IMPACT
Investing in People.
Strengthening Programs.
Engaging Employers.
This past year was one of meaningful growth for Ballad. We grew to more than 80 employees across 13 offices in Alberta, expanded our presence in communities across the province, strengthened our programs, and continued building the partnerships that make our work possible. Through that growth, our focus has remained the same: empowering resilient people, businesses, and communities.
Across our employment services, we supported 842 Albertans while continuing to create more opportunities for people to build practical skills and confidence as they move toward meaningful employment. Our impact also extended through 24 consulting projects, where we worked alongside municipalities, Indigenous communities, non-profit organizations, and governments on work ranging from economic and community development to housing projects.
Employers played an even bigger role in our work this year. They helped shape training, shared industry knowledge, donated equipment, and created hands-on learning opportunities for our participants. That growing role is now reflected in a new Impact Commitment, “Engaged Employers & Inclusive Workplaces”, recognizing the part employers play in building a stronger, future-ready workforce.
Ballad is certified a B Corp!
This certification highlights our strong commitment to environmental and social performance, accountability, and transparency, as we proudly join a global community of like-minded, purpose-driven organizations.
Impact Commitments
Ballad has identified four impact commitments where we think we can make real change. Ballad’s impact strategy outlines the key activities and indicators used to ensure we deliver on our ambitious impact commitments, and to ensure transparency, consistency, and accountability. Our four impact commitments are:
1. Begin with Ballad
We strengthen our own organization by embedding social, environmental, and economic responsibility into how we operate and ensuring our practices reflect the change we seek to create.
2. Resilient & Employable Workforce
We support people in achieving long-term workforce attachment while building the skills, confidence, and resilience needed to thrive in a changing economy.
3. Engaged Employers & Inclusive Workplaces
We partner with employers to hire diverse talent, provide meaningful hands-on learning opportunities, and build the skilled workforce needed to meet Alberta’s evolving labour market needs.
4. Empowered & Prosperous Communities
We partner with municipalities, Indigenous communities, non-profits, industry, and governments to strengthen local economies, build capacity, and support long-term community goals.
5. Scaling Impact & Transforming the Ecosystem
We amplify what works through research, evaluation, knowledge mobilization, and strategic partnerships to help shape more effective workforce systems across Alberta and beyond.
Community Investment
Each year we invest in the communities where we operate through volunteer time, donations, sponsorship, and employee-matched giving. Some of the organizations include:
