Academic Relations – New Media Manitoba

New Media Manitoba (NMM) is committed to delivering academic support to advance knowledge and skills development and create awareness about the many educational pathways and career opportunities in the Interactive Digital Media (IDM) industry.

Overview

Our goal is to attract learners of all ages across Manitoba, by inspiring their curiosity about the possibilities of emerging technologies and careers that weren’t available 10 years ago.

We’re investing in Manitoba’s future workforce through ongoing collaborations with all major post-secondary institutions that offer related programs, diplomas, degrees and micro credentials.

We establish connections with middle years and high school educators across the province who are seeing increased interest in IDM from their students, or schools that already offer IDM or cross-disciplinary programs and courses (such as film production and television broadcasting, creative arts and business or marketing programs.)

NMM academic programs are driven by thoughtful industry research and academic and industry consultations; and are embedded with our core values and goal of diversifying the IDM workforce to include everyone. Programs are delivered by passionate IDM enthusiasts and industry professionals who are committed to supporting our community and any learner on their path.

Juliet Greenberg, Senior Manager, Training & Academic Relations

No matter what age, skill level or area of interest, or learning pace and style, there’s a place here for you to learn new skills in our interactive digital media community!

Want to learn more? Get in touch with Juliet today!
[email protected]

Industry, Community and Educational Offerings

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Industry Resources

Check out this new online resource for students and their parents and career coaches who need support in navigating and exploring exciting careers in the information, communication and digital technologies!

Click here to explore exciting job titles and their responsibilities or get help with starting a conversation about what a career path looks like for you with help from our Conversation Starter Kit.

Our latest census highlights data showing continued company growth and expansion for Manitoba’s innovative products and services, as well as the most in demand skills and expected new hires at different skills levels.

Click here to view the 2022 census highlights.

Our role is to be the intersection between our governments, IDM industry, ICDT sector and Manitoba’s educators and business community.

We live where the creative digital arts and emerging technologies collide. We provide tailored business support for IDM companies and professionals to build our dynamic industry. For students and the greater community, we offer applied learning opportunities that are proven to catapult careers.

With our partners, we empower people with growth opportunities, adapt to market changes with vigor and provide resources to pursue the boldest dreams.

New Media Manitoba (NMM) collaborates closely with our governments and academia, with, and for our IDM business community. We ensure responsive and impactful support for anyone investing in IDM and technology driven products & services. Partnering with NMM means an investment in the future of Manitoba’s IDM workforce, and our industry’s’ ability to recruit, retain, expand and export.

As part of Manitoba’s sector council program and growing contributor to Manitoba’s GDP, EDW is continuously promoting Winnipeg as a place where creatives, technologists, innovators and entrepreneurs thrive!

Click here to see how EDW promotes our sector across the globe!

Learning Community

Want to learn more and get involved but not sure where to start?

For Everyone

For Middle Years and Up

For High School

What’s a Game Jam?
It’s an event, virtual or in-person, where participants of all ages, skill level and areas of interest try to make a video game from scratch over a weekend. Participants could be programmers, game designers, artists, writers, music and audio enthusiasts, project managers, and folks who are interested in related fields.

A few Game Jams are run by the Winnipeg Game Collective and are supported by NMM and other industry and academic collaborators. The Winnipeg Game Jam, also known as ‘PegJam’ is a highly celebrated event that has garnered increased participants and local media attention over its 10 years of jams!

WGC hosts multiple local events for international game jams such as Ludum Dare, Global Game Jam and others.

Whats a Meetup Group?
A meetup is an event or series of events, in person or virtual, where folks come together to learn, network, and celebrate common interests.

NMM has been supporting, running and organizing meet up groups for over a decade, bringing people of all ages, skills and interests together.

Learn more about these Manitoba Meetup Groups and connect with our welcoming community members who want to see everyone grow together.

Did you know…
Employers value candidates who upskill with micro credentials and free online education to enhance skill sets and remain relevant.

These types of resources, and a mindset for continuous learning, provide aspiring individuals and professionals the opportunity to adapt and thrive – a significant shift from the availability of such resources two decades ago.

NMM Program/ Speaker Videos

CreatorLab Videos

GameBizLab Videos

SLXR Unreal Engine 5 Videos

Manitoba Women in Tech Speaker Videos

NMM offers a variety of presentations to help educate and inspire students of all ages. With so many educational pathways and career options for students in IDM and related fields, it’s important for us to understand your students’ current skill levels, interests and goals to ensure an impactful presentation experience.

We look forward to connecting!

Please connect with Juliet Greenberg to discuss details!

Give your students an insider’s view of the video game industry and teach them how logic, collaboration and creative problem solving can make great things happen. Our goal is to inspire the next generation of designers, creators, and engineers.

Girls in Gaming is an NMM initiative dedicated to creating a fun and collaborative space for young women to explore the technical and creative possibilities of video game development. We can’t wait to connect!

Please connect with Olivia (Olive) Wilde to discuss details!

IDM CreatorLab is for educators and students who want to gain more Interactive Digital Media (IDM) skills through Game Development Fundamentals.

IDM CreatorLab provides an online learning environment where participants focus on developing their skills in Game Design and Game Development in Unity to meet their personal learning goals. Marc looks forward to inspiring and mentoring students of all ages!

Please connect with Marc Cacho to discuss details.

Pixel Pals MB Meetup Group is an NMM initiative that focuses on creating a safe and welcoming environment for marginalized persons to network with IDM industry professionals while learning about Game Development and other related areas of the creative digital arts.

Our events and programming aim to remove the barriers that prevent or discourage marginalized persons (women, gender diverse, queer, and BIPOC persons) from accessing game development opportunities and that hinder their ability to thrive in the game industry.

Seven Oaks Tech Hub aims to educate students on a technological present and
future by connecting with Winnipeg’s growing tech industry.

StudioLab xR is New Media Manitoba’s latest workforce development initiative dedicated to Extended Reality training.

This 5550sqft facility’s mandate is to support workforce development and innovation in emerging fields of Extended Reality(xR).

Advances in real-time technologies are making the impossible possible and opening up incredible new opportunities in both creative and technical fields.

StudioLab xR is an Unreal Authorized Training facility and is designed to develop the skills companies and students need to join and excel in this exciting field.

For Post Secondary

For Industry & Adult Learners

In-Class NMM Presentations
Industry Mentorship
Internships / Work Practicums
GameBiz Lab
Resume Reviews
Portfolio Reviews
One-on-One Career Coaching
Volunteer Opportunities
Career Fairs

Advanced Customized Training
Academic Collaborations
Speaking Opportunities
Job Postings
Resume Database Access
Recruitment Assistance
HR Training & Services
Student Mentorship
Corporate Partnerships

Contact Juliet Greenberg, Senior Manager, Training and Academic Relations with any questions [email protected]