THE CANADA-ALBERTA JOB GRANT // TRAINING & EDUCATION
Canada in order to verify that they are an operating business in Alberta,” says Gray. “Currently, the CAJG validates employers based on the Alberta Corporate Access Number (ACAN), which allows the ministry to verify the employer and their business as a separate legal entity.
“Employers are responsible for identifying appropriate training facilities and programs to deliver the training that will meet their needs. For example, some post-secondary institutions are eligible third-party training providers.”
“Training providers must be separate and distinct from the applicant. This means the trainer cannot have an employee relationship with the company. The training provider also cannot employ the individual it is training. For example, a company’s own training program would not qualify for funding.
“We are pleased with the number of employers who have taken advantage of this program, and the number of Albertans who have been able to benefit from a vast range of skills training,” Gray affirms. “In 2015-2016, more than $16 million in funds was committed for training, resulting in over 11,000 courses for Albertans. Examples of some popular types of skills training include project management, risk management, health and safety courses, leadership skills, and driver training.”
“The CAJG is intended to fund training programs in Alberta. However, requests for out-of-province training will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis if the training required is not available in Alberta.
To date, the response has been very positive.
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