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 [...]

By Chelsea Cottier, Aspen/Boys & Girls Clubs of Calgary Did you know that youth mental health is the second highest medical care expenditure in Canada, surpassed only by injuries? (Canadian [...]

The Calgary Employer Forum is an initiative to increase employment for Calgary’s Opportunity Youth aged 18-29. We want to help employers to hire and retain youth, who have challenges getting into [...]