Workplace Training

This program provides support to employers who hire and train employees, providing an alternative to classroom-based learning.
  • Alberta Human Services
Overview of the Workplace Training program:

Workplace Training Program offers eligible Albertans work-site training and paid work experience through employer-delivered training. Participating employers agree to provide on-the-job training and/or provide work experience, with the expectation that participants maintain employment after completing the program. The Government of Alberta is working in partnership with the Government of Canada to provide employment support programs and services.

Benefits of the Workplace Training program:
  • The contribution for On-the-Job Training is up to a maximum of $390 per week based on the individual training plan. For paid work experience, Alberta Labour will reimburse the employer to a maximum contribution based on the total of 40 work hours at minimum wage for 3 weeks.
Eligibility criteria of the Workplace Training program:
  • To be eligible for Workplace Training a participant must meet the eligibility criteria and participate in the program assessment conducted by the provider.
  • Eligible participants must meet all of the following:
  • Be unemployed
  • Be in Alberta with an Alberta address, or any address in the city of Lloydminster, for the duration of the training
  • Have valid Social Insurance Number (SIN)
  • Be a Canadian Citizens, or permanent residents of Canada, or a protected persons under the Immigration and Refugee
  • Protection Act
  • O protected persons with a SIN that begins with 9 must have documentation to support they are a protected person
  • Have a clear and realistic employment goal, be Ready, Willing and Able to participate in and have a need for this
  • Programming to obtain and maintain sustainable employment
  • 18 years of age or older
  • Be suitable for the program as determined through an employability assessment
  • Workplace Training Program | Program Guidelines 7
  • Classification: Public
  • Further considerations for participant eligibility are contained in Operational Guidelines provided to contracted providers.
Request Funding Information

Related Funding Opportunities

Explore similar funding opportunities that match your goals.

Creative Content Development FundOPEN
  • Nunavut Film Development Corporation
Business Planning ProgramOPEN
  • YMCA of Newfoundland and Labrador
New Vessel Construction LoanOPEN
  • Nova Scotia Department of Fisheries and Aquaculture
Child Care Operators program OPEN
  • Ontario Ministry of Education and Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)

Other Grants and Funding by Region

Small Business Loan Guarantee ProgramOPEN
  • Nova Scotia Co-operative Council
Support for festivals in the Greater Montréal regionOPEN
  • Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED)
Small Enterprise Co-Op Placement Assistance Program (SECPAP)OPEN
  • Newfoundland and Labrador Department of Advanced Education and Skills
Industry Expansion ProgramOPEN
  • Government of Manitoba
Certification Process OPEN
  • BC Green Business
Patricia Area Community Endeavours (PACE) - Business DevelopmentOPEN
  • Patricia Area Community Endeavours (PACE)

More Grants and Funding by Industry

Community Partnership Program (Employment)OPEN
  • Newfoundland and Labrador Department of Advanced Education and Skills
Advanced Artist AwardOPEN
  • Yukon Department of Tourism and Culture
Support for Social Economy Mutualization ProjectsOPEN
  • Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED)
Members Grant ProgramOPEN
  • Saskatchewan Trails Association
Northern Innovation StreamOPEN
  • Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation
Industry R&D AssociatesOPEN
  • Alberta Innovation - Technology Futures
Eventi Capital PartnersOPEN
  • Eventi Capital Partners
Skills Development ProgramOPEN
  • First Peoples Economic Growth Fund
UNB-Research Centres and InstitutesOPEN
  • University of New Brunswick