Crystal Kalaitzakis
About Crystal Kalaitzakis
Crystal Kalaitzakis serves as the Work Integrated Learning Program Manager at Economic Development Winnipeg, focusing on enhancing employer recruitment of students for work-integrated learning placements. She has extensive experience in various roles within the Government of Manitoba and has contributed to workforce development initiatives through her work with YES! Winnipeg.
Current Role at Economic Development Winnipeg
Crystal Kalaitzakis serves as the Work Integrated Learning Program Manager at Economic Development Winnipeg. She has been in this role since 2021. Her responsibilities include overseeing initiatives that enhance workforce development through work-integrated learning opportunities. She is part of the YES! Winnipeg team, which focuses on fostering economic growth in the region.
Previous Experience in Government of Manitoba
Crystal Kalaitzakis has held several positions within the Government of Manitoba. She worked as a Senior Advisor for Strategic Initiatives in the Department of Economic Development & Training from 2020 to 2021. Prior to that, she served as the Director of Winnipeg Services at Employment Manitoba from 2009 to 2011. Additionally, she was the Director of Program and Policy Services at Skills and Employment Partnerships from 2012 to 2020.
Educational Background
Crystal Kalaitzakis studied at The University of Winnipeg, where she earned a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration. Her educational background supports her roles in workforce development and economic initiatives.
Focus on Work-Integrated Learning
In her current role, Crystal Kalaitzakis focuses on creating a simplified model to facilitate employer recruitment of students for work-integrated learning placements. She has developed the Work-Integrated Learning Engagement Framework project in collaboration with the University of Manitoba, aiming to enhance student engagement and employment opportunities.
Experience with Junior Achievement USA
Before her tenure in government, Crystal Kalaitzakis worked at Junior Achievement USA as the Provincial Director for the Community Access Program Youth Employment Initiative from 1997 to 2001. This role involved developing programs aimed at improving youth employment opportunities.