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Strive 4 Work

Q: How much funding can be received?

Strive 4 Work Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses.

Q: What is the deadline to apply?

The program is accepting continuous intake

Q: Is the Strive 4 Work a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Strive 4 Work is a Other Support

Q: Who are the financial supporters of the Strive 4 Work?

Strive 4 Work is funded by EmployAbilities

Q: Who is eligible for the Strive 4 Work program?

To be eligible for the Strive 4 Work program, you must: • Employer hiring Strive 4 Work graduates (Edmonton). • May qualify for a 50% wage subsidy for the first 12 weeks.

Q: Who can I contact for more information about the Strive 4 Work?

You can contact EmployAbilities by email at strive4work@employabilities.ab.ca or by phone at 780.423.4106.

Q: Where is the Strive 4 Work available?

The Strive 4 Work program is available the province of Alberta.

Last Update: January 19, 2026

Edmonton, AB

Career training and work placements for adults with employment barriers

Other Support

Wage Subsidies And Interns

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals

No objectives are currently available

Eligible Funding

Up to 50% of project cost

Timeline

Unspecified

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries

Manufacturing
Retail trade
Accommodation and food services
Other services (except public administration)
Public administration

Location

Edmonton

Legal structures

For-profit business

Annual revenue

All revenue ranges

Organisation size

All organization sizes

Audience

Persons with Disabilities

Overview

Strive 4 Work (EmployAbilities) supports adults with disabilities, mental health barriers, or medical conditions in Edmonton by providing career training and work experience to help participants move into employment, including a living allowance of up to $15/hour during the 10 weeks of in-person skills training. Eligible activities include attending 10 weeks of weekday training (communication, stress management, résumé/interview preparation, computer skills, job search strategies, and certificates such as Standard First Aid and Food Safety) followed by 12 weeks of employer-based work experience, with employers potentially eligible for a 50% wage subsidy for the first 12 weeks of employment.

Activities funded

Hiring and onboarding a Strive 4 Work graduate in your Edmonton-area business.
Participating as an employer partner by providing a work placement (work experience) for a Strive 4 Work participant.
Creating a short-term employment opportunity for a Strive 4 Work graduate that may qualify for a wage subsidy during the first 12 weeks.

Eligibility

The employer must be located in the Edmonton region and seeking to hire staff.
The employer must be willing to hire a Strive 4 Work graduate.

Who is eligible?

Employers in the Edmonton region looking to hire Strive 4 Work graduates

Eligible expenses

Wages paid to a hired Strive 4 Work graduate, subsidized at 50% for the first 12 weeks of employment.

Eligible geographic areas

Edmonton (Edmonton region), Alberta.

How to apply

Check basic eligibility

Confirm you live in the Edmonton region and are 18+
Confirm you have a disability, mental health barrier, or medical condition and are unemployed or underemployed
Confirm you are eligible to work in Canada and are ready, willing, and able to work full or part-time

Validate program requirements

Meet the minimum English requirement: CLB level 5+ (speaking, reading, writing)
Confirm you are not on AISH (Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped)
Confirm you are not currently on probation and not currently in a drug or alcohol program

Confirm availability for training

Ensure you can attend 10 weeks of in-person training (Mon–Fri, 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.) at the south Edmonton location
Plan to complete the 12 weeks of work experience that follows

Review the eligibility checklist

Review the Strive 4 Work eligibility checklist for full details
Prepare required items noted in the checklist (e.g., valid photo ID)

Submit your application

Apply when applications reopen (noted as January 2026)
Use the program’s “Apply Now / Get Started” contact section to submit your request

Contact the program team

Contact EmployAbilities if you have questions before applying
Call 780.423.4106 or email strive4work@employabilities.ab.ca

Additional information

Fall intake is currently full; applications are expected to reopen in January 2026.
The program includes in-person classroom training followed by work experience, for a total duration of 22 weeks.
During the training period, sessions are scheduled Monday to Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
The program is funded by the Government of Canada’s Opportunities Fund for People with Disabilities program.

Contacts

strive4work@employabilities.ab.ca

780.423.4106

Edmonton, AB, Canada

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Frequently Asked Questions about the Strive 4 Work Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Strive 4 Work. 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.