TruckingThroughout the year, the Manitoba Trucking Association hosts or co-hosts valuable webinars for participants in Manitoba’s trucking industry. Visit this page regularly: it is updated throughout the year as new events are planned!
Fact vs. Fiction: Myth Busting the Latest Changes to Immigration
Date: February 04, 2025
Time: 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. CST
Location: Online/Virtual
Discover the latest updates on immigration pathways with the Manitoba Trucking Association (MTA) and Supply Chain Manitoba (SCMA). Join Kristina Akpalo, Outreach Officer from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) in Winnipeg, as she provides expert insights into recent federal policy changes and updates affecting immigration. Learn about existing pathways for companies, including the Francophone Mobility Program and a new pilot – the Rural and Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP). This session is a must for businesses looking to navigate Canada’s immigration landscape effectively.
Kristina Akpalo joined Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada in 2009 and currently works as an Outreach officer in Winnipeg, MB. In her current position, she helps Canadian employers learn how Canada’s economic programs may be used to support their hiring needs and help drive economic growth.
Advancing Clean Fuels in Heavy Trucking
Date: February 13, 2025
Time: 1:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. CST
Location: Online/Virtual
Heavy-duty freight is the backbone of Canada’s economy, but a dependence on burning diesel, gasoline and natural gas threatens Canada’s climate and our ability to stay competitive in a fast-moving clean transportation sector.
Electrified transportation and clean fuels have been identified as essential components of Canada’s net-zero transition—but what does this mean? This course is designed specifically for transportation managers looking to understand electrification and clean fuel pathways for heavy trucking fleets.
Together, we’ll explore:
- How transportation professionals can make informed decisions on viable clean fuel pathways ahead of potential zero-emission regulations in Canada
- The economic trends, advantages, and disruptive forces facing hydrogen, electricity and other clean fuel sources
- The role of hydrogen in heavy-duty transportation, and what changes in deployment could mean for the transportation sector
This online course is designed to answer these and many other key questions, arming decision-makers with the information necessary to craft workable business recommendations and clean fuel transition plans. Participants will deepen their knowledge of hydrogen, biofuels, and other clean fuel sources, learn about industry trends and challenges, and start to build a business case for clean fuels.
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Navigating AI in HR: Policies, Applications, and Best Practices
Date: February 18, 2025
Time: 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. CST
Location: Online/Virtual
Join us for an insightful webinar on “Navigating AI in HR: Policies, Applications, and Best Practices”. This session will delve into the transformative potential of AI in Human Resources, exploring its benefits, risks, and practical applications. The session will highlight the benefits and risks of AI, including practical applications like prompt engineering. Attendees will gain insights into the legal and ethical considerations necessary for implementing AI in HR, such as addressing bias, ensuring data privacy, and establishing accountability. The discussion will also cover the creation of organizational AI policies, with tips on governance and accountability, and an interactive segment where participants can share their experiences and challenges related to AI policies.
The webinar will delve into leveraging AI in recruitment, showcasing how AI can enhance efficiency through automated workflows, improve sourcing and screening, and engage candidates more effectively. Practical examples of AI tools and platforms used in recruitment will be provided, along with an activity to discuss recruitment challenges and AI solutions. The session will conclude with a discussion on the benefits, risks, and best practices for ethical AI adoption in HR, emphasizing regular audits, diverse data sets, and human-AI collaboration. Additionally, CPHR’s perspective on AI in HR and their support for members adapting to AI advancements will be shared.
How to Recruit and Retain the Next Generation
Date: February 20, 2025
Time: 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. CST
Location: Online/Virtual
Are you looking to recruit and retain the next generation of employees? In 2025, 27% of the workforce will be generation Z. Are you prepared for it? Join me, and we can get there together. Let’s first learn who they are and why they are the way they are. Then, what that means for employers (both good and bad) and how we can help them overcome the barriers that stand in their way of being the best employees they can be for you.
Hannah MacDonald Dannecker is the Managing Partner at the Better Together Group of Companies. As an author and public speaker she works to connect. She works to break through the barriers to connect generations with one another. She works to connect candidates and employers for better employment opportunities and she connects people to the information they need to help themselves make the choices that will benefit their own futures.