Closing the Gap: Linking Youth to Employment
Schedule
Wed Apr 29 2026 at 10:00 am to 06:00 pm
UTC-06:00Location
JBS Canada Centre | Brooks, AB
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The YMCA Employment Centre, in partnership with Medicine Hat College, Community Futures Entre-Corp, City of Brooks and the Government of Alberta, is excited to invite you to Closing the Gap: Linking Youth to Employment on Wednesday, April 29, 2026.This event is designed to help employers like you strengthen your workforce, access valuable resources, and connect with motivated youth candidates between the ages 15-24. You’ll gain practical strategies to support and retain young employees, learn about recruitment tools, and even meet potential hires.
Event Highlights
1. Employer Information Sessions (10:00 AM – 12:00 PM)
Discover actionable insights on topics that matter:
Occupational Health & Safety
Artificial Intelligence in Recruitment
Supporting a Neurodivergent Workforce
Government Financial Supports
Employment Standards
Mental Health in the Workplace
2. Business & Service Provider Networking (12:00 PM – 1:00 PM)
Connect with local service providers and other businesses to explore programs and strategies that make youth recruitment easier and more effective.
3. Youth Hiring Event (1:30 PM – 6:00 PM)
Meet enthusiastic youth candidates face-to-face. Conduct quick pre-screen interviews (3–5 minutes) to identify top prospects and build your shortlist for future interviews.
Why Attend?
Gain tools to retain and support your youth workforce
Access government-funded programs and employer supports
Build connections with local businesses and service providers
Find qualified youth candidates for your open positions
Let’s work together to build a stronger workforce for the future while opening doors for youth!
Register today by following the link or scanning the QR code below:
https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=snyDnhYL3E2wNRMe5Joq_WL2rZ-8CkJLj9V-4TJQCFRUOTlSMUJKVFk1UFBCVUhBWVNUMVFUR0hLSS4u&route=shorturl
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Where is it happening?
JBS Canada Centre, 111 4 Ave W, Brooks, AB T1R 1B7, CanadaEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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