Manitoba Education and Training

What Manitoba Education and Training does

Manitoba Education and Training, currently operating under the legal name "Manitoba Education and Early Childhood Learning," is a provincial government department of the Province of Manitoba, Canada. The department administers the province's entire publicly funded education system across the full learning lifecycle — from early childhood learning and child care, through Kindergarten to Grade 12 schooling delivered via 37 school divisions, to post-secondary institutional oversight, adult literacy, and student financial assistance. It serves Manitoba residents including children, K-12 students, adult learners, post-secondary students, Indigenous learners, international students, and the institutional and employer ecosystem that supports them.

Core service lines include Manitoba Student Aid (loans, grants, bursaries, and Canada Student Grants administered through an online portal with maximum full-time loans of $500 CAD/week), the Co-operative Education Tax Credit (up to 15% of wages, max $5,000 per co-op student), the Manitoba Scholarship and Bursary Initiative (provincial matching funds at 1:2 ratio), Apprenticeship Manitoba, the Alternate Formats Collection for post-secondary students with perceptual disabilities, and the Mamàhtawisiwin Indigenous Education Policy Framework. The department directly oversees 7 public post-secondary institutions (including University of Manitoba, University of Winnipeg, Brandon University, Red River College Polytechnic, Assiniboine Community College, University College of the North, and Université de Saint-Boniface) and provides grants to private religious institutions.

The department operates on annual provincial budget appropriations rather than commercial revenue. Its go-to-market model is direct-to-citizen, delivered through institutional partners (school divisions, post-secondary institutions, Adult Learning Centres), digital self-serve portals (Manitoba Student Aid, Manitoba Child Care Search), and government communication channels. Underlying technology consists of standard government digital service delivery platforms. The current Minister, Tracy Schmidt, leads the portfolio from Winnipeg offices.

Name

Manitoba Education and Training

Legal name

Manitoba Education and Early Childhood Learning

Website

https://edu.gov.mb.ca

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Manitoba Education and Training (operating as Education and Early Childhood Learning) is a provincial government department administering Manitoba's publicly funded education system from early childhood through post-secondary, serving residents via 37 school divisions, 7 public universities/colleges, and digital service portals.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Education Administration

NAICS

Educational Services (61), Educational Support Services (611710), Educational Support Services (6117)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

State/Provincial/Regional Education Departments (EDADAAAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

State/Provincial Education Department Administration (BPAIABAJ), Inclusion, Special Needs & Early Intervention Training (IEPs/IFSPs, Neurodiversity) (EDACAIAF), Specialized Programs & Classrooms (Autism, Emotional/Behavioral, Intellectual/Developmental, Multi-Disability) (EDAJAKAH), AT Implementation, Coaching & Professional Development (Teachers/Staff) (EDAKAIAI)

Keywords

• Public education services
• K-12 curriculum oversight
• Post-secondary administration
• Student financial aid
• Early childhood learning

Headquarters

HQ city

Winnipeg

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Post-Secondary Financial Oversight: The Advanced Education Division provides financial oversight, policy development, and accountability for Manitoba's public post-secondary system. The department administers funding to public and private post-secondary institutions through provincial grants.
2. Student Financial Assistance: Manitoba Student Aid provides loans, grants, bursaries, and Canada Student Grants to eligible Manitoba residents pursuing post-secondary education. Funding is delivered through the provincial student aid online portal.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Manitoba Education and Training is a provincial government department that delivers publicly funded education services across Manitoba, from early childhood learning through post-secondary education. It administers K-12 curriculum and assessment, oversees public post-secondary institutions, operates Manitoba Student Aid (loans, grants, and bursaries), provides Adult Learning and Literacy programs, and delivers specialized services such as the Alternate Formats Collection for students with perceptual disabilities.

Product overview

Manitoba Education and Training is a provincial government department providing a comprehensive range of educational programs and services. The portfolio includes Early Learning and Child Care programs for young children, Kindergarten to Grade 12 education with curriculum and assessment services, Post-Secondary Education oversight for Manitoba's public universities and colleges, Adult Learning and Literacy with the Canadian Adult Education Credential testing, Manitoba Student Aid for financial assistance, International Education services, and specialized support services including blind/visually impaired services and alternate format materials for students with disabilities. Additional programs include the Manitoba Scholarship and Bursary Initiative (matching funds for scholarships), Co-operative Education Tax Credit (employer incentives), and Apprenticeship Manitoba. The department also supports Indigenous Excellence through the Mamàhtawisiwin policy framework and oversees various student services including mental health, clinical services, and school counselling.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Early Learning and Child Care Provincial early childhood education programs providing child care services, resources for families, centres and home providers, and workforce development for early childhood educators in Manitoba.
• Kindergarten to Grade 12 Education Provincial K-12 curriculum, assessment, safe schools, professional certification, and education data services for Manitoba schools across 37 school divisions.
• Indigenous Excellence Indigenous education policy framework (Mamàhtawisiwin), identity declaration, treaty education, community schools program, and support for Indigenous students across Manitoba.
• Post-Secondary Education Financial oversight, policy development, and accountability for Manitoba's public post-secondary institutions including 7 universities and colleges, with grants to private religious institutions.
• Adult Learning and Literacy Adult-focused programming through Adult Learning Centres and Adult Literacy Programs, supporting reading, writing, numeracy skills and high school credentials, including the Canadian Adult Education Credential (CAEC) Testing Service.
• Manitoba Student Aid Financial aid program providing loans, grants, and bursaries to Manitoba students attending designated post-secondary institutions, administered through an online portal.
• International Education Programs and services supporting international students studying in Manitoba and Manitoba students seeking international experience through exchange, study abroad, and work abroad opportunities.
• Services for Students Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired Consultant services for blind and visually impaired students including direct teaching (braille literacy, orientation and mobility, assistive technology), functional vision assessments, and school team consultation.
• Alternate Formats Collection Textbook provision service for post-secondary students with perceptual disabilities, providing materials in braille, large print, electronic text, or audio format through Manitoba post-secondary institutions.
• Manitoba Scholarship and Bursary Initiative Provincial matching funds program where the government contributes one dollar for every two dollars received from private donors, distributed as non-repayable scholarships and bursaries to post-secondary institutions.
• Co-operative Education Tax Credit Tax incentive program providing employers up to 15% of wages (max $5,000 per student) for hiring co-op students and up to $2,500 per year for hiring co-op graduates in their first two years.
• Apprenticeship Manitoba Apprenticeship training and certification programs for skilled trades in Manitoba.

