Ballad
Floris Kuipers is an experienced economic analyst currently working at Ballad Group since January 2024, where expertise is applied in designing and building economic models to estimate sub-provincial GDP and regional labor market indicators at the municipal level. Previous roles include a research analyst position at Advanis, a student research assistant in Global Economics and Management at Rijksuniversiteit Groningen, and various roles in economic research and data analysis at Global Data Lab and RaboResearch Economics. Floris's educational background includes a Master's degree in Economic Development and Globalization from the University of Groningen and a Bachelor's degree in Economics and Business Economics with a focus on International Economics and Policy from Radboud University, alongside an exchange program at the University of Alberta.
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Ballad
Founded in 2012, Ballad provides workforce development programs for unemployed and underemployed Albertans in 6 regions across the province. Our industry-driven programs prepare participants to obtain meaningful employment in a diversity of industries including supply chain, construction, hospitality, insurance and agriculture. Our programs include essential skills workshops, simulated work sites, in-class occupational training, micro-credentials, employer site visits and job placements. Our impact goal is to empower participates to be resilient and reattach to the workforce long-term. We also provide economic development, community development and business advisory consulting services for rural municipalities and Indigenous Communities. We integrate an engagement process that supports our clients achieve their vision for the future.