradeUpMB @tradeupmb.bsky.social · Aug 26

Framer students recently had the opportunity to pour the foundation for a new home located in Gods Lake Narrows!

TradeUpMB @tradeupmb.bsky.social · Aug 22

Youth from Freedom International School in Winnipeg are enjoying a memorable summer experience exploring career opportunities in construction thanks to MCSC’s summer camps! Read more on this story by clicking the link in our bio or heading over to the News Section on our website!

TradeUpMB @tradeupmb.bsky.social · Aug 20

A few more shots captured from Summer Camp Week 2 at the Plumbers & Pipefitters Local 254 and was facilitated by Christina Thiessen. The students also spent the day at the New Media Manitoba xR lab!