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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
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Coal Workforce Transition Program: Coal and Electricity Transition Tuition Voucher. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
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