Momentum

That's a wrap! Thank you so much to everyone that came out to our Annual Celebration and General Meeting. Celebrating 35 years in true 90's style was so fun and meaningful.

From a spoken word poem and song, to a lovely participant video feature, Momentum's 2026 AGM was so much more than a recap of the year.

As one attendee put it, "once [participants] are under the magnetism of Momentum, they are embraced in ways seldom seen. They are now under the influence of people who are sincere about providing an atmospere for learning, building self confidence and friendship. Excellence in skill building is every where."

Thank you to all that attended and to Momentum graduate businesses for providing food and beverage for all to enjoy: AROMA CAFÉ BAR, Éclair de Lune Patisserie, Velmira Delights, Ahinkeskitchen, XhAle Brew Co. and Manna Patisserie

Check out these recent Self Employment grads and their businesses. Support their ventures by purchasing their products, booking services and sharing with your networks!

See the list here:

Supporting New Businesses: Momentum Self Employment Graduates | Momentum Check out the new businesses from recent Momentum graduates of the Self Employment programs.

If you want to take your career to new heights, consider a career as a glass fitter, or glazier! The StartWork Glazier Trades Training program begins this Spring 2026.

What's a glazier, you may ask?

A Glazier’s primary job is to measure openings, cut, and install glass. If you want to:

🏗️ Work in the commercial and residential construction and/or automotive industry
💪 Work at heights in a highly detailed and rewarding trade
🌟 Become a Skilled Labourer, Glazier Helper, or Glass Installer

Then this career track may be a clear choice for you.

Need more information to see yourself in this trade? Check out this informative video from alis (Alberta Careers, Learning and Employment Information) https://youtu.be/tVgT05kuVp4

Program begins Spring 2026. Don't miss this opportunity to make the cut! Eligibility required.

Learn more at https://momentum.org/programs/startwork-trades-training-glazing

To be eligible for a StartWork employment training and work experience program you must:

➡️ Be currently receiving Alberta Income Support (this is not the same as EI)
➡️ Be ready, physically able and willing to work full-time
➡️ Have CLB Level 4+ English
➡️ Live in Calgary and area

Mount Royal University
Calgary Construction Association
SAIT
International Union of Painters and Allied Trades
Centre for Newcomers
WINS
YourAlberta (Government of Alberta)