Canada-Alberta Job Training Grant
Tuesday 24 Feb 2015George Brown College offers 5 online technical training programs that are eligible for the Canada-Aberta Jobs Training Grant.
What is the Canada-Alberta Job Grant?
It is a new grant that provides training subsidies for Alberta companies to help train existing or new employees to develop new skills.
Eligible George Brown College Program include:
- Electronics Technician Certificate • Electromechanical Technician Certificate
- PLC Technician Certificate • PLC Technician II Certificate
- Robotics Technician Certificate • Automation Technician Certificate
What costs does the grant pay for?
Employers need to cover a minimum of one third of training costs. The grant will pay for two thirds of the costs of the training, up to a maximum of $10,000 in government contributions.
Key information & Application forms for employers are:
Canada-Alberta Job Grant Applicant Guide (PDF)
- Companies should submit applications at least 30 days before the start of the training.
- Applicants cannot apply more than six months in advance of the training start date.
- Once approved, the company may register trainees in the training program and pay the total approved training costs.
Canada-Alberta Job Grant Training Reimbursement Form (PDF)
- Apply for first reimbursement; applicants will receive reimbursement for one-third of total eligible training costs. This amount represents the first half of the grant.
- This reimbursement request must be received and date stamped no later than 30 days after a trainee has completed the final exam
Canada Alberta Job Grant Training Completion Form (PDF)
- Immediately after training is complete the applicant must the Training Completion Form
- Apply for final reimbursement and must be received no later than 30 days after a trainee has completed the approved training program
To find out more about using the Canada-Alberta Job Grant to fund your training, please contact:
Angelo Vouloukos
Program Coordinator
George Brown College
avoulouk@georgebrown.ca
1-888-553-5333
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