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Calgary Youth Hiring Fair Draws 5,000 Amid 14% Unemployment

3/28/2025

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Calgary's 26th annual youth hiring fair on March 27 attracted 5,000 attendees aged 15-24.
Boilermakers Lodge 146 and 79 employers focused on recruiting youth for trades, highlighting industry significance.
Youth unemployment for ages 15-24 hit 14% in February 2025, twice the adult rate.
Many attendees sought summer jobs or career experience.
The fair was free, enhancing accessibility for young job seekers.

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Story summary

Calgary's 26th annual youth hiring fair on March 27 attracted 5,000 attendees aged 15-24.
Boilermakers Lodge 146 and 79 employers focused on recruiting youth for trades, highlighting industry significance.
Youth unemployment for ages 15-24 hit 14% in February 2025, twice the adult rate.
Many attendees sought summer jobs or career experience.
The fair was free, enhancing accessibility for young job seekers.