Career Employment Pathway Under the International Education Stream

The Career Employment Pathway (CEP) is part of Manitoba’s International Education Stream (IES) and is designed for international students who graduate from an eligible Manitoba post-secondary institution and establish their career in Manitoba. The pathway can provide a route to provincial nomination for eligible Manitoba graduates who have qualifying employment and meet the other MPNP requirements.

An applicant must generally have graduated within the past three years from a designated Manitoba post-secondary institution after completing a full-time program of at least one year or two semesters.

Applicants must also demonstrate at least CLB/NCLC 7 in an approved language test.

For employment, the applicant must generally have a full-time job offer from an eligible Manitoba employer for at least one year in an occupation on Manitoba’s In-Demand Occupations List and must be working full-time in Manitoba with a valid work permit when the application is assessed.

Graduates with a bachelor’s degree or higher from a Manitoba designated learning institution may qualify with employment in an eligible TEER 0, 1, 2 or 3 occupations on the In-Demand Occupations List, even where the position is not directly related to the completed program of study.

Applicants must also satisfy the applicable settlement-fund requirements, be residing in Manitoba, and demonstrate a genuine intention to continue living and establishing their career in Manitoba.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the Career Employment Pathway under the International Education Stream?

The Career Employment Pathway is an MPNP pathway for eligible international students who graduated from a Manitoba post-secondary institution and have qualified employment in Manitoba

2.Who is eligible for the Career Employment Pathway?

An applicant must meet the current MPNP Career Employment Pathway criteria, including eligible Manitoba education, required language ability, qualifying employment with an eligible Manitoba employer, sufficient settlement resources where required, and a genuine intention to continue living and working in Manitoba.

3.Do I need to graduate from a Manitoba institution to qualify?

Yes. The Career Employment Pathway is designed for eligible graduates of Manitoba post-secondary institutions. Graduates from institutions in another province are not eligible under this pathway and may need to consider another MPNP pathway.

4.How long must my Manitoba study program be?

The program must generally be a full-time Manitoba post-secondary program of at least one year or two semesters and must meet the other applicable MPNP requirements.

5.What language score is required for the Career Employment Pathway?

Applicants must generally demonstrate at least Canadian Language Benchmark or Niveaux de competence linguistique canadiens level 7 (CLB/NCLC 7) in an approved language test.

6.Does my job have to be related to my field of study?

Yes. If you have completed a program below the bachelor’s degree level, you must have a full-time job offer with a minimum one-year contract from an eligible Manitoba employer in an occupation on Manitoba’s In-Demand Occupations List that aligns with your completed studies.

However, Not in every case. Graduates with a bachelor’s degree or higher from a Manitoba designated learning institution may qualify in certain eligible TEER 0, 1, 2 or 3 in-demand occupations even where the job is not directly related to the completed program of study. The current pathway criteria should always be checked for the applicant’s specific situation.

7.What TEER occupations may qualify under the Career Employment Pathway?

Eligibility depends on the current MPNP rules and the applicant’s education and employment. Certain TEER 0, 1, 2 or 3 occupations may qualify, subject to the pathway requirements and Manitoba’s applicable occupational criteria.

8.Does my occupation have to be on Manitoba’s In-Demand Occupations List?

Yes. The Career Employment Pathway generally requires employment in an occupation on Manitoba’s In-Demand Occupations List, subject to current MPNP requirements.

9.Can I qualify if my job is not directly related to my Manitoba degree?

Possibly. In some cases, graduates with a bachelor’s degree or higher may qualify with eligible employment that is not directly related to their program of study. The occupation, TEER level and all other pathway requirements must still be satisfied.

10.How soon after graduation can I apply under the Career Employment Pathway?

An applicant may be able to apply once all pathway requirements are met, including the required Manitoba education, language level and qualifying employment. The pathway also generally requires that the Manitoba credential was completed within the applicable recent graduation period.

To discuss more about the Career Employment pathway under IES, book your first free in-person appointment with a Manitoba immigration lawyer.

Disclaimer: This article is provided for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.