Bringing a student into your organization adds new thinking and fresh energy, but it can be challenging to find the right person and work with them in a meaningful way. We are here to help you navigate that process.
TalentED YYC is here to support you in developing your student opportunity, accessing funding, and engaging student talent that drives your organization forward.
About the Project
TalentED YYC is a resource platform that is part of a pilot project being championed by Calgary Economic Development and supported by 9 additional community partners. The pilot will run from 2022 to 2025 and consists of a team to support the project, digital resources for employers, a centralized portal to post student opportunities, and third-party evaluation.
By engaging a student, you can expect:
Team members who are eager to assist with the current workload
Fresh ideas and perspectives to support specific projects
Trained new staff members who can fill skill gaps
Access to an educated talent pipeline for your future workforce
Insight into the latest research and technology
Current staff build leadership capacity through student mentorship
Ways to engage students:
CO-OP
Project
Professional Practicum
Community Service Learning
Field Placement
Internship
Ready to engage post-secondary students in your organization?
Why others engage student talent
Talented YYC News
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 employers in attendance. The event marked a significant milestone for the TalentED YYC pilot project; allowing Calgary employers, funders, and...
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 Taylor Institute for Teaching and Learning at the University of Calgary to compete in the first in-person AB2050 Case Competition....
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 hiring and engaging post-secondary students: Recruiting and Utilizing Student Talent in Your Organization Leveraging Funding to...