TalentED YYC News

Don’t miss a funding deadline, employer event, or opportunity to hire a student. This page is here to keep you up to date with important announcements and events.

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Year-End Message from TalentED YYC’s Executive Director

December 11, 2024

To view this message as a PDF click here December 2024 On behalf of the TalentED YYC team, I’d like […]

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7 reasons to use student projects to help your organization thrive (Plus a bonus reason!)

December 4, 2024

Did you know that student projects can help your organization thrive? Many employers are familiar with hiring an intern or […]

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Non-profit Feature: Ladies in the Family Foundation

November 26, 2024

Since the TalentED YYC pilot project began, we have been honoured to support many non-profit organizations who are eager to […]

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Hiring Students? Three Non-Profit Resources You Can’t Live Without!

November 21, 2024

Let’s be real: you’re making a real difference in the community, but you’re probably stretched thin doing it. We’re here […]

BHER Case Study: Early Talent Development to Support Clean Energy Transitions in Southern Alberta

November 8, 2024

TalentED YYC is honoured to be featured in this case study developed by the Business & Higher Education Roundtable. This […]

Neurodivergent Students at Work: Featuring Greta Heathcote

October 22, 2024

In a world where conformity is often required, a movement towards accepting differences is gaining traction. At the University of […]

FREE Lunch & Learn: The Easiest Way to Hire an Intern

October 21, 2024

The Journey of an Overwhelmed Entrepreneur: How We Help You!   Grow Your Business with Student Talent: TalentED YYC’s Lunch […]

Small Business Success with Student Talent!

October 15, 2024

Supporting small organizations is serious business at TalentED YYC. We recognize the strain, the time-commitment, and the passion of small […]

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Top Three Resources for Neurodiverse Student Hiring

September 27, 2024

Did you know that studies consistently demonstrate that diverse teams are stronger? This can be attributed to differing perspectives, which […]

Fall Student Talent Onboarding Survival Guide

September 10, 2024

Happy Academic New Year! While September isn’t technically the start of a new calendar year, it does mark the beginning […]

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Funding to Hire Post-Secondary Students 101

August 26, 2024

Did you know that funding to hire post-secondary students is closer than you think? If you’re in the middle of […]

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POV: Are Students Interested in Unpaid Work?

August 8, 2024

If you’re getting ready to host a student, you probably have a few burning questions about paying them. Ideally, students […]

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Finding funding support, browsing resources, and posting student opportunities is now easier than ever!

July 26, 2024

Employers, we get it, you are busy! You don’t always have time to sift through web pages searching for relevant […]

National Intern Day Contest

July 16, 2024

At TalentED YYC, National Intern Day is the most wonderful time of the year! We love interns, and we want […]

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Why Should You Hire a Student?

July 16, 2024

Dear Employer, You’re probably reading this wondering “why should I hire a student?” If your workload is as heavy as […]

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Busting Myths about Hiring Student Talent all Summer with TalentED YYC!

July 4, 2024

At TalentED YYC, we believe in the power of student talent and the transformative impact they can have on businesses […]

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Hiring a Student is Easy: Simplify Your Search!

June 27, 2024

It’s Monday morning, and you are scrolling through LinkedIn. As you move through your feed, you notice a trend. Many […]

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Hundreds of Calgary IT Students are Ready to Work This Summer

June 13, 2024

As longer and warmer days arrive, many organizations are welcoming summer students to their ranks. Yet many of Calgary’s post-secondary […]

Talent Found! New database Unlocks the Secret to Finding Skilled Student Workers in Calgary 

June 5, 2024

It’s a warm summer evening in Calgary and your kids are playing outside while you’re struggling to create new pages […]

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TalentED YYC’s Executive Director Talks About Connecting With Student Talent on Back to Business: Calgary Podcast

May 29, 2024

TalentED YYC’s Executive Director D’Andre Wilson-Ihejirika, P.Eng, PMP, LSSBB was on the Calgary Petroleum Club‘s Back to Business: Calgary podcast […]

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Find your Canada Summer Jobs Student the Easy Way

May 8, 2024

Congratulations! You’ve received notice that you have been granted Canada Summer Jobs funding to hire a summer student. Finding a […]

Non-Profits Connect in Alberta

April 3, 2024

The Calgary Chamber of Voluntary Organizations (CCVO) 2024 Connections Conference will bring together 400+ non-profit leaders and private sector community […]

Event Recap: Calgary Talent & Funding Fair Empowers Employers

March 21, 2024

On March 6, 2024, TalentED YYC hosted the inaugural Calgary Talent & Funding Fair at Platform Calgary with over 100 […]

5 Steps to Funding Your Post-Secondary Student Talent

March 13, 2024

Employers seek innovative ways to attract and retain talent in today’s dynamic and competitive business landscape. One avenue for cultivating […]