Teresa Burke, Director of language support, manso TEAM Presentation Teresa Burke, Director of language support, manso

Background SPO funding cuts Estimate over 1000 students affected Approximately 80 teachers laid off

Why? Need for increased investment in stage one classes and childcare Comparable services to other western provinces

SURVEY Enhanced English Skills for Employment Manitoba Institute of Trades and Technology The University of Winnipeg English for Specific Purposes Program 7 Oaks Immigrant Services EDGE Skills Centre

Question 1 Majority Respondents in CLB 5 & CLB 6

Question 2 49% Profession Focused 30% Education

Question 3 Office Professionals Teachers Healthcare

Question 4

Question 5 Clear majority not willing to pay Affordability key reason

Question 6 38% indicated they are willing to move

Question 7 Career focus Education and communication key

MANSO’s Response Convened meeting of language SPOs Met with the Minister of Education and Training in February Sent statements to IRCC and the Province Partnered with five EAL organizations to survey students Pursuing information about RFP process Communicating with both levels of government

Contact Information: Teresa Burke t.burke@mansomanitoba.ca 204-272-0876