The City of Calgary Youth Employment Centre

Have you considered a career in banking? Have a knack for customer service? Check out our upcoming virtual Information Session with ATB Financials Client Care team! Learn more about entry level opportunities in banking at ATB Financial, the recruitment process for the Client Care team or branch positions in Calgary, and how to make your application stand out! Find the full details on this event and register here: https://lnkd.in/gPXC5nQK

"High school is one of the most important and challenging times in any young person’s life. There are so many things to balance; developing and maintaining friendships, keeping your grades up, deciding on your next steps after graduation and exploring who you are as an individual just to name a few." - Michael Audfroid, Employment Counsellor In our latest article, Mike shares advice and tips for high school students on how to set themselves up for professional success. Send this article to the high school student in your life! Do you have any other career advice for high school students? Let us know your thoughts 💭 https://ow.ly/4OPw50TK65M

Interested in the world of marketing, design, and advertising? Check out this virtual information session with Critical Mass! ⤵️ We will be meeting with a Talent Acquisition Associate from Critical Mass to discuss their workplace culture, diverse team, and marketing business. This information session is a great opportunity for youth to learn about future opportunities at Critical Mass, and begin exploring a future career in marketing! 🧑💻 Learn more and register now at https://lnkd.in/gARQFug2 Questions? Comment below or send us a message! #Marketing #YouthOpportunities #Advertising #FutureCareer

September brings many new beginnings! Many youth are starting post-secondary, entering the workforce for the first time, or exploring next steps. This time of year often get's us thinking about career planning. 🤔 We are curious: Have you always known what you wanted to do in your career? Did it take some trial and error? Let us know in the poll, or leave a comment below!

PepsiCo. is hosting a Sip & Chip event in Calgary! This is an opportunity for students and new grads to network with PepsiCo's Sales & Supply Chain Leaders while enjoying some food and beverages. They are currently recruiting for their Sales and Supply Chain teams, for both Coop and Leadership Program positions. To learn more about these opportunities, go directly to the PepsiCo website below! https://lnkd.in/gmtQ33fq

Last chance to apply to the This Way ONward program with Old Navy! We will be accepting applications until September 19th. This is an exciting program to help participants land their first jobs, and develop skills in resume writing, job searching, interview preparation, and customer service! 📰🛍️ To apply for this program, please click the link here: https://ow.ly/pJ2W50T4x8x

❗The Youth Employment Centre's $1000 Scholarship application deadline is September 30th! 📕 Youth who have registered for services with YEC in 2024 and who are enrolled in an accredited program for a minimum of one semester starting or continuing in January 2025 are encouraged to apply. 🧑💻 Learn more about this scholarship and submit your application at https://lnkd.in/gzhvZswQ

Networking can play a key role in supporting your job search, but it also provides the opportunity to gain knowledge of your prospective career path, connect with other professionals, and create a community of people that can support and mentor you throughout your career. Especially in your early career, networking is an important practice and skill to learn, but it can be a bit intimidating when you're just starting out! One of our Youth Employment Counsellors, Hardeep Seeghat put together some easy networking tips for youth! Check out this article if you want some easy, actionable tips on how to get started. https://lnkd.in/grYUEETY

Hours Notice⏰ The Youth Employment Centre is now open until 6:00 p.m. on Wednesdays! ➡️ Youth ages 15 - 24 can drop into the Youth Employment Centre Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Wednesday 8:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

We are excited to launch our final round of workshops for 2024 in partnership with Old Navy and their This Way ONWard program! 🤝➡️ This is an exciting program to help participants land their first jobs, and develop skills in resume writing, job searching, interview preparation and customer service!📄🛍️ To apply for this program, please follow the link here: https://ow.ly/pJ2W50T4x8x