Assessment FactorFactor 1: Language Proficiency First Language CLB 8 or higher CLB 7 CLB 6 CLB 5 CLB 4 CLB 3 or lower Second Language CLB 5 or higher Maximum Points – Factor 1 25 (25% OF TOTAL) Factor 2: Age 18 19 20 21 to 45 46 47 48 49 50 or older Maximum Points – Factor 2 10 (10% OF TOTAL) Factor 3: Work Experience Less than 1 year 1 year 2 year 3 year 4 years or more Maximum Points – Factor 3 15 (15% OF TOTAL) Factor 4: Education Master's degree or Doctorate Two post-secondary programs of at least 2 years each One post-secondary program of two years or longer One one-year post-secondary program Trade certificate No formal post-secondary education Maximum Points – Factor 4 25 (25% OF TOTAL) Factor 5: AdaptabilityCONNECTION TO MANITOBA Close relative in Manitoba Invitation to Apply received from the MPNP as part of a recruitment mission or exploratory visit Previous work experience in Manitoba (at least six months) Completed post-secondary program of two years or more in Manitoba Completed post-secondary program of at least one academic year in Manitoba Friend or distant relative living in Manitoba Regional Immigration* Maximum Points – Factor 5 25 (25% OF TOTAL) Δ