The Canada-Alberta Job Grant may be able to help you get 2/3 of your training costs covered.
If you are currently employed, your employer may be eligible for funding through the Canada-Alberta Job Grant to support you in completing continuing education and professional development courses at the University of Lethbridge.
How to apply:
If you are interested in any of the opportunities listed, please discuss this opportunity with your employer as they must apply for the grant on your behalf.
1. Read the applicant guide. (PDF)
2. Complete the correct application for your employees via the Labour's Workforce Grants Portal.
Eligible employers:
- Private-sector employers, including sole proprietors and partnerships
- Non-profit sector employers
- First Nations and Metis Settlements
- The Agriculture Financial Services Corporation (if in a community with a population of 100,000 or less)
- Alberta Treasury Branches (if in a community with a population of 100,000 or less)
To be eligible, Alberta employers must have current or potential employees who need the training to fill current or future positions.
Eligible trainees must be one of the following:
- Canadian citizens
- Permanent residents
- Protected people under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (Canada) who are entitled to work in Canada
- Business owners (incorporated, unincorporated, sole-proprietor, partnerships) with 4 or fewer employees, including all owners, are now eligible trainees
- Employed family members
All eligible trainees must live in Alberta.
Eligible training providers:
- The training provider must be third-party trainers separate and distinct from the employer
- The University of Lethbridge is an eligible third-party training provider
Training requirements:
- Total 21 instructional hours or longer per trainee per application and be completed within 52 weeks of the training course start date
- Start within 6 months after receiving Canada-Alberta Job Grant approval
- Result in some credential (record of completion, certification, grade, and so on)
- Training may be delivered on a full or part-time basis and may be any combination of online, on-site or in a classroom setting
Eligible expenses:
- Tuition fees or instructional fees charged by the training provider
- Mandatory student fees
- Examination fees
- Textbooks or software
- Other required materials