Akosua (she/her)

Organizations, like @first_work, give Canadians the tools they need to find employment. Happy to sit down with First Work’s Executive Director, Akosua Alagaratnam, to hear about their work helping jobseekers in Don Valley West reach their full potential.

I met with representatives of local community groups to learn more about Employment Service Providers to learn more about what we can do to support individuals facing barriers to employment in accessing the training, resources, and networks needed to secure good, decent work

Thank you for the thoughtful discussion, MPP @MohamedFirinYSW - we @first_work look forward to working with you in your new portfolio.

Had a great discussion with the team at @first_work about their important work in strengthening youth employment and workforce development across Ontario. We explored practical strategies for skills training, job readiness, and building meaningful partnerships. Grateful for their continued commitment to empowering the next generation.

Executive Director @AkosAlaga will offer an introduction and closing reflections to the inaugural #BoldFutures event by @SATWCollective, co-hosted by First Work. Join us: eventbrite.ca/e/bold-futures…

It's great to hear from members of the @TorontoRBOT about how we can support Canadian business and cut red tape, making it easier for Canadians and businesses to thrive.

🇨🇦 Investing in our youth means investing in Canada’s future. At the Youth Career Summit in Toronto, I met with young Canadians eager to explore careers in fast-growing industries like green energy, tech, and hospitality. Their passion and determination never fail to inspire!

Ontario’s largest youth career summit comes to Toronto this week. Here’s what to know cp24.com/news/2025/03/0…

Excited to share that our joint op-ed by my colleagues @bthalmann and @theharneetsingh Singh, and myself in @iPoliticsCA. Join me at the @nextcampaign_ca Tech Showcase on Feb 25th. Tickets are very limited. Use code TARIFF25 for a 25% discount. nextcampaign.ca/ipolitics-op-e…

At #Cannexus25, ED @AkosAlaga with @EPCPeterborough and @JobGymJobs present to service providers from across #Canada about unique challenges of the Integrated Employment Services system in Ontario - and how an effectively capacitated sector is crucial to overall economic health.

Thrilled to be exhibiting at #Cannexus25 in #Ottawa – join us at our booth!

First Work ED @AkosAlaga presenting to a packed room of #EmploymentServiceProviders from across #Canada about the state of workforce development in #Ontario. Our economic power as a province depends on a thriving community-based employment services sector.

Proud to participate in #Ontario's 2025 pre-budget consultations & gearing up to represent 100+ #EmploymentServiceProviders with 3 key asks to support #Jobseekers, #Employers, and #WorkforceDevelopment. Stay tuned for details! #ONpoli #ONbudget

Our Network’s Pre-budget recommendations to #Ontario: 1️⃣ Increase frontline operational funding (frozen since 2010) 2️⃣ Invest in youth-specific employment services 3️⃣ Reduce administrative burdens to better serve #Jobseekers. #ONpoli #ONbudget @ONTatwork

Executive Director @AkosAlaga presents recommendations for #Ontario's 2025 budget, calling for the #EmploymentServiceProviders to be effectively capacitated to support youth. A crucial moment of collaboration w/the Province and stakeholders towards stronger economies.

Executive Director @AkosAlaga in convo with @SabreenaDelhon @TheSamaraCentre on the role of employment service providers in shaping civic engagement and supporting newcomers and refugees. “Having an effective response is not always having the loudest response” - @SabreenaDelhon

Thank you to Robert Coleman and Melissa Sliter from the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development @ONTatwork for your presentation on Integrated Employment Services and the Future of Ontario’s Employment Services #Futures24

Congratulations Dana Yates on your Emerging Leader Award! #Futures24

Congratulations Carolyn Warketyn on your award for Board Recognition Years of Service - Former Board President! #Futures24.

Congratulations @GillianLWatters on your award for Boards Recognition Years of Service - Former Eastern Regional Representative! #Futures24