The City of Calgary Youth Employment Centre

Save the Date! The City of Calgary Youth Employment Centre will be hosting our Annual Youth Hiring Fair on Thursday, March 27 from 1:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. We will be hosting it at the Big Four Building on the Stampede Grounds. Follow us on social media and check our website for regular updates on the upcoming Youth Hiring Fair! Website ➡️ https://lnkd.in/gS_nNrZb #YouthHiringFair #YYC #YYCEvents #Calgaryevents #HiringFair

Do you want to wrap up your 2024 job search like a pro? Check out these tips and tricks below 🎁 Check out summer internship postings that have been posted early and start thinking about potential opportunities for summer 2025. Send a "thank you" and connect to your network! Use this spare time to update your resume or maybe relax and take a break from the search! Take time to reflect on the job search. What went well this year? What goals do you have for the new year? #JobSearch #CareerTips #PostSecondary #YouthEmployment

Check out our December Employer Spotlight with The Keg Steakhouse & Bar! The Keg has 98 locations across Canada and 10 locations in the US. They currently have five locations in Calgary, and are introducing Signal Hill as their sixth and newest location. They are currently focused on recruiting for the new Signal Hill location, set to open in early 2025. To learn more about opportunities at The Keg, read the full article: https://lnkd.in/gksKsHHu

The City of Calgary is hiring a Recreation Leader - Indigenous Programs! As a Recreation Leader within Recreation and Social Programs or Parks and Open Spaces, you will be responsible for leading programs and activities while supervising participants in children and youth programs. Such programs may include general recreation and/or social programs, special events, day camps and AfterSchool programs. #Youth can drop into YEC to learn more about this position and get support with creating a targeted resume! To learn more and apply visit: https://ow.ly/MQ3950Ulkgh #yyc #hiring #recreation

With artificial intelligence making an impact in the employment sector it is important to consider how to use it effectively in our job search. This months featured article focuses on how youth can use AI as a tool for brainstorming, editing, learning, and interview preparation. "Therefore, while AI can serve as a useful framework for structuring your documents, it requires further editing to ensure it accurately reflects your experiences, is tailored to the job you’re applying for, and showcases your individuality." #artificialintelligence #AI #resume #youthemployment https://lnkd.in/gsBdmmfb

Congratulations to the 2024 Youth Scholarship recipients! Pictured is one of the 2024 Youth Scholarship recipients celebrating their award with Raymond, one of YEC's Employment Counsellors. 📷 We are wishing all the best to students in Calgary as they wrap up the fall semester. Only a few weeks away until the holiday break. You got this!

Check out our latest Employer Spotlight with The Glencoe Club & The Glencoe Golf & Country Club! The Downtown Club employees around 480 employees year-round and the golf course generally employs 250 employees during golf season. They offer many part-time, full-time, seasonal and temporary positions. They have many great opportunities available for youth, including a Cashier at Cafe 29, to a Bowling Attendant at The Glencoe Club! Click below to learn more about The Glencoe Club & The Glencoe Golf & Country Club! Are you interested in being our next employer spotlight? Connect with the Youth Employment Centre to learn more. https://lnkd.in/g5bzNPNe

2026 Calgary Stampede Youth Poster Competition | Deadline: Dec. 6 Talented young artists between the ages of 15-24 from across Alberta are invited to submit their artwork for the chance of a $10,000 scholarship. Recent winners include AUArts alumni Elora Kiddle (BDes '24, VCD), Lloyd Templeton (BDes '23, VCD) and Brooklyn Payne (BFA ’22, Painting). https://lnkd.in/gGNpucDN

Our virtual Information Session with ATB Financials Client Care team is this Friday! 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! This event is great for early career professionals, #youth, and #students in Calgary looking to explore careers in customer service and banking. ➡️ Find the full details on this event and register here: https://ow.ly/ae6a50U1Njs #banking #calgaryevents #finance #customerservice #students

Our Career Confidence virtual session with Critical Mass is this Thursday! This is your chance to get insight from an early career recruiter at Critical Mass on how to elevate your resume when applying to entry level positions. Learn tips and tricks on creating a top-tier resume and what makes an application stand out. This session is perfect for #youth and #students in #Calgary interested in creative, marketing, design and business related positions. ➡️ Click here to register: https://ow.ly/irjI50U1N3W #university #marketing #business #calgaryevents