Training and employment services – Workplace Training Program

Overview

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.

Eligibility

Eligible participants are unemployed adults in Alberta, who are permanent residents or Canadian citizens, and require on-the-job training or work experience to obtain and maintain employment.

For complete eligibility requirements, read the Workplace Training Program Guidelines

How to apply

If you are interested in participating in the Workplace Training Program:

• review the Training and Employment Services Directory
• connect with an organization near you that provides this program to determine your eligibility

Workplace training programs are developed by providers. That means each program may offer different timeframes, course content and class sizes.

Workplace training is provided at no-cost to eligible participants and provide paid work experience that provides you with the opportunity to develop workplace and occupation-related skills to gain employment

For information about attending training and employment services, read the Participant Fact Sheet (PDF, 409 KB).

Employers

Employers interested in participating in the Workplace Training program are selected by a provider based on their ability to:

• provide or facilitate relevant on-the-job training or paid work experience for participants
• provide ongoing employment after the workplace training placement is complete

Program providers

If you are an organization interested in offering a Workplace Training Program to Albertans, the Alberta government procures programs and services through a request for proposals process throughout the year.

Visit Alberta Purchasing Connection for current requests.

Before submitting a proposal, providers are required to review the:

• Workplace Training Program Guidelines
• Service Management and Program Administration Guidelines

Note, these guidelines supersede the Alberta Works Online Manual content.