DRAGONS' DEN IS COMING TO EDMONTON ON MARCH 6TH
The audition tour welcomes participants of all ages with businesses at any stage of development. Hopeful entrepreneurs should prepare to pitch their concept to the Dragons’ Den producers in 5 minutes or less!

Find information here
ADMINISTRATION PROFESSIONAL PROGRAM
INFORMATION SESSION
The Lakeland College Administration Professional Program Information Session is on Wednesday, March 6 th at 7pm at the Communiplex Theatre,
700 – 2 Avenue . Please  register here.

At the information session you’ll:
  • Meet program experts and staff
  • Learn about the program courses
  • Get information about financial aid and admission requirements
  • Learn about the many services available to help you succeed

More information on the program can be found here .

If you have any questions please contact myself or Kayleigh Schmid, Enrollment Specialist with Lakeland College at   kayleigh.schmid@lakelandcollege.ca   or 1.800.661.6490 x5429
FREE SEMINARS: HR IN A BOX REBROADCAST SESSIONS
March 6, 2019 - Policies and Procedures

March 27, 2019 -  HR's Strategic Role During Times of Change
 
SOCIAL MEDIA WORKSHOPS
Wainwright Economic Development is hosting 2 Social Media Workshops on Wednesday, March 13, 2019 at the Communiplex Hall.

From 9-11am is Social Media Psychology & Content Strategy - Learn WHY consumers are on social media and WHY they're using it the way they do. Participants will leave with an actual strategy to accomplish online success.

From 1-3pm is Instagram for Business - Learn how to find your audience on the world's fastest rowing social media and how to keep them engaged.

Workshops are $10 each. Please contact Linda at the Town Office to register a t receptionist@wainwright.ca or 780.842.3381.
PROCUREMENT OPPORTUNITIES @ WAINWRIGHT GARRISON...
In order to assist local business in gaining information on business opportunities at Wainwright Garrison and other local areas, the Wainwright Economic Development Office will periodically send out business opportunities featured on merx.com and buyandsell.gc.ca t hat pertain particularly to Wainwright and area.

These are systems used by the Government for procurement of goods and services over $25,000. Click here for the list of WAINWRIGHT BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES.
APPRENTICESHIP INCENTIVE GRANT FOR WOMEN
A new grant to further support women in entering, progressing, and completing their training in Red Seal trades where women are underrepresented.

The Apprenticeship Incentive Grant for Women (AIG-W) is a taxable cash grant of $3,000 per year/level (or equivalent) up to a maximum amount of $6,000 per person. 

Find information here
FREE SMALL BUSINESS ADVISING SESSIONS
FREE!  Meet with a small business development specialist to evaluate your business ideas and receive valuable coaching and advice

2019 Sessions
March 21, April 18, May 16, June 20

To book your confidential appointment, contact Linda @ the Town Office 780.842.3381 or receptionist@wainwright.ca
WCB CHANGES
WCB Changes were made in September. For more information or to register to attend a rural seminar in Lloydminster on May 2nd go to WCB Webinars
ALBERTA GOVERNMENT STATISTICS, PUBLICATIONS AND HIGHLIGHTS
The unemployment rate for January in the area is 7.8%. For more details visit Monthly Labour Force Statistics .

The next Labour Force Survey release date is March 8, 2019.