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Everyone’s looking for something different 👇

What are you looking for in your next job?

Recognizing National Indigenous Peoples Day this weekend.

It’s an opportunity to acknowledge and celebrate the history, cultures, and contributions of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples across Canada.

PoweringUP Cohort 11 is well underway 👏

The group started training on May 4, and employers have already begun identifying participants for upcoming work experiences.

With graduation approaching on July 10, participants are continuing to build hands-on skills across:
• plumbing
• electrical
• HVAC
• carpentry
• welding

Interested in hosting a work experience placement?
📧 Reach out to Sean: [email protected]

Happy Father’s Day this weekend!

Interested in working in the skilled trades?

Trades careers offer hands-on work, in-demand skills, and strong pathways into long-term opportunities.

From electrical and plumbing to HVAC, carpentry, and welding, these roles are essential across industries and a great place to start building experience.

If you’re exploring your options, the skilled trades are worth considering.

📣Registration opens in just 5 days for the WorkFirst Alberta Summit 2026!

Join us September 23–24 at the Edmonton EXPO Centre as Alberta’s workforce community comes together to share ideas, build connections, and explore the opportunities shaping Alberta’s workforce.

The Summit will bring together the Government of Alberta, employers, employment service providers, industry leaders, and community organizations from across the province.

Save the date and get ready to register.

Sign up to be notified: https://mailchi.mp/balladgroup/workfirst-alberta-summit

Congratulations to everyone graduating this season 🎓

Starting your career can feel exciting and a little uncertain at the same time.

Remember, your first step doesn’t have to be perfect. It’s about gaining experience, building skills, and moving forward.

Not sure how to talk about your experience if you’ve never had a job?

You likely have more than you think.

Experience can come from:
• school projects
• volunteering
• extracurriculars or responsibilities

What matters is how you talk about it, the skills you’ve built, the problems you’ve solved, and what you’ve learned.

Q3 Global ManpowerGroup Employment Outlook Survey is available now

More than 40,500 employers across 42 countries share their hiring expectations for Q3 2026. Explore what the data reveals, including key workforce trends and industry hiring expectations. View the full report: https://www.manpowergroup.com/en/insights/q3-2026-manpowergroup-employment-outlook-survey

Starting your career can feel like a lot, especially when you’re not sure where to begin.

A good place to start:
• focus on gaining experience
• build core workplace skills
• stay open to different opportunities

Your first role doesn’t have to be perfect. It’s about learning, growing, and moving forward.