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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
Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 1
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.
What is the deadline to apply?
The program is accepting continuous intake
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 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