Youth Employment Centre

Youth Employment Centre The City of Calgary Youth Employment Centre (YEC) provides free, in-person drop-in employment services for youth ages 15-24.
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We offer resume targeting, job search strategies, interview preparation, career planning, connections to employers, and more.

Jordan Defazio is a storyteller working across film, writing, video games, AI, and education, and currently works as a f...
05/29/2026

Jordan Defazio is a storyteller working across film, writing, video games, AI, and education, and currently works as a financial writer focused on retirement. Originally from Calgary, he spent 14 years living in China before moving back home, where he wrote Season 2 of the Netflix Chinese action series Chosen, taught screenwriting at the Beijing Film Academy for seven years, and contributed to writing three video games. In his free time, he experiments with AI, exploring the intersection of storytelling and technology.

👉 Connect with Jordan on June 5th.

Youth ages 15-24 are invited to the Inside Tech: Conversations with Calgary Professionals virtual event.

🔗 Sign up here: https://forms.office.com/r/kCE8XE7i0R

John Mark is a founder and entrepreneur with over 15 years of experience building products, launching startups, and help...
05/29/2026

John Mark is a founder and entrepreneur with over 15 years of experience building products, launching startups, and helping others do the same. He has taught product management and design at Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT), where he worked closely with students to take ideas and turn them into real, working products, apps, websites, and other digital products built from the ground up.

Today, John runs BlessedLife, a startup studio created to help people do meaningful work. Through The BlessedLife, he supports small businesses in building and managing their digital presence, providing owners with the tools, strategies, and hands-on help they need to grow and stand out online.

He is also the founder of FoundersBrew, an AI startup developing an AI operating system designed to help founders move from idea to launch faster and smarter. Alongside the company, John hosts the FoundersBrew podcast, where he has candid conversations about what building a business actually looks like day-to-day.

John loves to converse about starting a business, building things, turning ideas into action, shaping a career around the work you love, setting goals worth chasing, and finding the motivation to pursue meaningful work.

👉 Connect with John on June 5th.

Youth ages 15-24 are invited to the Inside Tech: Conversations with Calgary Professionals virtual event.

🔗 Sign up here: https://forms.office.com/r/kCE8XE7i0R See less

Erik Van den Eynden is a technology and innovation leader with over 20 years of experience helping modernize systems and...
05/29/2026

Erik Van den Eynden is a technology and innovation leader with over 20 years of experience helping modernize systems and improve how people work. He has led large‑scale digital projects in municipal government, turning complex challenges into practical, real‑world solutions. Passionate about leadership, change, and bringing new ideas to the table, Erik focuses on building systems that help people and communities succeed. ⭐️

👉 Connect with Erik from The City of Calgary – Your Local Government on June 5th.

Youth ages 15-24 are invited to the Inside Tech: Conversations with Calgary Professionals virtual event.

🔗 Sign up here: https://forms.office.com/r/kCE8XE7i0R

Those ages 15-24 are invited to June 5th's virtual event. ✅Get insider information, connect and have real conversations ...
05/29/2026

Those ages 15-24 are invited to June 5th's virtual event. ✅

Get insider information, connect and have real conversations with working professionals within Calgary’s tech industry. 👩‍💻

👉 Erik Van den Eynden
Leader, Tech and Information, City of Calgary – Your Local Government Recreation & Social Programs

Erik is a technology and innovation leader with over 20 years of experience helping modernize systems and improve how people work. He has led large‑scale digital projects in municipal government, turning complex challenges into practical, real‑world solutions. Passionate about leadership, change, and bringing new ideas to the table, Erik focuses on building systems that help people and communities succeed.

👉 Jordan Defazio
Writer/Storyteller, CIBC Wood Gundy - PKAG

Jordan is a storyteller working across film, writing, video games, AI, and education, and currently works as a financial writer focused on retirement. Originally from Calgary, he spent 14 years living in China before moving back home, where he wrote Season 2 of the Netflix Chinese action series Chosen, taught screenwriting at the Beijing Film Academy for seven years, and contributed to writing three video games. In his free time, he experiments with AI, exploring the intersection of storytelling and technology.

👉 John Mark
Founder & Entrepreneur, FoundersBrew

John is a founder and entrepreneur with over 15 years of experience building products, launching startups, and helping others do the same. He has taught product management and design at SAIT, where he worked closely with students to take ideas and turn them into real, working products, apps, websites, and other digital products built from the ground up.

Today, John runs The BlessedLife, a startup studio created to help people do meaningful work. He is also the founder of FoundersBrew, an AI startup developing an AI operating system designed to help founders move from idea to launch faster and smarter.

🔗 Sign up to attend: https://forms.office.com/r/kCE8XE7i0R

05/21/2026

Working professionals across Calgary are excited to share their experiences and advice with you! 👈

🤝 Network
🙌 Connect
💡 Learn

Find out what career conversations can do for you. Those ages 15-24 are invited to attend an upcoming Youth Employment Centre Living Library. 📚

Featuring:

✈️ Travel & Tourism Networking May 22

💻 Tech Conversations June 5

🔔 Careers in Hospitality June 12

Learn more at 🔗 https://ow.ly/3Ub050Z2Ynf

05/21/2026

Start to turn connections into career opportunities. 🎇 A safe space for youth to learn and grow, attend an upcoming Living Library event featuring 👇

🌍 Careers in Travel & Tourism Networking
📅 May 22, 2026
⏰ 3:15-5 p.m.
📍 In-person downtown Calgary

🖥️ Inside Tech: Conversations with Calgary Professionals
📅 June 5, 2026
⏰ 2:30-4:30 p.m.
📍 Virtual event

🛎️ Careers in Hospitality Living Library
📅 June 12, 2026
⏰ 2:30-4:30 p.m.

