Wonder of Work Winnipeg

Introduction

Children can only imagine futures they have had the opportunity to experience.

Wonder of Work is a hands-on fall career exploration program for Grade 5 and 6 students in Winnipeg.

Through interactive activities and in-person learning experiences, participants discover careers in health care, technology, skilled trades and other industries while connecting classroom learning to the world around them.

Working with schools, post-secondary institutions, community organizations and industry partners, Career Trek creates welcoming opportunities for young people to explore their interests, recognize their strengths and build confidence. The program is designed to include students from diverse backgrounds, particularly those who may face barriers to career exploration and educational opportunities.

Wonder of Work helps children see where learning can lead, without expecting them to choose a career before they are ready.

The Program Objectives

Wonder of Work is a hands-on fall & winter extracurricular program in Winnipeg for students in Grades 5 and 6. Through engaging career exploration activities, participants connect what they learn in school with real careers, workplaces and future education pathways.

Through the program, students will:

  • Build self-awareness, confidence and personal and social skills.
  • Discover their interests, strengths and abilities.
  • Explore different careers and develop a greater understanding of the world of work.
  • See how school subjects connect to careers and real-life opportunities.
  • Develop essential skills such as communication, teamwork, problem-solving and decision-making.
  • Understand the importance of continued education and lifelong learning.
  • Begin thinking about their future goals and career possibilities.

By helping young people understand where learning can lead, Wonder of Work encourages greater engagement with school and provides a meaningful foundation for future academic, personal and career development.

Students will have the opportunity to explore careers such as:

  • Criminal Justice
  • Education
  • Environmental Science
  • Theatre and Film
  • Aviation and Aerospace
  • Business
  • Carpentry
  • Computer Science
  • Electronic Engineering
  • Agricultural and Food Sciences
  • Biological Sciences
  • Chemistry
  • Engineering
  • Geology
  • Kinesiology and Recreation Management
  • Peace and Conflict Studies
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Jordyn O'Dunn-Orto

Manager, Wonder of Work Winnipeg

[email protected]
204-944-1800 ext. 118
Fax: 204-942-4912
Toll free: 1-800-693-3864

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Sedra Al-Manni

Program Coordinator

[email protected]
204-944-1800 ext. 118

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Mary Sikitanaivalu

Program Coordinator

[email protected]
204-944-1800 ext. 118

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Fall 2026 Registration Open

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Weekday Programs - Fall 2026
  • Sister Macnamara Middle School
    • October 14th, 2026 - December 2nd, 2026
    • Time: Every Wednesday, 3:45PM to 5:45PM
  • R.B. Russell Vocational School
    • November 7th, 2026 - December 5th, 2026
    • January 16th, 2027 - February 13, 2027
    • Time: Every Saturday, 9AM-3PM
    Success Stories

    In their own Words

    Eric Heckert

    How Career Trek Sparked Eric's Path Forward
    17 February 2026

    Danny Truong

    From Curious Explorer To Confident Creator
    12 December 2025