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Manitoba Indigenous Youth Achievement Awards for Access Program students

December 15, 2022 — 
“This is a huge honour to be recognized for my accomplishments. It is validating and it reminds me of the strength it took to get here." - April Quill

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Preparing for the future with micro-certificates

December 13, 2022 — 
“Micro-credentials like these micro-certificates can play an important role, complement a degree, be stand-alone and provide employers with what they are looking for.” – Rod Lastra

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Extended Education UM Alumni Benefit offers first course at a discount

December 6, 2022 — 
Sometimes one course is all you need.

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An evening to celebrate graduation

December 5, 2022 — 
"We have been waiting for this moment. It was a beautiful night.” - Claudia Martinez

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Woman with technology glowing in her head, looking up, with hand on chin.

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Pondering the future of AI and Machine Learning

November 29, 2022 — 
“We want our grads to be both skilled and critically reflective.” - Kari Kumar

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Artificial Intelligence: Machine Learning Solutions

November 16, 2022 — 
"This program provides a basic understanding of what’s possible and how you can apply it. AI is such an effective and useful area for business.” - Briana Brownell

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Preparing for a future powered by technology

November 10, 2022 — 
“Algorithms and data sets are becoming part of the new business model. They require new skills and new ways of learning.” - Rod Lastra

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Facilitating Older Adult Learning

November 2, 2022 — 
“It’s not a whole degree. In a short time, you get a lot of knowledge and skills.” - Michelle Porter

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Two people stand beside an easel with art on it.

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Access Program art piece unveiled

October 14, 2022 — 
“We wanted an image to represent all we do and all we are. We were provided with this image.” - Diedre Desmarais

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Additional skills provide opportunities for UM Alumni

October 4, 2022 — 
“There is a global shortage of talent.” - Yvonne Kinley

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