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Aries (March 21 to April 19) Change is on the way – and it’s dramatic. You’ll be


asked to take on a new role than you’re used to. Although you don’t always welcome drastic change, this will be more stimulating to you than expected. Accept the oppor- tunity to explore new skills; you only have to gain.


Taurus (April 20 to May 20) You’re about to finish toiling away on a big project you


were assigned, and completing this will raise your profile at work. You don’t mind starting small to build your repu- tation, but it is important that you get the credit you’re due. You’re likely to get a reward for this work.


Gemini (May 21 to June 20) Did you lose an important working relationship, like a client, or boss that you consider a mentor? Although it’s been a fruitful relationship, it could be dulling your creative edge. Take this chance to find new business or form a new bond, which may lead to another beneficial mentorship.


Cancer (June 21 to July 22) Your manager may resign to your surprise this month. Luckily, you’ve always been self-motivated and won’t suffer without the guidance. Meeting deadlines has never been a shortfall of yours. People may even offer you the promotion when they see how high-functioning you are.


Leo (July 23 to Aug. 22) Do you feel like you’ve outgrown the position you’re in – or even your current career path? It might seem scary to switch gears, but it could also be exciting! Take the time to consider your next step. It’s OK to be unsure, and don’t succumb to pressure – the answer should be your own.


Virgo (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22) It’s a good time to straighten things out in your workspace, discarding old files and clearing room for new work, because you may be about to hear of a new opportunity that seems made for you. Make sure to apply as soon as possible to show you’re eager, be passionate in your pitch.


Libra (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) You’re starting to pull away from a relationship at work. Good for you. Though your buddy might help you pass the time, and you may even learn things from them, it’s time to break out on your own. Asserting your independence will give you greater satisfaction from your work.


Scorpio (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) Your work schedule might be about to evolve. Though you sometimes fear the unknown, this change will be good for you. It can be limiting to have a regimented work routine; by following an unusual path, you could discover a hidden talent and gain a reputation for a new skill.


Sagittarius (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) You’ve really put your all into a labour of love leading up to this month, and finishing might leave you with a bit of an empty feeling. Don’t try to fill it up so soon – give yourself the chance to relish its completion a little. You’ll stumble into another rewarding project soon enough.


Capricorn (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) You may get the opportunity to work with a big, collabora- tive team on a project. It’ll be energizing to let the creative juices flow within a group, instead of having the weight of all the responsibility. You may even begin to take on a more creative approach to your duties in the long-term.


Aquarius (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18) Have you been asked to take the reigns on a volunteer pro- ject or to help promote an organization in the arts? You’ll find it more rewarding than you could’ve imagined making it your personal mission to gain sponsors to support the committee. You really will be making a world of difference.


Pisces (Feb. 19 to March 20) You may get an opportunity to earn at your own pace – a commission-based endeavour is a likely possibility. The ability to determine what you make for a living will support your natural ability to achieve. The future will be a lot more prosperous with you creating your own destiny.


Solutions In the loop In case you missed anything – a roundup of facts we picked up last month


Programming introduced for women in the trades Te Manitoba government launched several new initi-


atives to help women access job opportunities in non-tra- ditional skilled trades. Te Trade Up! Program provides support for women looking for jobs in trades like welding, machining and electronics. Te program will include one-on-one counselling, assessments for training needs, and the development of a personal employment plan. Eligible funding may include tuition, a living allowance, training supplies and other supports like reimbursement for childcare costs. A partnership with Red River College will start in the


fall of 2015 and is open to 12 eligible female, certified journeypeople who wish to receive a vocational education diploma. Te application deadline is Jan. 31, and applica- tions are available at www.manitoba.ca/tradecareers. In addition, the International Brotherhood of Electrical Work- ers (IBEW) will reserve 10 spots for female participants in a pre-apprenticeship co-op program for level one training in the construction electrician trade.


CN employees will be all aboard in Winnipeg Te CN Training Centre, which will train all new opera-


tions hires for the Canadian National Railway Company, recently launched in Winnipeg. Te $35-million facility will train about 400 people a week, including new and existing employees. With many baby boomers approaching retirement, CN


expects to hire thousands of new employees each year for the foreseeable future. In 2014 alone, it will add more than 3,000 to its team. New employees will be trained on a uniform cur-


riculum with the latest equipment and technologies at the 100,000-square-foot centre. Drawn to Winnipeg for its central location, CN will train locomotive engineers, conductors, track supervisors and everything in between at its Pandora Avenue facility. Outside of the local training opportunities, the many


visiting trainees will boost the local economy; lodging in hotels, eating meals, and spending on entertainment dur- ing their one- to six-week stay.


