Employment Encore

10/09/2026

Dear Future Me,

I’m proud of how much I’ve learned along the way.
The problems I learned to solve.
The people I’ve helped.
The customers I’ve understood.
The teams I’ve supported.
The challenges I’ve figured out.
The things I learned that no certificate could ever fully teach me.

And now, I’m taking all of that experience with me into whatever comes next.
Because changing careers doesn't mean leaving my experience behind.
It means bringing it with me.

Employment Encore helps experienced job seekers recognize the skills and knowledge they've built throughout their careers, explore new opportunities, and find ways to put that experience to work.

My experience is part of what makes me qualified.
And I'm ready to see where it can take me next.

Employment Encore
640 – 3 Street SE, Medicine Hat, AB
https://encore.opendoorgroup.org/

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09/24/2026

09/23/2026

Dear Future Me,

I hope you remember the first day at your new job.

The nervousness.
The excitement.
The feeling of realizing...
"I did it."

Not because everything suddenly became easy.
Not because you had to become someone else.
But because you found the right opportunity—and had the right support getting there.

That's what I hope for you.

A job where your experience is valued.
A place where your skills matter.
A reason to feel proud of what comes next.

If you're still looking, don't assume your story has already been written.

Employment Encore can help you work toward the next chapter.
It starts with reaching out.

Employment Encore
640 – 3 Street SE Medicine Hat, AB
https://encore.ethoscmg.com/



Image Description: Text: Dear future me, I'm proud of where I ended up. Contact us today.

09/16/2026

Maybe It's Time to Stop Applying Alone

You've applied.
And applied.
And applied.
You've changed your resume.
Checked your email.
Applied for another job.
And then waited.
Nothing.

So you tell yourself:

“I'll just keep trying.”

But how long can you keep doing the same thing and hoping for a different result?

Maybe the problem isn't that you aren't qualified.
Maybe it's that you're trying to navigate a job market that has changed without anyone in your corner.

Employment Encore can help you take a different approach.

We'll work with you to understand your experience, identify your strengths, explore opportunities that make sense for you, strengthen your job search, and connect you with employment opportunities.

You don't have to figure out your next move by yourself.
Stop wondering if something will eventually work.

Reach out to Employment Encore and let's figure out what's possible.

Your next opportunity could start with one conversation.

Employment Encore
640 – 3 Street SE, Medicine Hat, AB
https://encore.ethoscmg.com/



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09/10/2026

Employment Encore is at Medicine Hat Mall today at the Primaris Cares booth! Come by for a visit, chat, ask questions, and gain more information and knowledge about Open Door Group and Employment Encore!

09/09/2026

Dear Future Me,

I hope I didn't wait until I was completely discouraged to ask for help.

I hope I stopped telling myself:

"I'll figure it out."
"I'll apply to a few more jobs."
"Something will come up."
"I don't need help."

Because asking for help didn't mean I couldn't do it.
It meant I didn't have to do it alone.

Employment Encore provides personalized employment support for experienced workers who are ready to move forward.

Whether you need help identifying your strengths, exploring a new direction, navigating your job search, building new skills, or connecting with employers, your support can be tailored to what you actually need.

You don't have to wait until you're out of options.
Reach out today.
Your future self may be glad you did.

Employment Encore
640 – 3 Street SE Medicine Hat, AB
https://encore.ethoscmg.com/



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09/02/2026

The Experience You Don't Put on a Resume:

For 20 years, she knew exactly what she was doing.
She could calm an unhappy customer.
Train someone who was brand new.
Solve a problem before anyone else even noticed it.
Keep things moving when the day didn't go according to plan.
She could be counted on.

Then she had to look for a new job.

Suddenly, she was staring at job postings, wondering:
“Where does all of that experience fit?”

Her old job title didn't seem to match the opportunities in front of her.

But her skills did.

Years of work don't disappear when you change careers. The problem-solving, communication, leadership, organization, adaptability and knowledge you've built come with you.

Employment Encore helps experienced workers recognize those transferable skills, explore new possibilities, and find ways to put their experience to work in today's job market.

Your last job title doesn't define everything you're capable of.
Sometimes, you just need someone to help you see what's next.

Employment Encore
640 – 3 Street SE Medicine Hat, AB
https://encore.ethoscmg.com/



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Employment Encore southern Alberta, operated by Open Door Group, offers customized employment training and services for individuals aged 45 and older in the Medicine Hat area. Participate in targeted workshops, receive personalized coaching, and connect with local employers. Leverage your experience...

08/26/2026

"I got the job."

Four words.
After months of uncertainty...
After wondering if anyone still valued years of experience...
After questioning what came next...

Those four words changed everything.

Every career journey has moments that feel impossible.
Employment Encore exists to help experienced workers move toward moments like this.

If you're wondering what your next chapter looks like...
Let's start the conversation.

Employment Encore
640 – 3 Street SE Medicine Hat, AB
https://encore.ethoscmg.com/

08/19/2026

The interview ended the same way the last few had.

"We'll be in touch."

Driving home, David couldn't help but wonder if he'd ever hear those words:

"We'd like to offer you the position."

He knew how to work hard.
He knew how to lead a team.
He just didn't know how to navigate today's hiring process.

That's where Employment Encore comes in.
Sometimes the difference isn't experience.
It's having someone in your corner who understands today's job market and helps you show employers everything you have to offer.

Employment Encore
640 – 3 Street SE, Medicine Hat, AB
https://encore.ethoscmg.com/

Employment Encore southern Alberta, operated by Open Door Group, offers customized employment training and services for individuals aged 45 and older in the Medicine Hat area. Participate in targeted workshops, receive personalized coaching, and connect with local employers. Leverage your experience...

08/12/2026

Sarah didn't think she had transferable skills.

"I've only ever worked in retail."

But when she sat down and looked at everything she'd done over the years...

- Managed schedules
- Trained new staff
- Resolved customer concerns
- Handled inventory
- Solved problems every single day

She realized she'd been building valuable skills all along.

Sometimes it takes another perspective to see what you've been carrying with you for years.
Employment Encore helps experienced workers recognize the value they already have and explore where it can take them next.

Employment Encore
640 – 3 Street SE Medicine Hat, AB
https://encore.ethoscmg.com/