Joint City/CUPE Courses and Programs
Current Programs:
Global Training:
This is training that benefits the whole organization and is open to all City of Winnipeg employees who are members of CUPE Local 500. Examples of Global Training include:
- E-Learning (to address computer training needs)
- Essential Skills
- Foremanship Program
- Respectful Workplace
- Wellness
Some of the above programs are coordinated by CUPE rated employees who were hired by the Joint Committee to manage and/or facilitate these global programs.
Past Programs:
There were a number of successful programs supported by the City/CUPE fund in the past. However, due to a decrease in funding over the years, these programs are no longer available.
Department Specific Training:
The Joint Committee received a number of proposals from departments and groups. The proposals requested funding for training of CUPE employees to develop knowledge and skills that would allow employees to ready themselves for future work. Some examples of Department proposals include:
- Zoo Keeper Training
- Arborist Training
- AC/DC Fundamentals
- Property Assessor Training
- Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Course
- Management Development for Women
Individual Scholarships:
Individual employees were able to apply for financial assistance through the Joint City/CUPE Scholarship Program.Educational opportunities which could benefit the City in the future are considered for funding. Examples of courses taken are:
- Library Technician
- Programmer/Analyst
- Web Development
- Criminology
- Legal Assistant
- Real Estate Training
Developmental Opportunities:
In 2004, the Joint Committee created a Letter of Understanding that allows employees to put into practice their knowledge and credentials by applying for a "Career Development Opportunity" or "trainee position" to gain work experience. Ten opportunities were created from proposals submitted by various Departments which were screened and selected by the Joint Committee.
The concept of a "trainee" position was created to provide a valid learning experience to those employees where career progression was possible for them in the foreseeable future.
Some examples of "trainee" positions are:
- records and information management
- human resources
- materials buying
- building and housing inspections
- call centre service
- road salt management
For more information regarding any of the above programs, please contact the Local 500 office at 942-1001 or by email to: union@cupe500.mb.ca.
