“PACE was the start of everything,” says Daniel Strehl, who earned his Project Management Diploma from UWinnipeg PACE in 2021. “From building a solid network to polishing my previous knowledge in project management, and providing me with the opportunity to attend an internship experience.”

Daniel completed an internship at the City of Winnipeg to finish off his 12-month program before heading into the job market.

“This experience was crucial for adding Canadian work experience to my resume, which allowed me to be at least one step ahead of the competition for job positions,” says Daniel. “The internship allowed me to understand better the work environment and what was expected from me in future positions.”

“The PACE course is aligned with the market best practices, and the body of teachers is well prepared to foster students to excel in a competitive work market,” says Daniel.

Daniel landed a role as Project Manager at Manitoba Hydro after his internship, a provincial Crown Corporation and one of Canada's largest integrated electricity and natural gas distribution utilities. Before studying at PACE, Daniel earned a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science from Centro Universitario Euro-Americano in Brazil.

“My experience at PACE was vital to position myself for my current role,” says Daniel. “I am responsible for managing all project and integration-related tasks, including initiating, planning, executing, and closing multiple small, medium and large-sized projects. I am also responsible for guiding and overseeing multiple project teams.”

Daniel says his most valuable lesson from PACE is that your network reflects your values and efforts.

“The course will demand dedication and much work, but the experience that you will go through is worth every second of your time,” he says. “PACE can offer you the means and ways to become or set you towards the best version of yourself.”

Daniel Strehl
Project Leader
Manitoba Hydro