May 30, 2008
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CALGARY, Alberta- Lee Richardson, Member of Parliament for Calgary Centre, today attended a career fair and open house organized by the Service Canada Centre for Youth (SCCY) in Calgary. At the fair, Mr. Richardson met with some of the many employers there to showcase summer employment opportunities in the Calgary area.
"The Government of Canada is committed to helping young people get the skills and knowledge they need to improve their employment opportunities," said Mr. Richardson. "By working with local employers, we can make sure that young people get valuable summer work experience, and that our community has a strong and vibrant work force for the future."
Young people from across the city attended the SCCY career fair to learn about innovative and interesting employment opportunities currently available to young people in the city. The career fair also provided employers with the opportunity to find enthusiastic summer help.
"Whatever the job-big or small, short or long term-we can help you fill it," said Nabeel Peermohamed, Youth Services Officer, Calgary SCCY. "In the coming weeks, Youth Services Officers will be contacting local employers to make them aware that our SCCYs are open and ready to assist them in any way they can."
Service Canada Centres for Youth link youth and employers. The Centres provide young people with access to job postings, interview advice, assistance with resume writing, job-search strategies, as well as a location for employers to post job openings. SCCYs also provide valuable information on health and safety in the workplace.
This year, employers interested in using our services and youth looking for summer employment can visit the Calgary SCCY in person between 8:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. , Monday to Friday, in Room 217, 510 12 th Avenue Southwest. They can also call the Centre at 403-292-4001, send a fax to 403-292-4647, or send an e-mail to sccy-cscj.calgary@servicecanada.gc.ca. Job postings are available online at www.jobbank.gc.ca under "Student Job Search," " Alberta ," "Calgary and Area." For more information on Service Canada services for youth, call 1 800 O-Canada or visit servicecanada.gc.ca.
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