group of students at a Take Our Kid to Work event

Registration is open for Take Our Kids to Work Day

Faculty and staff can register now for Nov. 6 programming

October 1, 2024 —

Take Our Kids to Work Day is an event for participating Grade 9 students to learn about the diverse roles and jobs in the current labour market. It is an opportunity for students to explore career options by spending a day at the workplace of their parent, relative, friend or volunteer host.

Launched in 1994 by The Learning Partnership, now led by Students Commission of Canada (SCC), this initiative has become the most recognized career exploration event in Canada.

The University of Manitoba is proud to host the annual Take Our Kids to Work Day (TOKTWD) event on Wednesday, November 6, 2024 for students of staff and faculty members.

Students can job-shadow their UM host for the full-day or participate in the scheduled programming. Registration is now open and all details are outlined out below. Registration is not required for job-shadowing—simply make those arrangements with your supervisor. To have your Grade 9 student join in programmed activities, read on for more information, including registration details.

Fort Garry campus

Human Resources and the campus Family Resource Coordinator have organized programmed activities at the Fort Garry campus from 8:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.

Students will take part in fun, interactive programming in the morning then join their UM host in the afternoon. The participating faculties and units are the College of Nursing, School of Art, Price Faculty of Engineering (WISE Kid-netic Energy), Faculty of Architecture (FABLab), Office of Sustainability and Faculty of Agricultural and Food Science (Dairy Plant).

Bannatyne campus

The Rady Faculty of Health Sciences has organized programmed activities at the Bannatyne campus from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Students can enjoy a day of hands-on activities, performing various scientific and medical techniques. The program includes a variety of health sciences professions and scientific careers, highlighting the diversity of health sciences education in the Rady Faculty.

Register for programmed activities

Space is limited at both campuses. Faculty and staff members are encouraged to register their student as soon as possible.

For more information about the Fort Garry program and registration, visit the human resources website (UM Intranet). Registration deadline is Friday, October 25 and space is limited to 40 students.

For more information about the Bannatyne program and registration, visit the human resources website (UM Intranet). Registration deadline is Monday, October 28, 2024 and space is limited to 40 students.

Visit the Take Our Kids to Work Day website to learn more about the student learning experience.

HR Staff

Navigating retirement: UM’s holistic supports for staff and faculty

Retirement, while exciting, can bring a mix of emotions. In recognition of the complexities of this life transition, the Office of the Vice-Provost (Academic Affairs), through UM Family Resources, and the help of the Pension Office and Human Resources, has developed a number of resources to support staff and faculty as they navigate the non-financial aspects of retirement.

Help shape UM’s Mental Health and Well-Being Strategy

This spring, UM established a Task Force on Mental Health and Well-Being to examine the current mental health supports available on our campuses and consider how we can strengthen these resources for our community’s holistic health. As part of the next phase of this work, students, staff, and faculty members are invited to share their thoughts and experiences to help shape a new comprehensive Mental Health and Well-Being Strategy.