Programs & events

This virtual information session with Critical Mass is ideal for youth 18 - 24 interested in design, business, marketing, and creative roles. The Youth Employment Centre will be meeting with an early career recruiter from Critical Mass to discuss resume tips and tricks and how to sell yourself in your early career. This information session is a great opportunity for post-secondary students and early career professionals to gain insight from a talent acquisition associate on what makes an application stand out and tips for elevating your resume.

Where: Virtual, Microsoft Teams Webinar
When: November 14, 2024, 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. 
Audience: Youth 18 – 24

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Are you interested in banking or customer service? Do you want to explore future opportunities within a Great Place to Work Certified organization? This event is for youth 18-24 interested in learning more about ATB Financials Client Care workplace and recruitment process and discovering entry level opportunities in banking and customer service.

Where: Virtual, Microsoft Teams Webinar
When: November 15, 2024, 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Audience: Youth 18 – 24

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This Way ONward is a skills training and networking program to help youth ages 16-24 land a job with Old Navy.

In 2024, This Way ONward will offer job training, store tours and opportunities to interview for employment with Old Navy throughout the year. This is great news for motivated youth ready to jump into employment. Youth can expect to attend a two-day workshop style training with opportunities for resume improvement, networking, Old Navy specific information, as well as an Old Navy store tour and a job interview with Old Navy Managers.

Please stay tuned to our social media pages throughout 2024 as we will be posting all workshop dates, registration links, and other important information to consider when registering.

You can also come by the Calgary Youth Employment Center and connect with an Employment Counsellor to learn about other current programs, opportunities, and to access free employment services.

Thank you for your interest in This Way ONward!

• “I had been searching for months for a part-time job with no success. This program helped me meet Old Navy managers, improved my resume, and gave me an opportunity that I hadn’t gotten anywhere else.” 2023 Participant
• “Getting to hear examples and stories right from Old Navy managers helped prepare us for the interviews, and the workshop made sure our resumes and interview skills were ready to use.” – 2023 Participant

The Youth Employment Centre would like to recognize RBC Future Launch for their generous support of our services. RBC Future Launch is a catalyst for change-bringing people together to co-create solutions so young people are better prepared for the future of work.