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QNET - Manitoba's Conference for Leaders 2024

QNET - Manitoba's Conference for Leaders 2024

Western Training Solutions is proud to be a Gold Sponsor of this years QNET conference on May 6, 2024 at the Victoria Inn Hotel & Convention Centre – 1808 Wellington, in Winnipeg.


We are thrilled to be joining in on a day of learning and networking with hundreds of forward-thinking leaders in Manitoba’s current, emerging, and aspiring industries. Imagine the tools, and inspiration that’s going to be shared by the keynote speakers and those facilitating the breakout sessions!

The opening keynote speaker is Ron Tite. Ron is a captivating and enlightening bestselling author, award-winning creative director, and speaker. Sure to be an enjoyable opening to a great event!


The closing keynote speaker is Kerri Twigg. Kerry is a leadership and career development coach and the best-selling author of “The Career Stories Method” (Available on Amazon, McNally Robinson) Her book captures her ingenious program to uncover and leverage your personal stories, realize your invaluable skills to create a career rooted in your values so you can proud of the work you do.


The purpose of this years QNET Conference, “Unlimited” is to challenge yourself to a leadership reset, refresh your thinking, and move forward with renewed energy, clarity, and confidence.


QNET - Manitoba's Conference for Leaders 2024


We hope to see you all there!

If you have questions contact clientcare@westernts.ca or call or text 204-8374776 to get more information.

Micro-Courses -Speed Dating for Excel

By Christina Bower-Arsenault • October 21, 2025
Speed Dating for Excel Micro-Courses Pressed for time? We get it—there’s never enough hours in the day. If you want to master Excel functions or boost your Excel skills without committing to a full-day of training, our Micro-Courses are for you. Contact us at sales@westernts.ca or 1-204-837-4776 to learn more and book your spot. Enjoy our everyday multi-class discount and pick up a new skill in just one hour with a live, interactive instructor. We look forward to seeing you in class! #Microcourses #speeddatingforexcel #westernts #westerntrainingsolutions #Worksmarternotharder #onehouroneskill
Western Training Solutions post on going to Norway House MB to instruct and Office Refresher Course

Western Training Solutions Comes to the Client

By Christina Bower-Arsenault • September 15, 2025
WesternTS Travels! All too often we hear from businesses, and organizations that they are too remote and no trainer will come to them. Well...Western Training Solutions travels to you! Office Refresher 2025 Working for a school board is a lot of work. Having value - added training offered at your location of work, is priceless! WesternTS journeyed to Norway House in August to refresh the their school division's staff. The requested topics took two days and everyone walked away with new tips and tricks, new skills, and a clearer understanding of how some of the software actually works. Topics covered in those two days included: Using Outlook efficiently and understanding Email Etiquette Using Word's efficiencies to work smarter and not harder AI in the workplace Microsoft Forms Excel efficiencies and using introductory to intermediate skills in spreadsheets It was a packed two days but everyone learned something new and felt refreshed and ready to begin the new school year. Western Training Solutions was happy to accommodate the training. Getting to know amazing people and organizations is an added bonus for all involved! Plus, if you've never been to Norway House you're missing out on one of the most picturesque places on the planet. It is truly lovely and historic. If you are tired of hearing your location is too remote? That your group isn't large enough? Think you have to resort to "Webinars" or pre-recorded lessons from sites with no actual person to ask questions of? Stop the hamster wheel! Hop off and call 204-837-4776 or email sales@westernts.ca to discuss your training needs. We look forward to hearing from you & seeing you in class!

Why Employers Invest in Technical Training

By Christina Bower-Arsenault • September 9, 2025
Employee Training Ready to turn your team into productivity superheroes? Employee training is your secret cape. From onboarding (Think: rocket launcher for rookies) to mastering tech tricks, honing those people skills, wrangling compliance rules, and becoming product wizards—training isn’t just a checkbox. It’s how organizations shape legends, not just employees. Technical Training: In 2025, employees require technical training to keep pace with rapid technological changes, close skills gaps, and increase productivity and innovation. Such training also improves job satisfaction, confidence, retention, and helps organisations attract top talent in a competitive market. According to a Talent Canada May 2025 survey, Canadians are more likely to stay with an organization that invests in their training / upgrading / upskilling / reskilling. Keeping your talent skilled in today's ever-changing tech world is a challenge. Yearly training will ensure that existing employees are educated in new tech and are on-par with new hires, fresh from school. Call 204-837-4776 or email sales@westernts.ca to discuss your training needs. We look forward to seeing you in class!
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