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Class 1 Learning Pathway Grant Program

Get funding to support training, skill development, attraction, and retention, helping to grow Alberta’s transportation workforce.

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Class 1 Learning Pathway Grant Program

Overview

The Class 1 Learning Pathway Grant Program is designed to support the commercial driving industry in Alberta by increasing the number of licensed Class 1 and 3 drivers, connecting them with employers and funding projects that will increase driver employment, attraction, retention and industry diversification.

Grant streams

The grant program is made up of 2 streams:

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Employment Pathway Grant

The Employment Pathway Grant supports the training and employment of Class 1 drivers. It enables employers to get reimbursed for driver onboarding, training and certain professional development costs for Class 1 drivers.

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Industry Advancement Grant

The Industry Advancement Grant builds capacity in the commercial transportation industry to address challenges related to employment, attraction, retention and diversification of Class 1 drivers.

Grant information sessions

The grant information sessions were recorded and are provided below.

Program goals and benefits

By addressing key challenges such as employment, training and retention, this program aims to build a more sustainable workforce by:

  • increasing employment of new Class 1 drivers (with fewer than 2 years of experience)
  • improving training and transferability of skills for new and future drivers
  • expanding the pool of future Class 1 drivers and generating interest in the professional carrier industry
  • boosting driver retention through employer support and mentorship connecting new drivers with transportation industry jobs
  • providing industry-specific training for new and future drivers

Contact

For questions related to this grant, please contact [email protected].

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