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Alberta — Workplace Training
Workplace training fund in Alberta
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
$ 7,000
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Alberta, Canada
Overview
Get reimbursed up to 70% of training costs for a new employee, for up to 30 weeks, but not more than $390/week.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Attract or retain talent
- Develop workforce skills
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 7,000 $
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Alberta
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
- For-profit business
- Sole proprietorship
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Social Services
- Income Support and Maintenance
- Economic, Social and Community Development
- Employment and Training
Target groups
- Young adults
- New immigrants & refugees
- People with disabilities
- Low-income individuals / families
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- All dimensions
Next steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- On-the-job training programs to help individuals develop essential and occupation-related skills.
- Paid work experience placements to assist individuals in gaining practical workplace experience.
- Supplemental training, such as software training, office administration, accounting, English language, and workplace safety courses, delivered by independent training organizations.
- Worksite modifications or supports for individuals with disabilities to enable participation in training or employment.
Eligibility
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
Additional information
- 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.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Alberta — Workplace Training Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Alberta — Workplace Training. 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 Alberta — Workplace Training?
Get reimbursed up to 70% of training costs for a new employee, for up to 30 weeks, but not more than $390/week.
How much funding can be received?
Alberta — Workplace Training Funds up to $7,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Alberta — Workplace Training program?
To be eligible for the Alberta — Workplace Training program, you must:
Ability to provide On-the-Job training or Paid Work Experience and ongoing employment
Contracts must be in place before hiring under the program
Government and Crown corporations are ineligible
What expenses are eligible under Alberta — Workplace Training?
On-the-job training programs to help individuals develop essential and occupation-related skills.
Paid work experience placements to assist individuals in gaining practical workplace experience.
Supplemental training, such as software training, office administration, accounting, English language, and workplace safety courses, delivered by independent training organizations.
Worksite modifications or supports for individuals with disabilities to enable participation in training or employment.
Where is the Alberta — Workplace Training available?
The Alberta — Workplace Training program is available the province of Alberta.
Is the Alberta — Workplace Training a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Alberta — Workplace Training is a Wage Subsidies And Interns
Who are the financial supporters of the Alberta — Workplace Training?
Alberta — Workplace Training is funded by Government of Alberta, Ministry of Labour and Immigration (AB)
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