Alberta — Workplace Training

• On-the-Job Training: Contribution of up to $390.00 per week per participant, normally up to 26 weeks, with potential for up to 30 weeks under exceptional circumstances.
• In cases involving significant barriers to employment, non-profit employers may qualify for 100% reimbursement at minimum wage plus mandatory payroll deductions, for up to 26 weeks.
• Paid Work Experience: Maximum contribution based on 40 hours at minimum wage per week, for up to 3 weeks.
• Supplemental training funding available up to a maximum of $7,000.00 per individual.

• The employer must be able to provide on-the-job training or facilitate a paid work experience component.
• The employer must demonstrate the capacity to offer ongoing employment after the Workplace Training contract ends.
• Contracts must be in place before hiring an individual under this program.
• Government entities and Crown corporations are not eligible to participate.

Who is eligible?

• Private sector employers able to provide on-the-job training
• Non-profit employers (under specific circumstances)

Who is not eligible

• Government organizations.
• Crown corporations.

Eligible expenses

• Employer costs for on-the-job training, up to a maximum of $390 per week based on the individual’s training plan.
• Reimbursement to non-profit employers at minimum wage plus mandatory payroll deductions (for significant employment barriers), up to 26 weeks.
• Employer reimbursement for paid work experience, to a maximum of 40 work hours at minimum wage for 3 weeks.
• Supplemental training fees provided by independent schools or training organizations, up to a maximum of $7,000 per individual.

Eligible geographic areas

• Alberta

• Employer's ability to provide on-the-job training or facilitate paid work experience and to ensure employment following the contract.
• Alignment between the individual participant's needs (assessed during the Employability Assessment) and the nature of the proposed project.
• Development of a personalized training plan in collaboration with the employer, the individual, and government services or contracted service providers.

• Participants must agree to regular attendance, active participation, and engagement in post-training employment activities.
• Individuals denied access to the program have the right to request a review of the decision in writing.
• Support services may be available for participants with disabilities, such as worksite or vehicle modifications and on-the-job coaching.
• For apprenticeship training, coordination with Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training may be required if the individual transitions to an apprenticeship role.