Job Fairs, Workshops and Information Sessions

Career and Employment Workshops

Workshops are offered during the day, evening and weekends. You must pre-register for workshops.

Career Planning Workshops

• Career Planning
• Entrepreneurial Spirit
• Labour Market Trends

Employer Workshops

• Better Balance, Better Business: Employee Work-Life Balance Strategies
• Beyond Pay and Benefits: Employee Retention Strategies
• Finders & Keepers: Employee Recruitment Strategies
• Make a Good Match: Employee Selection Strategies
• Skills by Design: Employee Development Strategies

Work Search Workshops

• Work Search and the Hidden Job Market
• Resume Writing
• Interviewing Skills
• How to do Contract Work
• Internet Connectivity

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Information for Service Providers

Employment, Training and Career Services in Calgary
Community and Business Services support the delivery of career services, employment services, self-employment programs, skills training and on the job training programs in the Calgary region. This includes Airdrie, Cochrane, Banff, Canmore, High River and Okotoks. Programs are offered through an extensive network of community organizations, non-profit agencies, colleges, private schools, businesses and employer organizations.

A list of Calgary Region employment and training services can be found at

• Employment, Training and Career Services Directory
• Employment and Work Search Services – Rural Communities

Research Reports
Community labour market needs are identified through consultations with Albertans, and with community and business organizations. AE&I in Calgary researches the economic and labour market conditions of Calgary and area on a quarterly basis. Summary reports can be found under Calgary & Area Labour Market Quarterly & Annual Reports.

AE&I in Calgary has completed a review of career and employment programs of services for immigrants in Calgary to determine whether Labour Market needs and the needs of immigrants are being met. The research report includes a statistical and literature review, an inventory of career and employment programs, interviews with funders and immigrant serving agencies and a forum to review recommendations.

• Review of Career and Employment Programs and Services for Immigrants in Calgary

Contracting with AE&I in Calgary
Contracting opportunities and Requests for Proposals are advertised on Alberta Purchasing Connection, the electronic tendering service used by Alberta Employment and Immigration.

• Alberta Purchasing Connection

If you have questions or comments, Community and Business Services in Calgary can be reached at cbscalgary@gov.ab.ca or by calling 403-297-4491.

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	Alberta Job & Career Fairs A listing of upcoming Job Fairs around the province.
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