Building Stronger Communities Through Connection & Care

Training Edge Academy is a Métis-owned training provider delivering life-saving skills and community-focused education across Manitoba. We equip individuals and organizations with the confidence to respond in moments that matter—especially when someone may be struggling or in crisis.

Support. Educate. Prevent.

Who We Are

At Training Edge Academy, we believe that real change starts with people. Our approach is grounded in lived experience, cultural understanding, and practical skill-building that can be used immediately in real-life situations.

We work with:

• Frontline workers

• Community organizations

• Schools and youth programs

• Workplaces across all sectors

• Indigenous and rural communities

Our mission is simple: help people show up for each other when it matters most.

What We Offer

Peer to Peer Mental Health & Wellness

Real conversations. Real support.
Our Peer to Peer approach focuses on human connection—giving people the tools to recognize when someone is struggling and respond in a supportive, non-judgmental way.

Suicide Intervention Training (ASIST)

Learn how to recognize the signs of suicide and intervene with confidence. This internationally recognized training prepares participants to provide immediate, life-saving support.

safeTALK (Suicide Alertness Training)

Notice the signs. Start the conversation.
safeTALK teaches participants how to recognize when someone may be having thoughts of suicide and connect them to the help they need. This accessible, half-day training is ideal for community members, workplaces, and anyone wanting to make a difference.

First Aid & CPR Certification

Be ready when emergencies happen. We offer practical, hands-on First Aid and CPR training that meets workplace and community standards.

The Mandt System

A relationship-based approach to safety, de-escalation, and crisis response. Ideal for organizations supporting individuals with complex needs.

Why Choose Training Edge Academy

✔ Métis-owned and community-driven
✔ Mobile training—we come to you
✔ Culturally grounded and inclusive approach
✔ Real-world experience, not just theory
✔ Focus on connection, not just certification

We understand the realities people face—because we’ve been there too.

Our Commitment to Community

We are proud to serve communities across Manitoba, with a strong focus on accessibility for rural, remote, and Indigenous populations. Our training reflects the importance of culture, respect, and meeting people where they are.

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Bring Training That Makes a Difference to Your Community or Workplace

Whether you're looking to build a safer workplace or strengthen your community’s ability to support one another, Training Edge Academy is here to help.

👉 Book a session today
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About Rob Jessup – Oshoshkwo Binesi Ginew (Blue Thunder Eagleman)

Rob Jessup is the proud Métis founder and lead instructor of Training Edge Academy, a mobile training service based out of Marchand, Manitoba. With more than 14 years of experience working on the frontline and in leadership roles across the nonprofit and Indigenous community sectors, Rob delivers certification programs with heart, cultural grounding, and a trauma-informed approach that meets people where they are.

As a Red River Métis citizen and lifelong advocate for community wellbeing, Rob brings a relational way of teaching — one built on humility, humour, clarity, and respect. Every session reflects his belief that learning should feel safe, practical, and empowering.

He has supported teams across schools, First Nations, disability services, shelters, community agencies, and frontline health organizations throughout Manitoba. Rob’s mobile training model allows him to bring high-quality instruction directly to clients, helping reduce travel costs, scheduling barriers, and overtime pressures — especially for rural and northern communities.

Guided by his spirit name, Oshoshkwo Binesi Ginew (Blue Thunder Eagleman), Rob strives to walk in a good way — with purpose, integrity, and a commitment to uplifting the people and places he serves.