Manitoba reinvests in music Fresh off the success of local artists in the Western Ca-


nadian Music Awards, the Manitoba government pledged to invest $462,000 into a Manitoba Music Industry Growth Project. Te project aims to open up new markets for Mani- toba musicians and help the industry stay competitive on a global scale. Te project will be led by Manitoba Music, and impact


its members which includes 750 people in all aspects of the music industry, including artists and bands, studios, agents, managers, songwriters, venues, promoters and producers. More than 4,000 artists and music industry members


make their living working in music in Manitoba. According to an economic impact study commissioned by Manitoba Music in 2013, the music industry generated a total gross domestic product impact of $71.3 million and an estimated $25 million in provincial and federal taxes, supporting the equivalent of 4,363 jobs.


Manitoba Institute of Trades & Technology grows With a new investment of $500,000 from the province to


expand classroom space, MITT is on track to fulfill its role of issuing high school technology education diplomas and post-secondary diplomas in trades and technology. With a mandate to provide skills and job training for


a diverse roster of students, the hybrid institution is also expanding its horizons to allow more French-speaking students to access its curricula in the official language. Currently, 80 students receive instruction in Introduction


to Trades and Technology or Introduction to Carpentry in French, but the number is expected to increase by 200 in the next two years of programming.


Job assistance for people with disabilities debuted A partnership between organizations which form the


acronym, OPUS: Options for Success, Premier Personnel, UFCW Training Centre and SPHERE-QUEBEC, will help to broaden the opportunities for people with disabilities in the local workforce. Te OPUS Project, as it’s named, will provide training to


individuals with different abilities to assist them in prepar- ing for, gaining, and sustaining employment in Winnipeg. Te project will also help employers by adding to their


skilled workforce and providing ongoing support to the company and individuals involved. Participation in these services comes at no cost to the companies and individuals. According to a study by Te Conference Board of Canada,


in 2012, about 13.7 per cent of the Canadian population identified themselves as having a disability. People with disabilities are generally as well-educated as people with- out disabilities, though they are three times more likely to be unemployed. Tis project aims to fill this gap and create more inclusive and accessible work environments.


Ello there, new social network A new social media network, targeted at people in crea-


tive fields, debuted in July, and is beginning to gain some steam, seeing bout 4,000 new members sign up every hour. Promising an ad-free alternative to the social media gi-


ants, the invite-only network is attractive to people who are fed up with sponsored posts and increasingly oversaturated social media engines. Te network also pledges that users’ personal informa-


tion will never be sold to any third parties; “Simple, beauti- ful and ad-free” is its motto, and “you are not a product” is the basis of its manifesto. Ello hopes to supplement its growth with user donations


in the long run, asking users to pay small fees for special features. Visit ello.co for a glimpse or to request an invitation.


Altering his name improved his resume A Los Angeles man named José Zamora claims that in


a months-long job search, he logged onto his computer each morning, scouring the Internet for job openings and applying to everything he felt qualified for. He estimates that he submitted between 50 to 100 resumes a day online. Eliciting no response, on a hunch, he chose to make


one change to his resume: to drop the "s" in his name, and apply for work as “Joe” Zamora. A week later, he says his inbox was full. "Joe" Zamora seemed to be a more attractive candidate,


suggesting U.S. employers may discriminate against names that sound black or Latino. As reported by Te Huffington Post, “a much-cited study found that applicants with white- sounding names received 50 percent more callbacks than applicants with black-sounding names.”


New development at CentrePort Canada could lead to greater variety of beer labels WETT Sales & Distribution Inc., the Manitoba-Saskatche-


wan sales agency for Canadian suds brands like Moosehead and Fernie Brewing Company, and imported brands like Samuel Adams, now operates out of a 90,000-square-foot warehouse at CentrePort Canada Inc. WETT Sales has the third customs-bonded warehouse


CentrePort Canada has welcomed to its development. Tese types of warehouses allow distributors to defer taxes, tariffs and duties until the point of sale. Because of this, WETT can encourage its customers to


ship in greater volumes (as it can receive shipments and not worry about the taxes and duties until it's sold), creating a greater availability for customers. Having a customs-bonded warehouse allows people to


get products to market faster, so companies may also be more open to welcoming new products to their portfolios, meaning, potentially, a greater variety of beers for Mani- tobans.


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