YWCA is offering free training opportunities through their Steps to Success program. Steps to Success is offering a variety of courses throughout the month of May.
Boater’s License Prep: May 1st & 2nd, 9am- 4pm
Internet Safety: May 3rd, 1pm- 3pm
Responsibility in the Worksplace: May 6th, 6am- 3pm
Excel: May 7th, 9am- 3pm
Manitoba Labour Standards: May 8th, 10am- 12pm
Resume Writing: May 8th and 9th, 1:30pm- 3pm at Burntwood School
Adaptability in the Workplace: May 10th, 9am- 3pm
Safe Food Handlers Certification or Cannabis Retail Certifications or Alcohol Service Certification: May 13th, or 14th, 9am- 3pm
Microsoft Word: May 15th, 9am- 3pm
Powerpoint: May 16th, 9am- 3pm
Math in the Workplace: May 17th, 10am- 3pm
Learner’s Permit Prep: May 21st- 24th, 10am- 12pm
English Language Skills On-Line: Monday evenings, 8:30pm- 10:30pm
Canadian Adult Education Credential Prep: Thursday evenings, 8pm- 10pm
Basic Computer Level 1 or Level 2: Wednesday and Thursday evenings, exact dates and times to be announced once 12 people register.
Adult Driver's Ed Registration for fall classes will be held weekdays from May 27th to June 7th, 8am- 2:30pm.
Manitoba Possible is partnering with Juniper Centre Inc. and inviting the community to join them for a Red Shirt Day Community BBQ at the Juniper Centre Parking Lot on Wednesday, May 29th from 11am- 1:30pm.
May 29th is Red Shirt Day to celebrate and raise awareness about accessibily for those with disabilities. Remember to wear red to help create a visible display of solidarity and to pledge your commitment to help create a fully accessible and inclusive society. Snap pictures and share your commitment with the hashtag #RedShirtDay and tag @manitoba.possible.
Manitoba Blue Cross is celebrating 50 years and bringing the festivities to Thompson! Join us to get a free gift, enter to win a prize and enjoy snacks and refreshments! All community members are welcome to join us, regardless of whether you have a health benefits plan with Manitoba Blue Cross! Come learn what’s new with Manitoba Blue Cross, including our innovative wellness initiatives that can support you.
Calling all business leaders! We want to hear from you! Join Manitoba Blue Cross and the Thompson Chamber of Commerce at a business community round table luncheon. Come talk about opportunities and barriers you encounter and how Manitoba Blue Cross – as a leader in health and wellness – can support you, your company and the city of Thompson. Manitoba Blue Cross is committed to helping all Manitobans and we’re here for you. We want to learn how we can help. We are here, not as a health benefits provider, but as a local business partner who wants to collaborate with communities throughout Manitoba. RSVP before May 17! Email commerce@mymts.net Lunch is provided, courtesy of Manitoba Blue Cross. Please include any dietary restrictions in your email.
Thompson Public Library will be putting on a vegetable garden paper craft event for the kids on Wednesday, May 29th starting at 4:30pm.
Any child between the ages 4 and 10 with a Library card are welcome to attend. Child must be able to use scissors on their own or to have help from a parent/guardian.