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.
Get Ready for the ConnectED Expo: What You Can Expect
Are you coming to the ConnectED YYC Expo? If you answered yes, this blog is for you. If you answered […]
The 2025 ConnectED Expo
What if the next big idea for your organization walked in the door with a fresh perspective, ready to tackle […]
The Single Resolution That Will Change 2025: Hire a Student
Do you have big plans for your business this year? Or are you simply wondering how you’re going to get […]
Year-End Message from TalentED YYC’s Executive Director
To view this message as a PDF click here December 2024 On behalf of the TalentED YYC team, I’d like […]
7 reasons to use student projects to help your organization thrive (Plus a bonus reason!)
Did you know that student projects can help your organization thrive? Many employers are familiar with hiring an intern or […]
Non-profit Feature: Ladies in the Family Foundation
Since the TalentED YYC pilot project began, we have been honoured to support many non-profit organizations who are eager to […]
Hiring Students? Three Non-Profit Resources You Can’t Live Without!
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
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
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
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!
Supporting small organizations is serious business at TalentED YYC. We recognize the strain, the time-commitment, and the passion of small […]
Top Three Resources for Neurodiverse Student Hiring
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
Happy Academic New Year! While September isn’t technically the start of a new calendar year, it does mark the beginning […]
Funding to Hire Post-Secondary Students 101
Did you know that funding to hire post-secondary students is closer than you think? If you’re in the middle of […]
POV: Are Students Interested in Unpaid Work?
If you’re getting ready to host a student, you probably have a few burning questions about paying them. Ideally, students […]
Finding funding support, browsing resources, and posting student opportunities is now easier than ever!
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
At TalentED YYC, National Intern Day is the most wonderful time of the year! We love interns, and we want […]
Why Should You Hire a Student?
Dear Employer, You’re probably reading this wondering “why should I hire a student?” If your workload is as heavy as […]
Busting Myths about Hiring Student Talent all Summer with TalentED YYC!
At TalentED YYC, we believe in the power of student talent and the transformative impact they can have on businesses […]
Hiring a Student is Easy: Simplify Your Search!
It’s Monday morning, and you are scrolling through LinkedIn. As you move through your feed, you notice a trend. Many […]
Hundreds of Calgary IT Students are Ready to Work This Summer
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
It’s a warm summer evening in Calgary and your kids are playing outside while you’re struggling to create new pages […]
TalentED YYC’s Executive Director Talks About Connecting With Student Talent on Back to Business: Calgary Podcast
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 […]
Find your Canada Summer Jobs Student the Easy Way
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
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
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
Employers seek innovative ways to attract and retain talent in today’s dynamic and competitive business landscape. One avenue for cultivating […]
Innovate Inclusion Event Recap
INNOVATE INCLUSION EVENT RECAP The City of Calgary witnessed a groundbreaking event, Innovate Inclusion, held on February 2nd and 3rd […]
AB2050 Case Competition Recap
AB2050 CASE COMPETITION RECAP Over 80 students from 5 Calgary post-secondary institutions assembled on November 24th and 25th at the […]
TalentED YYC Launches Free Employer Workshops
In October 2023, TalentED YYC launched a three-part employer workshop series to guide and support Calgary businesses and non-profits in […]
The Future of HR: Unlocking Talent Through Work Integrated Learning
THE FUTURE OF HR: UNLOCKING TALENT THROUGH WORK INTEGRATED LEARNING This blog was initially drafted for the Chartered Professionals in […]
Event Recap: TalentED YYC Summer Social: Navigating Successful Student Engagement
Innovative Opportunities Shape Tomorrow’s Green Leaders
Last week, TalentED YYC officially wrapped up its first hosted innovative work integrated learning opportunity. Through a partnership with ECO […]
BHER Announces New Net-Zero WIL Partnerships
Today, with support from the Government of Canada, BHER announces nine new work-integrated learning (WIL) partnerships with leading Canadian employers […]
Partner News: Ambrose Partners on Work Integrated Learning Platform
In collaboration with post-secondaries across Calgary, Ambrose University is pleased to announce the launch of TalentED YYC, a new online […]
TalentED YYC: a New Calgary Employer Online Platform
Calgary Work Integrated Learning Pilot Project Lifts Off with New Federal Investment Through PrairiesCan. (Calgary, Alta.) Calgary Work Integrated […]