How much funding can be received?

Funds up to 100% of admissible expenses, capped at $300000 per project.

What is the deadline to apply?

The deadline to apply is not specified.

Who are the financial supporters of the Canada-Alberta Job Grant?

Canada-Alberta Job Grant is funded by Government of Alberta, Ministry of Labour and Immigration (AB)

What are Canada-Alberta Job Grant's eligibility criterias?

The employer must have current or potential employees in need of training for current or future positions. Eligible sectors include private sector employers, non-profit sector employers, First Nations, and Metis Settlements. Employers must contribute a minimum of one-third of the total training costs for existing employees.

Canada-Alberta Job Grant

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Grant for cost-shared employee training in Alberta

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Ministry of Labour and Immigration (AB)

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Get up to $15,000 to cover 100% of training costs for hiring unemployed individuals or up to $10,000 to cover 2/3 of the training costs for other new or existing employees.

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The Canada-Alberta Job Grant provides a financial partnership between the government and employers to support employee training costs. This initiative aims to enhance workforce skills by partially covering eligible training expenses.

Government covers two-thirds of the total training costs per trainee, up to $10,000 annually.
For unemployed Albertans being hired, the grant can cover up to 100% of training costs, with a cap of $15,000 per trainee.
Participating employers are responsible for contributing at least one-third of the training costs for their current employees.
A maximum of $300,000 in grant funding is available per employer each fiscal year.
Only direct training costs are eligible for funding, which includes tuition, mandatory fees, examination fees, textbooks, software, and specific travel expenses for training beyond 100 km.
Employee wages during training are not eligible for coverage under this grant.

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The Canada-Alberta Job Grant provides funding for training programs focused on skill development for current or future employees. Eligible activities include a variety of formal training initiatives aimed at enhancing the skills of the workforce.

Payment of tuition fees or instructional fees for eligible training courses.
Coverage of mandatory student fees associated with the training.
Payment of examination fees required for certification or credentialing.
Provision of textbooks, software, and other required materials relevant to the training course.
Reimbursement of eligible travel costs for training over 100 km, particularly for small and medium-sized organizations.

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$ 9,500

Occupational health and safety training for new employees

$ 16,000

Technical skills training for existing employees

$ 18,000

Advanced software development skills training for unemployed individuals

$ 12,800

Leadership development courses for mid-level managers

$ 9,800

Customer service training for new hires

$ 15,000

Skills enhancement program for unemployed individuals

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Eligibility for the Canada-Alberta Job Grant is determined by specific requirements related to the employer's profile and the employment status of trainees.

Employers must have current or potential employees who need training to fill current or future positions.
Eligible employers include private sector employers, including sole proprietors and partnerships.
Non-profit sector employers are eligible.
First Nations and Metis Settlements are eligible.
The Agriculture Financial Services Corporation is eligible if in a community with a population of 100,000 or less.
Alberta Treasury Branches are eligible if in a community with a population of 100,000 or less.

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This grant is available to various types of employers within Alberta who want to provide training to their current or potential employees to better fill positions within their company.

Private sector employers, including sole proprietors and partnerships.
Non-profit sector employers.
First Nations and Metis Settlements.
The Agriculture Financial Services Corporation, if located in a community with a population of 100,000 or less.
Alberta Treasury Branches, if based in a community with a population of 100,000 or less.

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This grant is designed to assist employers with training costs and has specific eligibility requirements. It does not explicitly exclude any types of companies or industries based on the provided context.

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The Canada-Alberta Job Grant supports activities that focus on providing training to employees in Alberta to enhance their skills for current or future job roles. The eligible projects include training programs that lead to a credential and are conducted by third-party training providers.

Training programs that consist of at least 21 instructional hours per trainee.
Training that starts within six months of application and is completed within one year.
Courses that result in a certification, grade, or record of completion.
Training delivered either online, on-site, or in a classroom setting by a third-party provider.

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This grant is focused on employers and trainees within Alberta, catering to the specific economic development needs of this Canadian province.

All regions within Alberta.
Rural communities in Alberta, particularly those with populations of 100,000 or less for specific eligible organizations like the Agriculture Financial Services Corporation and Alberta Treasury Branches.

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There are evaluation and selection criteria for the Canada-Alberta Job Grant.

Employer's demonstration of a genuine training need for current or future positions
Alignment of the proposed training with the employer's business objectives and the skills needed
Ability of the training provider to deliver the required training effectively
Expected impact and benefit of the training on the employees and the organization
Demonstration of employer's commitment to contribute financially to the training costs

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Here are additional relevant details for the Canada-Alberta Job Grant:

Employee wages are not eligible training costs through the CAJG program.
Employers may choose to receive two payment instalments by requesting an interim reimbursement.
For interim reimbursement eligibility, all training costs must have been paid.
The Training Completion form must be submitted within 30 days of finishing training.
The Government of Alberta prefers payment via Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) for faster processing.
Staff members accessing the portal require their own Alberta.ca Account, which must not be shared.
The total instructional hours must be a minimum of 21 per trainee per application.