Career Services News Archive
![Michael Dyck](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Michael-Dyck-150x150.jpg)
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Michael Dyck Sociology Alumni
August 14, 2016 —
I am a criminal defence lawyer in Winnipeg. I provide legal advice to clients, negotiate with crown attorneys and advocate for my clients in court
![Kimberly Ballantyne](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Kimberly-Ballantyne-150x150.jpg)
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Kimberly Ballantyne Sociology Alumni
August 14, 2016 —
Centre for Aboriginal Human Resource Development (CAHRD) is an Aboriginal-led, charitable organization serving the urban Aboriginal community of Winnipeg.
![Self portrait of Julia Peristerakis](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Julia-Peristerakis-150x150.jpg)
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Julia Peristerakis Sociology Alumni
August 14, 2016 —
I am a researcher/curator at the Canadian Museum for Human Rights. I conduct in-depth human rights research to inform the content development of museum exhibitions
![Self portrait of Rebecca Earley](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Rebecca-Earley--150x150.jpg)
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Rebecca Earley Psychology Alumni
August 14, 2016 —
I am a career consultant at the University of Manitoba. I work with students to help them discover their dream career and help them to achieve their goals once a pathway is clear
![Self portrait of Jennifer Thorsteinsson](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Jennifer-Thorsteinsson-150x150.jpg)
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Jennifer Thorsteinsson Psychology Alumni
August 14, 2016 —
I am currently employed as a behaviour analyst and psychological assessor at St. Amant.
![Self portrait of Gillian Sidon Rehabilitation Counsellor](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Gillian-Sidon-150x150.jpg)
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Gillian Sidon Psychology Alumni
August 14, 2016 —
I currently work as a rehabilitation counsellor where I assess clients prior to their involvement in treatment.
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Earn While You Learn: UofM’s Work-Study Program
August 9, 2016 —
The Work-Study Program at the University of Manitoba is one of the many experiential learning opportunities available to students. Experiential learning - learning through personal, academic or professional experience – helps students put theory into practice and develop industry skills and career-related experience.
![Doug Tisdale Economic Alumni](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Doug-Tisdale-150x150.jpg)
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Doug Tisdale Economics Alumni
August 1, 2016 —
My job as a regional program manager with the federal government involves implementing new and existing programs in a corporate and/or operational environment.
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Nils Vik Environmental Design Alumni
August 1, 2016 —
I am the owner of a specialty coffee shop in the heart of Winnipeg’s historic Exchange District which opened in 2011. Fast forward 5 years––I extended the insights and experiences I learned through operating Parlour Coffee to help open a second café, Little Sister Coffee Maker, and begin operating a wholesale roasting operation called Dogwood Coffee Canada Ltd.
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Mark Rice Chemical/Physical Sciences Alumni
August 1, 2016 —
I am presently a senior occupational health and safety specialist with the provincial government. My job entails crafting occupational health and safety legislation and supporting the health and safety of workers in the province in various other ways.