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Integrated Training Program
Competency-based training for employment
Funding available
Varies by project
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Alberta, Canada
Overview
This program provides competency-based training that combines occupation-related skills, work experience, and essential skills. It offers no-cost training to eligible Albertans, with possible living-cost assistance for some participants.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop team skills
- Develop a new program or service
- Enhance an existing program
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Alberta
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Persons with Disabilities
- Newcomers to Canada
- Rural or Northern Residents
- Canadians
- Youth (<40)
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Competency-based occupational skills training.
- Workplace essential skills training.
- Unpaid work experience connected to the training.
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Unemployed adults.
- Under-employed adults.
- Adults in Alberta.
- Permanent residents and Canadian citizens.
Who is not eligible
- People who are already employed full-time.
- Refugee claimants.
- Visitors, work permit holders, study permit holders, or people without status in Canada.
- People who have exceeded the program’s training limits.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Pre-apprenticeship training.
- Apprenticeship training.
- Credential-based occupational training leading to a post-secondary certificate or diploma.
Eligible geographic areas
- Alberta
- Lloydminster
Selection criteria
- Realistic employment goal.
- Need for the training to achieve sustainable employment.
- Participant readiness, willingness, and ability to complete the program.
- English language proficiency may be assessed.
How to apply
- Step 1: Find a provider
- Review the Employment and Training Services Directory.
- Connect with a nearby organization that offers the program.
- Step 2: Confirm eligibility
- Discuss your situation with the provider.
- Complete the provider’s eligibility and employability assessment.
- Step 3: Start training
- Begin the training program if accepted.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed through a provider-led employability assessment.
- Participants are informed of eligibility decisions by the provider.
- Decision reviews are available if the applicant disagrees with the eligibility decision.
Additional information
- Programs are delivered through contracted providers.
- Participants may need an employability assessment.
- Financial assistance for living costs may be available in some cases.
- Applicants can request a decision review if they disagree with an eligibility decision.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Integrated Training Program Program
What is the Integrated Training Program?
This program provides competency-based training that combines occupation-related skills, work experience, and essential skills. It offers no-cost training to eligible Albertans, with possible living-cost assistance for some participants.
Who is eligible for the Integrated Training Program program?
To be eligible for the Integrated Training Program program, you must:
Unemployed or under-employed adult.
Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or protected person.
Ready for full-time training.
What expenses are eligible under Integrated Training Program?
Competency-based occupational skills training.
Workplace essential skills training.
Unpaid work experience connected to the training.
Who can I contact for more information about the Integrated Training Program?
You can contact Government of Alberta by email at none or by phone at 1-877-644-9992.
Where is the Integrated Training Program available?
The Integrated Training Program program is available the province of Alberta.
Is the Integrated Training Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Integrated Training Program is a Other Support
Who are the financial supporters of the Integrated Training Program?
Integrated Training Program is funded by Government of Alberta