EDUCATION GUIDE
SUPPLEMENT TO THE FREE PRESS • SATURDAY, AUGUST 9, 2025
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Manitoba's Post-Secondary Institutions Dedicated to Innovation, Quality I t’s common knowledge that Manitoba falls in the middle of pop- ulation by province in Canada. With just under 1.5 million people, Manitoba comes in fifth among provinces. That said, the province continues to grow at a surprisingly steady rate. Between April 1, 2024, and April 1, 2025, the population increased by 21,374 people, an increase of 1.44 per cent. BY TODD LEWYS
This uptick means that increasing numbers of people – both young, old and some- where in-between – will be looking to start a career, gain new skills or upgrade their skills to excel in their current job or qualify for a lateral move to a better position. Here’s the good news. While Manitoba’s population is middling, its post-secondary education system isn’t. With a total of 12 post-secondary institutions to choose from, learners, whether they be fresh out of high school, mature students or seniors looking to keep their mind active by taking a cutting-edge course – have plenty of great options to choose from. Not only that, but institutions are becoming increasingly progressive in the way they deliver education. For example, the University of Manitoba (UM) has come up with their First Year Centre (FYC), which is geared toward first year students. Knowing that starting first-year university can be intimidating, the FYC is a resource dedicated to helping students find their footing as they start their educational journey. With an orientation program that starts in May and ends as studies begin in the fall, the FYC program is designed to help students navigate the myriad challenges that come with making the transition from high school to university. The overall idea is to help students attain a level of comfort prior to their studies that will enable them to hit the ground running, paving the way for reduced stress – and
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