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Erika Barootes Appointed President of Alberta Enterprise Group
Alberta Enterprise Group (AEG) has appointed Erika Barootes as President, positioning the organization for a new chapter of expanded influence and advocacy for Alberta’s business community. With extensive leadership, communications and government experience, Barootes will focus initially on listening to members and strengthening AEG’s role as a clear, credible and constructive voice for business.
Alberta Enterprise Group (AEG) has appointed Erika Barootes as President, positioning the organization for a new chapter of expanded influence and advocacy for Alberta’s business community. With extensive leadership, communications and government experience, Barootes will focus initially on listening to members and strengthening AEG’s role as a clear, credible and constructive voice for business.
How Can Public Education Better Fuel the Future of Alberta?
In March 2023, the Department of Education unveiled the Career Education in Alberta report, a culmination of extensive consultations involving K-12 educators, post-secondary institutions, students in grades 7-12, and prominent industry leaders. Within this collaborative effort, a unanimous consensus emerged – the imperative for transformative change in education. It became evident that "all students need to be made aware of a breadth of career opportunities and pathways that are available to them," extending beyond the more visibly prominent career choices.
In March 2023, the Department of Education unveiled the Career Education in Alberta report, a culmination of extensive consultations involving K-12 educators, post-secondary institutions, students in grades 7-12, and prominent industry leaders. Within this collaborative effort, a unanimous consensus emerged – the imperative for transformative change in education. It became evident that "all students need to be made aware of a breadth of career opportunities and pathways that are available to them," extending beyond the more visibly prominent career choices.
The AEG podcast, Episode 3: Future Forward: Navigating the Evolving Landscape of Work with Eric Termuende
Join us on the AEG podcast as our President, Catherine Brownlee, sits down with best-selling author and internationally recognized thought leader Eric Termuende. In this dynamic interview series, Eric shares his extensive research and insights on the future of work, leadership, workplace culture, and talent management. From understanding what sets amazing leaders apart to building resilient, innovative teams, Eric provides valuable strategies and practices that have already been adopted by industry-leading companies such as Amazon, Coca-Cola, IBM, and Toyota.
Join us on the AEG podcast as our President, Catherine Brownlee, sits down with best-selling author and internationally recognized thought leader Eric Termuende. In this dynamic interview series, Eric shares his extensive research and insights on the future of work, leadership, workplace culture, and talent management. From understanding what sets amazing leaders apart to building resilient, innovative teams, Eric provides valuable strategies and practices that have already been adopted by industry-leading companies such as Amazon, Coca-Cola, IBM, and Toyota.

