Important Update for Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program - International Education Stream (IES) – Career Employment Pathway (CEP) Candidates
Manitoba has updated its Provincial Nominee Program International Education Stream (IES) Career Employment Pathway (CEP), transitioning candidates with six months of Manitoba work experience to the Skilled Worker in Manitoba pathway for future selection.
Key points
✓CEP candidates with active EOI profiles and at least six months of Manitoba work experience are invited to transition to the Skilled Worker in Manitoba pathway
✓The change aims to improve alignment between education, work experience, and labour-market needs
✓Future EOI draws will prioritize Manitoba graduates and place greater emphasis on Manitoba work experience
✓The Graduate Internship Pathway (GIP) for master's and doctoral graduates remains unchanged
✓Eligible candidates must update their EOI profiles to be considered in future Skilled Worker in Manitoba draws
What this means for you
If you are an international graduate with an active CEP profile and have worked in Manitoba for at least six months, you should review your eligibility to move to the Skilled Worker in Manitoba pathway. Updating your profile is important to remain eligible for future EOI draws, and this change may increase your chances of selection as Manitoba prioritizes graduates with local work experience.
Full detail
Manitoba has announced changes to its Provincial Nominee Program International Education Stream (IES) Career Employment Pathway (CEP). The update is designed to better align international graduates' education and work experience with Manitoba's labour-market needs.
Candidates with active EOI profiles in the CEP who have completed at least six months of work experience in Manitoba are being invited to transition into the Skilled Worker in Manitoba pathway. Once transitioned, they will be considered in future EOI draws alongside other skilled workers, with priority consideration as Manitoba graduates.
The changes aim to provide clearer and more consistent selection criteria for all Manitoba graduates, while emphasizing the importance of Manitoba work experience. The Graduate Internship Pathway for eligible master's and doctoral graduates who complete a Mitacs internship remains in place.
Affected candidates are encouraged to review their eligibility for the Skilled Worker in Manitoba pathway and update their profiles as soon as possible to ensure they are considered in future EOI draws.
International students and graduates with active Expression of Interest (EOI) profiles under the Career Employment Pathway (CEP) who have gained at least six months of work experience in Manitoba.
What do I need to do?
Review your eligibility for the Skilled Worker in Manitoba Pathway and update your EOI profile as soon as possible to be considered in future EOI draws. You should ensure all connections to Manitoba, including completed post-secondary education, have been declared.
Does this affect the Graduate Internship Pathway?
No, the Graduate Internship Pathway (GIP) remains in place for eligible master's and doctoral graduates who complete a Mitacs internship.
How will this change affect my chances of selection?
Transitioning to the Skilled Worker in Manitoba pathway provides clearer criteria for selection and prioritizes Manitoba graduates in future EOI draws, with greater emphasis on Manitoba work experience.
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