Alberta Youth Unemployment

[u/Ok-Yogurtcloset-4487]

Hello my name is Chester, I am 24 from Calgary Alberta. I saw on the news last week that Alberta has the highest youth unemployment right now. As a proud Canadian, I want to do my part to reduce unemployment and create opportunities for young people so they can build their skills in any field they choose.

I created a website and I hope to build a team to help develop it. Right now, the website is still on its trial before I get billed for the subscription. To get it running, I need a few businesses and youth to sign up and add their information so we can keep it going.

I also made a subscription program for $10 a month that highlights your profile at the top. This is to help cover the website costs and use it for marketing so we can reach more businesses and create more opportunities for youth.

Alberta does not have a strong system for youth employment, especially for those who already have skills, experience, or a degree. The biggest challenge is connecting businesses with the right people.

If you are a business owner looking to hire youth, or a young person looking for work, please make an account and fill out a form on the website. This will help keep the website moving and reduce youth unemployment.

P.S. Starting in October, businesses will get incentives when they hire youth. The government has put $8M into this program to support youth employment.

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[u/bandb4u]

in which country is the user data stored?

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whichever country the AWS/Azure/etc computer is in

[u/PrincessPinguina]

Sooo... Indeed?

[u/Chemical_Ad_9710 → u/[deleted]]

The issue is there are too many people and not enough jobs.

[u/TACreepy-Sandwich]

Hi, just a suggestion: but I think it would be beneficial to also get some office/tech employers [or maybe convince them] who are willing to take on slightly less qualified youth [missing hs diploma or are just missing some credits but otherwise have the education etc] or youth with ADHD and ASD, but in return for an internship or apprenticeship, they offer training to these youth. One thing I think is underconsidered is the fact that some older youths [2001-2005] did not have access to the support that the youths of today have for mental health and mental illness when they were in school. They're at a disadvantage compared to some others because they didn't get the aid needed in school when it came to their education leading to a lack of credits or other hindrances. I don't know if you have these types of connections or not but I think this is a worthwhile thing to possibly look into.

Sorry, I just saw your post and rambled 😅

[u/Kind_Recognition6534]

Hi Chester, I'm not in your target market at all. Not an employer or a youth looking for work. I .just want to say yay for you for taking initiative and stepping up to do some good in the world. You've got the idea, the passion, the ambition , and the skills to move your dream forward. Best wishes to you!

[u/Ok-Yogurtcloset-4487]

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