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 Oopportunities
- 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. to 5 p.m.
- Wednesday 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- (Closed 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? Contact Leita Blasetti, Community Liaison at leita.blasetti@calgary.ca or call the YEC main number at 403-268-2490.
YEC employment workshops
YEC offers free employment services and resources for your career planning and job search.
We've created some workshop videos to help you:
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.