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Are you ready to take the next step in your business career? We're offering a free job development opportunity for skilled immigrants in Alberta who are eager to build a successful career in various business sectors. Whether you're aiming for a role in banking, finance, or any other industry, this program equips you with the skills and certifications you need.


In partnership with the Government of Alberta, and developed with our academic partners Olds College of Agriculture and Technology, Ballad Group is delivering Agri Edge Careers where skilled immigrants will join a comprehensive program designed to enhance your employability and open doors to various business roles. This program is perfect for those looking to gain the edge in today’s competitive job market. The program is designed to prepare you for roles such as:

• Customer Service Representative (Financial Institutions)
• Technical Sales Specialist (Wholesale Trade)
• Accounting & Related Clerks
• Financial Sales Representative
• Administrative Officers & Assistants

Participants Obtain:

• Agri-Business Financial Management Certificate of Completion from Olds College
• Solutions Focused Selling & Leadership Certificate from FSC Group Inc.
• SAGE 50 Course Certificate from SAGE University
• MS Office Suite Course Certificate from Microsoft

What You’ll Learn:


Financial Statement Analysis

• Convert Cash Income Statement to accrual.
• Analyze Income Statement, Owner's Equity, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow.
• Contrast Balance Sheet and Net Worth.
• Calculate returns to labour, management, and investment.

Budgeting

• Classify decision-making costs.
• Determine cost/revenue splits.
• Develop enterprise, partial, and total budgets.

Qualifications:

• Legal entitlement to work in Canada.
• Skilled immigrants with a high school diploma or GED (18+ years of age).
• Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) should be a minimum of 6.5 or 7.
• Bachelor’s degree in business or related field (preferred).
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Relevant skills and industry knowledge.

Program Term: We are now recruiting for in-class training starting on September 9, 2024, in Calgary, AB. Agri Edge has three intake cohorts (September, January, and April), each running for 11 weeks. The program includes a 3-week work experience with an additional 90-day (bi-weekly) follow-up period.


Work/Learning Location: In-person (Calgary, AB) and virtual (when applicable)


**Must apply using below link to be considered**


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