Ballad Group

Our Red Deer WERC team had the pleasure of hosting the Red Deer District Chamber Business After Hours event at the end of May.

We welcomed more than 130 community and Chamber members to our WERC site for an incredible evening filled with great conversations, meaningful connections, and community spirit.

Thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make the evening such a success.

Calling all employers and business owners! 🤠🥞

Join us for a Pancake Breakfast at our WERC Calgary worksite as we kick off Stampede season. Meet the Ballad team, make connections, and learn how our Calgary programs are preparing job-ready talent while creating opportunities for employers to get involved and support a stronger Alberta workforce.

📅 June 26
⏰ 10AM–12PM

RSVP here: https://bit.ly/4ejjQTd

Spring has sprung in Grande Prairie 🌱

Our WERC participants have started planting the garden at the worksite, building hands-on skills while growing fresh ingredients that will be used in our cooking classes! It’s been amazing to see everyone get involved and excited for the season ahead.

Nothing better than teamwork, fresh air, and a little bit of green to kick things off!

Ready to grow with us? Join the WERC program and start building skills for your future: https://bit.ly/4pOfA1w

We were pleased to welcome HR Business Partners from Sobeys for an engaging and interactive guest lecture with our Supply Chain Logistics cohort.

They shared valuable insights and practical advice on hiring practices, applicant tracking systems (ATS), resume development, and interview preparation, helping participants better navigate the hiring process and prepare to step into careers in the industry.

Thank you to the Sobeys team for taking the time to support and inspire our learners.

Interested in building your career in supply chain and logistics? Learn more at: https://bit.ly/447jzxr

Calling all Brooks employers and business owners in the construction and agriculture industries! 👷🌾

We’re excited to host a Lunch & Learn on June 10 for WERC Brooks, Ballad’s workforce training program launching this July.

This event is an opportunity to meet the Ballad team and learn how WERC Brooks is preparing job-ready talent through hands-on training, workplace readiness, and industry-recognized certifications.

You’ll also have the chance to share feedback on the skills and training local businesses need most, helping shape the program to better support Brooks’ future workforce.

RSVP here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/werc-brooks-employer-lunch-learn-tickets-1990020072607?aff=oddtdtcreator

City of Brooks Newell Proud

What a weekend at the Grande Prairie Stompede

Our WERC Grande Prairie team was excited to be part of the action as an official sponsor and to experience the energy, community spirit, and excitement that make this event so special.

We’re grateful to be part of such an incredible community, and we’re already looking forward to next year!

Our team had a great few days connecting across Alberta ⛳️

From the Professional Young Insurance Brokers Golf Tournament in Red Deer to the Order of the Blue Goose events by The Honorable Order of the Blue Goose, International - Alberta Pond and Edmonton Pond, we had the opportunity to engage with so many incredible professionals in the insurance industry.

These conversations are especially meaningful as our Professional Insurance Career programs prepare job-ready candidates with industry-recognized certifications, including GLQP Level 1 and LLQP, along with the essential workplace skills needed to succeed in the industry.

Thank you to everyone who connected with us. We’re excited to continue building pathways into meaningful insurance careers across Alberta.

Our NW ESTS program has been refreshed and is now WERC Whitecourt!

It is the same great program with the same goal: helping participants build job-ready skills, connect with local employers, and gain meaningful employment.

What’s new?
✅ Monthly living expense support to help you focus on learning and getting a job
✅ A new oilfield services and piping training stream, in addition to hands-on training in construction and hospitality

Get dedicated support from a team that is ready to help you build confidence, strengthen your skills, and take the next step toward work.

Ready to get started? We are accepting participants now!

Learn more and apply here: https://bit.ly/4uzS1vI

Last Friday, some members of our Edmonton team participated in trauma-informed training, deepening our understanding of trauma, its impacts, and how we can thoughtfully apply this knowledge in the work we do. At Balled, we truly value supporting our team in building the skills needed to better support one another and the communities we serve.

A huge thank you to Telisa Clarke from Crisis and Trauma Resource Institute for an engaging and insightful session!