Alberta Post-Secondary Network

Excellent retreat @banffcentre with @AbPostSec. Highlights include presentations on labour market from @albertachambers, new data tools from @cybera and updates from new @CollegeCan CEO Pari Johnson. Thx to colleagues (a few of us here) for a productive meeting!

Don't forget to take advantage of the limited public preview of the new platform SkillUp. For those looking to transition careers or enter the job market, this @cybera built platform shows the most sought-after skills by Alberta employers! #abpse #abpoli skill-up.ca

Exciting News! 🚀Discover our new landing page! With support from Prairies Canada, Alberta Jobs, Economy, Trade, & Mitacs, we are reshaping post-sec programming to meet employer needs. #abchambers #abpostsec #ableg #TalentTaskforce conta.cc/49MUJ64 @AbPostSec @cybera

SkillUp can be filtered according to sector or location, and uses information scraped from around 58,000 job ads in Alberta, per day, enabling Albertans to match their skills and experience with the most sought-after jobs — as well as find opportunities to learn in-demand skills!

Check out this unique new tool SkillUp by @cybera! It provides real-time insight into Alberta’s job market, including the most in-demand jobs and sought after skills, capabilities and certifications. skill-up.ca

The SkillUp platform is now open for a limited public preview for those looking to transition careers or enter the job market. This Cybera built platform shows the most sought-after skills by Alberta employers. We’d appreciate any and all feedback! Skill-up.ca

Did you know 80% of Alberta employers have faced skilled shortages in the past two years? Explore hire-by-referral opportunities and job fairs to land your dream role. Get involved in a job fair near you to start bridging the gap! abchamber.ca/alberta-hiring… #JobFairs #abchambers

Read the joint open letter by @CollegeCan & @univcan regarding the moratorium on visa processing for International Students. univcan.ca/media-room/med…

While we appreciate IRCC’s efforts to address the pressing challenges confronting the integrity of Canada’s International Student Program, we’re concerned for students and Canada's global education reputation. We urge careful implementation, collaboration, and increased investment. Read our statement in response to the federal announcement regarding a decreased number of new #internationalstudent permits in 2024 ➡️ tiny.cican.org/ycxut62r @CitImmCanada @MarcMillerVM #IntlStudents #IntlEd #StudentVisas

Watch the entire episode of the @RealTalkRJ with @NorQuest President & Task Force co-chair @_CLCampbell, @albertachambers CEO Task Force co-chair Shauna Feth and @Deloitte’s Elise Sethna here: #apsn #abpse #Jobs #economy #labourmarket #jobsofthefuture youtube.com/watch?v=tMnRHY…

An engaging conversation with @RealTalkRJ & @NorQuest president @_CLCampbell on the work the @albertachambers/@AbPostSec Talent Development Task Force is doing to build a future-proof labour force and economy. #apsn #abpse #Jobs #economy #jobsofthefuture youtube.com/watch?v=AEYZXc…

Shauna Feth, Carolyn Campbell, and Elisa Sethna teamed up for a roundtable on talent development and retention, critical for Alberta's future prosperity. Watch the roundtable discussion: youtube.com/live/tMnRHYyNK… #abbiz #abchambers #abpostsec @AbPostSec @RealTalkRJ

APSN was pleased to have student leaders from @CAUS and @AlbertaStudents meet with the APSN Executive to discuss our shared priorities for mental health supports on campus. #apsn #abpoli #albertaeducation #abpse #HigherEducation #HigherEd #mentalhealth

Keith Winters keeps raising the bar. While studying @BowValley, his leadership abilities led to him being awarded the Premier's Scholarship in 2020. Now a Talent and Culture Coordinator, Keith finds fulfillment in guiding new hires through their probationary period. #BVCAlumni

A #UAlberta engineering researcher has found a way to produce high-value carbon fibre from bitumen at half the cost of current commercial product and with 70 per cent lower carbon emissions. ualberta.ca/folio/2024/01/…

It was a pleasure to have the student leaders from @CAUS @ualbertaGSA and @AlbertaStudents join Presidents, Boards Chairs and government members at APSN's winter reception at the legislature.

APSN was thrilled to host presidents, board chairs and governments members for a winter reception at the Alberta Legislature Grounds. Great introductions, conversations and a fantastic opportunity to engage on a wide variety of issues. @RajanJSaw @nateglubish @neudorf_ab

CAUS leaders had a great time this evening chatting with @RajanJSaw and other elected officials. A big thank you to the @AbPostSec for hosting!