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Coal Workforce Transition Program: Coal and Electricity Transition Tuition Voucher
Supports coal workers retraining for new careers
Last Update: May 6, 2026
Funding available
$ 12,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Overview
This program provides affected coal workers with up to $12,000 for post-secondary education to support re-employment. It can be used for tuition and mandatory fees at eligible institutions and approved apprenticeship training.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Attract or retain talent
- Obtain certifications or accreditations
- Develop workforce skills
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 12,000 $
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Utilities
Location
- Edmonton
- Alberta
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Canadians
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Higher Education
- Employment and Training
Target groups
- Academia / students
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Post-secondary education for retraining and re-employment
- Apprenticeship classroom instruction
- Full-time, part-time, and open studies
- Online or in-person study
- Pre-employment programs
Documents Needed
- Photo ID
- Employer letter confirming employment and layoff status
- Application form
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Workers from affected coal-fired power plants or mines
- Bumped workers from impacted worksites
- Eligible apprentices in the coal transition context
Who is not eligible
- People who quit or were fired
- Contract workers
- Retired workers or those receiving a pension
Eligible expenses
- Tuition
- Mandatory instructional and non-instructional fees
- Apprenticeship registration fees and certain apprenticeship-related fees
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Application fees
- Books, equipment, and supplies
- Private career college programs
- Out-of-country programs
- Out-of-province programs, except when not available in Alberta
Eligible geographic areas
- Alberta
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed through Alberta Advanced Education.
- The institution verifies eligibility before registration.
- Applicants receive a balance notification after voucher use.
- A tax slip is issued for eligible amounts paid on the applicant’s behalf.
Additional information
- Applicants can combine the voucher with other supports such as Employment Insurance or Alberta Student Aid.
- The voucher is transferable across eligible post-secondary institutions and programs.
- Payments are made directly to the institution, not to individuals.
- A tax slip is issued for tuition and fees paid on the worker’s behalf.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Coal Workforce Transition Program: Coal and Electricity Transition Tuition Voucher Program
What is the Coal Workforce Transition Program: Coal and Electricity Transition Tuition Voucher?
This program provides affected coal workers with up to $12,000 for post-secondary education to support re-employment. It can be used for tuition and mandatory fees at eligible institutions and approved apprenticeship training.
How much funding can be received?
Coal Workforce Transition Program: Coal and Electricity Transition Tuition Voucher Funds up to $12,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Coal Workforce Transition Program: Coal and Electricity Transition Tuition Voucher program?
To be eligible for the Coal Workforce Transition Program: Coal and Electricity Transition Tuition Voucher program, you must:
Impacted coal worker with one year of employment
Layoff notice or closing worksite
Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or protected person
What expenses are eligible under Coal Workforce Transition Program: Coal and Electricity Transition Tuition Voucher?
Post-secondary education for retraining and re-employment
Apprenticeship classroom instruction
Full-time, part-time, and open studies
Online or in-person study
Pre-employment programs
Who can I contact for more information about the Coal Workforce Transition Program: Coal and Electricity Transition Tuition Voucher?
You can contact Labour and Advanced Education (NS) by email at css.csdcwtpsupports@gov.ab.ca or by phone at 780-422-4266.
Where is the Coal Workforce Transition Program: Coal and Electricity Transition Tuition Voucher available?
The Coal Workforce Transition Program: Coal and Electricity Transition Tuition Voucher program is available the province of Alberta.
Is the Coal Workforce Transition Program: Coal and Electricity Transition Tuition Voucher a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Coal Workforce Transition Program: Coal and Electricity Transition Tuition Voucher is a Grant and Funding