Try The Trades MB
235 Mcphillips st R3E 2K3 Winnipeg, MB, Canada

MBTI is pleased to announce our Aquaponics Greenhouse as a selected recipient of the Manitoba Government Conservation and Climate Fund. This grant will further our development and delivery of #sustainable food programs to Manitoba students. https://bit.ly/3ogXpkh

Meet some of our new friends from LiUNA1258

Aristotle said it best: When our work motivates us and brings us joy, the best results always shine through. . One of the greatest things about working the the skilled trades industry is being a part of meaningful and creative projects that support our communities everyday! . Learn more about a fulfilling creative career in Canada’s construction industry // https://mbtrades.ca/trythetrades/ ... #trythetrades #motivationmonday #manitoba #skilledtrades #CreativityMonth

We had a great time filming our new Try The Trades orientation video with our friends at Grainger Canada yesterday. Huge thanks to John Evinger for sharing his knowledge with our students. Keep an eye out on our website in the coming weeks to see the full PPE demo #safety #trythetrades #construction

Having trouble coming up with new ideas? Check out some of our project prompts below to test your skills at home! ... It may seem like a strange concept but sometimes having too much freedom can hinder our creativity. One of the best ways to challenge your problem solving skills is to narrow the focus of your creative projects by creating deadlines or rules. ... Not only will this give your creative process a refresh, it can help you gain an appreciation for the critical ...thinking required on various job sites. Follow TryTheTrades for more creative tips: https://www.instagram.com/p/CJ_Q-ligwlA/

Don’t let the fear of criticism hold you back from trying something new! REMEMBER: If no one ever challenged the norm, we’d never progress. . Like many inventors before him, Nikola Tesla faced obstacles and public ridicule for his ideas on electrical transmission. . No one could have predicted that a 19 year old engineering student’s theories would one day lead to one of the most valuable technological inventions in history. ... #trythetrades #inspirationalquotes #motivation

These are the signs you've been looking for! An awesome feeling to see all of our signage go up around the #MBTI offices and trades hall today. We can't wait for our students and workers to see them in person when they visit our new home!

Here kitty kitty...Check out some of the #bigcats roaming around our site today Thankfully we have #operatingengineers to keep them tamed. Interested in getting an up-close look at operating heavy machinery like this? Visit our website to learn more about how our Try The Trades programs can prepare you for an exciting carreer in the building industry: https://mbtrades.ca/trythetrades/

Let us each take a moment to pause and honour the many Canadians who fought for peace and who continue to serve our country today. May their stories of courage, sacrifice and determination live on in our hearts. #CanadaRemembers #Veterans #RemembranceDay2020

#WeRemember Sgt. Tommy Prince, a builder and reconnaissance expert whose acts of bravery helped Canadian Forces locate and invade enemy encampments during the S...econd World War and Korean War. On home soil, he used his voice to speak out against discrimination and advocate for the equal treatment of Indigenous Peoples in Manitoba. Throughout his military career, Prince earned 11 medals including the Silver Star and the Military Medal. Today, he is remembered as one of Canada’s most decorated Indigenous veterans. (Discover his story below) #remembranceday2020 https://bit.ly/3khG8FU

Raise your hand if you've used the word "stressed" to describe yourself in the past month...actually...make that 8 months. Yeah, we feel you. As part of #StressAwarenessDay, we've created a simple guide to help you improve your mental health and decompress after a long day. Check out the 8 suggestions below and let us know your tips for managing stress in the comments!

Now that’s some seriously spooky lighting! Fingers crossed there aren’t any ghosts or ghouls trying to distract our team on the job today. Luckily we have all the protective equipment we need to stay safe on the job here at the Manitoba Building Trades Institute. Learn more about our TryTheTrades workshops by visiting https://mbtrades.ca/trythetrades/