Full-Time Employment Specialist

Join Prospect Human Services as a Full-Time Employment Specialist in Calgary to engage youth with the trades. Focus on creating meaningful apprenticeship and job opportunities.

In your role, you will work directly with youth aged 16-24 to guide them towards successful careers in the trades. By building strong connections with employers, arranging job shadows, and creating community partnerships, you will play a vital role in career development and empowerment. Your innovative problem-solving will help dismantle barriers to youth employment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Arrange workplace tours and connect youth with trades professionals

• Build a network of business contacts for youth opportunities

• Source various apprenticeship and training paths for youth

• Support employers in understanding youth challenges

• Collaborate with colleagues for holistic youth support

Requirements:

• Post-secondary education in a related field

• Employment placement or customer relations experience

• Ability to build effective relationships with businesses

• Good knowledge of employment standards and labor trends

• Access to reliable cell phone and transportation

Unlock your potential to empower youth towards fulfilling careers with Prospect in Calgary.
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