👋 Learn more on who you could meet.

Register to attend 🔗 https://ow.ly/cq0Q50Z0klj

05/20/2026

Networking is a skill that builds relationships, creates opportunities and drives long-term career success. ✅ A safe space for youth, this is your opportunity to learn from those within various industries and get comfortable within the hidden job market. 🙌

Those ages 15-24 are invited to attend an upcoming Living Library event featuring. 👇

🌍 Careers in Travel and Tourism Networking
📅 May 22, 2026
⏰ 3:15 – 5 p.m.
📍 In person downtown Calgary

🖥️ Inside Tech: Conversations with Calgary Professionals
📅 June 5, 2026
⏰ 2:30 – 4:30 p.m.
📍Virtual event

🖥️ Careers in Hospitality Living Library
📅 June 12, 2026
⏰ 2:30 – 4:30 p.m.
📍 In person downtown Calgary hotel

👋 Learn more on who you could meet and register to attend 🔗 https://ow.ly/N9Fa50Z2iIj

05/15/2026

Working professionals across Calgary’s tourism and visitor economy are excited to share their experiences, insights and advice with you! 👈

Whether you're new to the industry or actively pursuing a career in travel and tourism, get insider advice and network with people who can speak to the many opportunities and career paths available. 📈

Hosted by the Youth Employment Centre, those between the ages of 15-24 are invited to join us on May 22 for an afternoon of networking and learning. 📅

Connect with ⬇️

🌲 Alison Cole, Provincial Visitor Engagement Coordinator, Forestry & Parks, Alberta Parks

✈️ Debbonaire Reid, Program Manager - Ops Dev and Innovation, WestJet

🛎️ Deeanna Samera-Handbury, Human Resources Manager, The Westin Calgary

⛰️ Jeffrey Alvero, Senior HR Recruiter, Canadian Rocky Mountain Resorts

⛰️ Kim Le, Assistant Director of HR, Canadian Rocky Mountain Resorts

🛎️ Melanie Rheaume, Director of Human Resources, The Westin Calgary

✈️ Michelle Cormier, Lead, Talent Acquisition and Programs, WestJet

Experience the real impact and value of career conversations. 💥

Join us and register to attend!

🔗 https://ow.ly/Yipg50Z0jfU

05/11/2026

Check out local events & job fairs. Get prepared with the YEC! ✅

✔️ Target your resume
✔️ Prepare your elevator pitch
✔️ Practice a mock interview
✔️ Have a follow up plan

Youth ages 15-24 can drop-in to meet with a YEC Employment Counsellor.

👷‍♀️ Prospect Human Services Trades & Labour Job Fair
📅 May 27 - Salvation Army Community Resource Centre
https://ow.ly/KLRg50YXNlI

🔥 City of Calgary – Your Local Government
📆 May 30 - Emergency Services Career Fair
10 a.m.-2 p.m. | City of Calgary Multi-Agency Training (MAT Centre)
https://ow.ly/cRBA50YXNlK

📆 May 31 - Women on the Frontline Career Fair
10 a.m.-2 p.m. | City of Calgary Multi-Agency Training (MAT Centre)
https://ow.ly/4HJt50YXNlJ

💼 Prospect Human Services Human Services Job Fair
📅 June 10 - Salvation Army Community Resource Centre
https://ow.ly/ZIGr50YXNlG

Visit the YEC at the 📍 Alberta Trade Centre, 2nd floor, 315 10 Ave. S.E.

Have a hiring event you'd like to share? Send it our way! 🫶

Get paid to make an impact! 🔥One of the largest face‑to‑face professional fundraising organizations in North America, TN...
05/08/2026

Get paid to make an impact! 🔥

One of the largest face‑to‑face professional fundraising organizations in North America, TNI The Network Inc. partners with well‑known non‑profit organizations such as the Canadian Red Cross, World Wildlife Fund and Plan International Canada to support community fundraising campaigns with real social impact. 🌍🐼🏥

Now actively hiring, hosted by the Youth Employment Centre, join TNI on May 13 to learn more about becoming a Professional Fundraising Representative ⬇

✅ Ages 18+
✅ Non-commission, no weekend, full or part-time work
✅ Hourly wage of up to $24 per hour with extended health care benefits (after 3 months of employment)
✅ No vehicle or Driver’s License required

Face-to-face fundraising is one of the fastest ways to develop high-level communication and leadership skills. With rapid growth opportunities, most high-performing sales leaders started in face-to-face roles because it teaches fundamentals faster than any classroom. 👩🏾‍🏫

With daily training and continuous support, join a team that’s not responsible for selling products but rather helping to connect people to causes and charities that matter. 💫
Make a great first impression and join us to get tips on how to apply directly from TNI’s hiring managers.

📅 May 13, 2026
🕟 5-6 p.m.
Virtual event

Youth between the ages of 15-24 are also welcome to attend to gain real-life perspectives on what it’s like to work in fundraising related roles.

Register to attend 🔗 https://ow.ly/Suls50YWBIK

Address

2nd Floor, 315-10th Avenue SE
Calgary, AB
T2G0W2

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
Friday 8:30am - 5pm

Telephone

+14032682490

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