Youth services
The Youth Employment Centre (YEC) provides free career and employment services to youth ages 15 - 24.
In collaboration with local and national businesses and various youth serving agencies, YEC provides youth with free career development opportunities and employment services including:
- 1 to 1 employment counsellor support
- Resume and cover letter targeting
- Job searching strategies
- Interview preparation
- Career planning and exploration
- Industry training options
- Networking opportunities
- Volunteering opportunities
- Employment opportunities / job postings
- Scholarship and bursary opportunities
- Employer hiring events
- Annual youth hiring fair
- Employer connections
- Employment workshops
- Informational interviews / job shadowing opportunities
- Work experience programs
To access the YEC's free employment services drop by:
Important:
Your social insurance number (SIN) is required for registration and to meet with an employment counsellor.
Location:
Alberta Trade Centre
2nd floor, 315 10 Avenue S.E.
Calgary, Alberta
T2G 0W2
Drop-in hours:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday 8:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Closed on statutory holidays
Contact us:
403-268-2490
No appointment is necessary, but registration is required during your first visit to YEC. The registration process may take up to an hour.
Registration is not available between 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. Computer lab and other resources are still available during this time.
Questions? Call the YEC main number at 403-268-2490.
Post-secondary youth services
Are you between the ages of 18 - 24 years old and in your final year of study or a recent graduate from a post-secondary institution? Do you see Calgary as the place you want to live, work and play? Are you seeking support in how to move into a career? The Youth Employment Centre is available to assist you in your next steps. The Youth Employment Centre offers FREE in-person employment and career services including:
- Connecting with an Employment Counsellor for a one-to-one meeting to explore your goals
- Opportunities to develop strategies on networking.
- Connections to industries and employers
- Further understanding industry trends, standards and how to gain ‘experience.’
- Job searching strategies and support
- Resume, cover letter or interview support
YEC Marketing Materials: for print and distribution.
Other services
Industry Training Certificates at No Cost to Youth
- Construction Safety Training System (CSTS)
- Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS)
- ProServe
- Standard first aid/CPR level C
Please note that all industry trainings are offered at no cost by YEC. Youth will be required to come to YEC and meet in-person with an Employment Counsellor who will assess their financial need and career goals. Availability of industry trainings may change depending on the time of year.
