Akosua (she/her)
@AkosAlaga
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pronouns: she/her | pronunciation: Ah - kos- wa | views are my own | ED to @first_work | RT does not equal endorsement
Toronto, Ontario
Joined February 2013
Thank you for the thoughtful discussion, MPP @MohamedFirinYSW - we @first_work look forward to working with you in your new portfolio.
Had a great discussion with the team at @first_work about their important work in strengthening youth employment and workforce development across Ontario. We explored practical strategies for skills training, job readiness, and building meaningful partnerships. Grateful for
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Had a great discussion with the team at @first_work about their important work in strengthening youth employment and workforce development across Ontario. We explored practical strategies for skills training, job readiness, and building meaningful partnerships. Grateful for
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Executive Director @AkosAlaga will offer an introduction and closing reflections to the inaugural #BoldFutures event by @SATWCollective, co-hosted by First Work. Join us: https://t.co/NfBGlOFGnT
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It's great to hear from members of the @TorontoRBOT about how we can support Canadian business and cut red tape, making it easier for Canadians and businesses to thrive.
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🇨🇦 Investing in our youth means investing in Canada’s future. At the Youth Career Summit in Toronto, I met with young Canadians eager to explore careers in fast-growing industries like green energy, tech, and hospitality. Their passion and determination never fail to inspire!
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Ontario’s largest youth career summit comes to Toronto this week. Here’s what to know https://t.co/EdN3UJ5jmM
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Excited to share that our joint op-ed by my colleagues @bthalmann and @theharneetsingh Singh, and myself in @iPoliticsCA. Join me at the @nextcampaign_ca Tech Showcase on Feb 25th. Tickets are very limited. Use code TARIFF25 for a 25% discount. https://t.co/KLyROE35TT
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Check out this Q&A on the Next Campaign Summit with iPolitics' reporter Davis Legree - learn more about our inaugural event.
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At #Cannexus25, ED @AkosAlaga with @EPCPeterborough and @JobGymJobs present to service providers from across #Canada about unique challenges of the Integrated Employment Services system in Ontario - and how an effectively capacitated sector is crucial to overall economic health.
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First Work ED @AkosAlaga presenting to a packed room of #EmploymentServiceProviders from across #Canada about the state of workforce development in #Ontario. Our economic power as a province depends on a thriving community-based employment services sector.
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Proud to participate in #Ontario's 2025 pre-budget consultations & gearing up to represent 100+ #EmploymentServiceProviders with 3 key asks to support #Jobseekers, #Employers, and #WorkforceDevelopment. Stay tuned for details! #ONpoli #ONbudget
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Our Network’s Pre-budget recommendations to #Ontario: 1️⃣ Increase frontline operational funding (frozen since 2010) 2️⃣ Invest in youth-specific employment services 3️⃣ Reduce administrative burdens to better serve #Jobseekers. #ONpoli #ONbudget @ONTatwork
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Executive Director @AkosAlaga presents recommendations for #Ontario's 2025 budget, calling for the #EmploymentServiceProviders to be effectively capacitated to support youth. A crucial moment of collaboration w/the Province and stakeholders towards stronger economies.
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Executive Director @AkosAlaga in convo with @SabreenaDelhon @TheSamaraCentre on the role of employment service providers in shaping civic engagement and supporting newcomers and refugees. “Having an effective response is not always having the loudest response” - @SabreenaDelhon
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Thank you to Robert Coleman and Melissa Sliter from the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development @ONTatwork for your presentation on Integrated Employment Services and the Future of Ontario’s Employment Services #Futures24
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Congratulations Carolyn Warketyn on your award for Board Recognition Years of Service - Former Board President! #Futures24.
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Congratulations @GillianLWatters on your award for Boards Recognition Years of Service - Former Eastern Regional Representative! #Futures24
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Congratulations @LaryssaSmith1 on your award for Board Recognition for Years of Service - Former Southwest Regional Representative! #Futures24
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Getting that first job is challenging for all young people, and more challenging for some. First Work – Ontario’s youth employment and workforce development network – represents over 100 employment service agencies across the province.
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