Information Session: Canada Alberta Job Grant

Description

Join Deanna Basarab and Nicole Lorrain, Workforce Consultants with Alberta Labour and Immigration Employer and Program Services Branch, Government of Alberta, as they update you on important changes to the CAJG and other respective program changes. 

The Alberta government is temporarily expanding eligibility to the Canada-Alberta Job Grant (CAJG) to help businesses access the training they need. The expansion is effective until February 28, 2022. Expanded eligibility includes:

1.    Funding mandatory training. Use the CAJG to fund courses or training that is required for a job.

2.    Allowing employers to train employed family members. Enables family-owned businesses to access training funds.

3.    Allowing some business owners to receive funding to train themselves. Supports entrepreneurs to expand their skill set to grow or pivot their business.