Government of Manitoba

The Department of Advanced Education, Skills and Immigration is responsible for promoting access to high-quality advanced education and removing barriers to success by delivering financial aid programs and student support services. They provide direction, funding and oversight to Manitoba’s post-secondary institutions (PSIs), Private Vocational Institutions (PVIs) and adult learning and literacy centres to ensure positive outcomes for students, communities and the economy as a whole. Together with other levels of government and local stakeholders, they create immigration pathways to attract international talent to study, work and live in Manitoba. Advanced Education provides direction, funding, and regulatory oversight to Manitoba’s post-secondary institutions, including publicly funded universities and colleges, private religious institutions, and private vocational institutions. Student Access and Success is responsible for ensuring programs and financial supports are available to help students and adult learners pursue educational pathways to develop the skills needed to participate fully in a growing economy. Immigration Pathways works with other levels of government and local stakeholders to administer economic immigration programs focused on the skills and talent needs of Manitoba’s employers.