NPower Canada is a charitable organization that launches Canadian job seekers ages 17+ into meaningful and sustainable careers in technology. They provide free in-demand digital and professional [...]

In collaboration with local businesses and youth-serving agencies, The City of Calgary Youth Employment Centre (YEC) provides youth with career and employability development opportunities. [...]

In 2020, around 2.1 million persons ages 15-25 were employed in Canada. Opportunity Youth often face many challenges in landing that first job or maintaining it (further discussed here). While [...]

By Tyra Verdan (Miskanawah), Sherri Kellock and Leita Blasetti (City of Calgary Youth Employment Centre) What is Cultural Safety? A culturally safe workplace recognizes and respects each [...]

Hiring Opportunity Youth is a strong business strategy. Employers who hire Opportunity Youth will find loyal, hardworking employees. To move from idea to action, and hire youth who face barriers [...]

2020 has thrown lots of challenges to the Calgary Employer Forum and Calgary businesses. Plans changed as businesses and organizations pivoted to adapt to the reality of a pandemic. Some [...]

Opportunity Youth are youth who are not involved in employment, education or training. They are often seen as disconnected and typically do not have work experience. For more information about [...]

Do you think your company’s job posting is youth friendly? By Leita Blasetti A job posting is a tool to attract candidates to apply for a position with your company. Typically, a job posting [...]

Creating a welcoming environment starts before a youth begins their first shift at your company. Your website, and hiring and onboarding process all contribute to making an Opportunity Youth feel [...]

Case Study: Boys & Girls Clubs of Calgary The Boys & Girls Clubs of Calgary (BGCC) hires over 200 staff, plus another 300 of youth through their Calgary Stampede Work Experience program. [...]