Named customers10 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• National Student Loans Service Centre (NSLSC)coreTechnology or Integration · 25 May 2025The NSLSC manages integrated Canada-Manitoba student loans. Effective May 25, 2025, all students including existing borrowers must access their NSLSC account through My Service Canada Account (MSCA).
• Western College of Veterinary Medicine (WCVM), University of SaskatchewancoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInterprovincial agreement allowing up to 15 Manitoba residents annually to be admitted to the WCVM at the University of Saskatchewan in Saskatoon, provided they meet all other admission criteria. Applicants must have completed at least two years of post-secondary education.
• Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInterprovincial agreement allowing 3 Manitoba residents annually to be admitted to SAIT's Nuclear Medicine program, subject to meeting all admission requirements.
• Minnesota Higher Education Services OfficecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerReciprocity agreement between Manitoba and Minnesota for reduced tuition rates. Students should contact their intended institution to confirm participation and provide proof of Manitoba residency.
• Manitoba Post-Secondary Institutions (Accessibility Services)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPost-secondary institutions (University of Manitoba, University of Winnipeg, Brandon University, Red River College Polytech, Assiniboine Community College, University College of the North, Université de Saint-Boniface, MITT, Canadian Mennonite University, Booth University College) partner with Manitoba Education to deliver the Alternate Formats Collection service to students with perceptual disabilities.
• Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)coreTechnology or IntegrationCRA administers T4A slips for Manitoba Bursary recipients who received over $500, in accordance with CRA administrative policy.
• Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)coreTechnology or IntegrationThe CRA administers federal and provincial income tax on behalf of Manitoba and handles Co-op Tax Credit claims through corporate and personal income tax returns.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Ontario Ministry of Education: Ontario's provincial education ministry overseeing K-12 curriculum, teacher certification, and education policy. Directly comparable as a Canadian provincial ministry with the same statutory mandate and portfolio scope.
• Nova Scotia Department of Education and Early Childhood Development: Nova Scotia's combined education and early childhood development department with K-12 and early learning programs. Closely mirrors Manitoba's "Education and Early Childhood Learning" structure.
• Saskatchewan Ministry of Education: Saskatchewan's provincial education ministry with K-12, early years, and post-secondary oversight. Most comparable given geographic and economic proximity to Manitoba, plus existing interprovincial agreements (e.g., WCVM).
• New Brunswick Department of Education and Early Childhood Development: New Brunswick's education and early childhood development department with both Anglophone and Francophone sector oversight. Comparable given bilingual delivery and early childhood consolidation.
• Quebec Ministère de l'Éducation: Quebec's provincial education ministry with a similar cradle-to-career mandate including early childhood, K-12, post-secondary, and adult education. Comparable in scope and francophone language service requirements.
• Alberta Advanced Education: Alberta's separate ministry overseeing post-secondary institutions, student financial aid, and apprenticeship programs. Directly comparable to Manitoba's Advanced Education Division functions.
• Alberta Ministry of Education: Alberta's provincial education ministry with K-12, curriculum, and teacher certification responsibilities. A direct peer across curriculum standards, funding models, and provincial regulatory authority.
• British Columbia Ministry of Education and Child Care: BC's combined education and child-care ministry with early learning, K-12, and post-secondary oversight. Highly comparable given the recent consolidation of early childhood learning under the same department as Manitoba's.

Broad incumbents

• Canadian Council of Ministers of Education (CCME): Interprovincial forum coordinating education policy across Canada's provinces and territories. Comparable as a coordinating body for provincial education ministries, though broader in scope and consensus-driven rather than regulatory.

Regional players

• Council of Atlantic University Libraries / Maritime Provinces Higher Education Commission: Maritime Provinces Higher Education Commission coordinates post-secondary planning across Atlantic Canada. Comparable in function to Manitoba's post-secondary oversight role, though regional rather than single-province in scope.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/mbgov
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/ManitobaGovernment
• Facebookfacebook.com/manitobagovernment
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/manitoba-education-and-training

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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