Maskwacis Employment Center Annual General Meeting Highlights Workforce Growth and Future Opportunities
The Maskwacis Employment Center Annual General Meeting (AGM) took place on June 19th, 2025.
Showcasing the community participation and their focused agenda on employment development, program updates, and partnership initiatives. The presentation reflected on the past year’s accomplishments and discussed the direction of employment services moving forward.
The AGM opened with a prayer and welcome from AGM chairmen and Elder Chief Wilton Littlechild, followed by remarks from MEC Director Lacey Yellowbird-Bull, who acknowledged the collaborative efforts that shaped the year’s progress. Key topics included training programs, employment placements, youth initiatives, and new employer partnerships that contributed to increased opportunities for Maskwacis members.
A highlight of the meeting was the presentation of the annual report, which detailed the number of clients served, certifications achieved, and job placements facilitated through various programs, including trades, construction, health, administration, and entrepreneurship support. Special recognition was given to clients who completed programs or obtained full-time employment through the assistance of Maskwacis Employment staff.
The AGM closed with the voting in of new board members and Chair delegates.
The Maskwacis Employment AGM continues to serve not only as a reporting mechanism but also as an important community-building opportunity, fostering transparency, shared vision, and motivation for a brighter employment future for all Maskwacis members.
Video by: Tara Cutarm
Ermineskin Communications
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