Future of Work 2025: Calgary

The Future of Work 2025: Calgary editorial series, brought to you by Bow Valley College, is an in-depth collection of interviews and stories that aims to assist Global News viewers and QR Calgary listeners as they navigate new opportunities within the ever-evolving job market.

WATCH: The Business Council of Alberta has released a new report offering recommendations on ways to address a skilled trades labour shortage in the province. Vice-president of policy and chief economist Mike Holden joins Global News Morning Calgary to discuss the recommendations.

5:09 Addressing the skilled trades shortage in Alberta

WATCH: Bow Valley College discusses the interplay between art, design and technology and the importance of mentorship and education for students aspiring for success in the growing fields of digital design.

4:34 Workplace readiness for digital design professionals, and the importance of apprenticeships

WATCH: Ian Macdonald with KPMG Canada joins Global News Morning to talk about the opportunities available in the city’s growing tech sector as businesses look to diversify while supporting existing industries.

3:03 Future of Work Series: Calgary’s tech sector continues to grow as the city looks to diversify

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WATCH:  Jane Durango, a carpentry instructor at the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology, joins Global News Morning Calgary’s weekly ‘Future of Work’ series to talk about the shifting demographics in the trades and how more women can secure in-demand jobs.

4:44 Future of Work: Women in Trades

WATCH: Tara Huxley, team leader of the City of Calgary’s youth employment program, looks at some of the opportunities available to young workers between the ages of 15 and 24.

3:55 Youth Hiring Fair offers opportunities for job seekers between ages of 15 and 24

WATCH: Stan Peake, Bow Valley College instructor talks about the skills and the confidence needed to become successful entrepreneurs.

5:04 Future of Work: Building entrepreneurial skills

WATCH BELOW: Bow Valley College says Calgary is benefiting from the growth of Esports in the province and that its diploma program is giving students career opportunities and a chance to be a part of the booming Esports movement in North America.

4:26 Bow Valley College discusses growing popularity of Esports in Alberta

WATCH BELOW: Work, recruitment manager at About Staffing Cristina Schultz joins Global News Morning Calgary to talk about the industries with plenty of openings, the current job market landscape, and wither tariff talk has changed how many jobs are available.

4:46 Future of Work: The state of Calgary’s job market

WATCH BELOW: TAG Recruitment founder and author Sheila Musgrove joins Global News Morning Calgary to discuss how you should approach asking for a raise at work.

4:21 Future of Work: Asking for a raise