b'FROM OUR CHAIRMore Knowledge Under Your ToolbeltIts that time of year againwhere students head back to school, and WCAs Construction Education Centre is once again in full swing with meetings, classes and sessions after a well-deserved summer break. And so, in this issue of Build Manitoba, we also focus on a few of the sessions and designations that will be offered throughout the year in our premium learning environment. Over the last few months, WCAs Peggy Zurkan, manager of learning & development, has been busy putting together a stellar program of courses and seminars for the upcoming fall and winter calendar. Take some time to page through our 2024/25 WCA Education Program and explore the various streams with your office and site staff. In addition to a grouping of popular courses that will elevate your staffs soft skills (Dale Carnegie Course and Foundation34 TM ), we are very excited to see seven new courses, including everything from a series for small business owners to a new supervisor course on technical skillsa complement to our popular Building Supervisors for Tomorrow (BST) program.Speaking of BST, on page 16, we highlight our recent BST graduates and celebrate their accomplishments. These bright and determined workers are now more prepared than ever to take the next step in their careers and in their journey into management roles. With the practical knowledge emphasized in the BST program, participants are equipped with additional skills and resources needed to excel at new challenges on the jobsite.The knowledge, confidence and skills gained from these modules will benefit not just the individuals themselves, but also their employers, their companies and the industry at large. In a time of increasing labour demand, its crucial for us as an industry to position ourselves for success. Our people are our future, and education is their key to that future. Lets keep encouraging and supporting our employees and colleagues in their professional development.WCA offers an exemplary education program specifically designed for our memberssessions delivered in manageable segments by industry experts who have extensive hands-on experience in constructions ICI sector. This years package of courses and sessions promises to be our most comprehensive yet. Check it out at winnipegconstruction.ca/education-program and consider a niche course that fits into your field and gives you or your staff the extra expertise you need to take your company to the next level.Roger TukIssue 3 | Fall Edition | 2024 BUILD MANITOBA 5'