How You Can Use the Alberta Job Grant for PD!

Did you know that you can apply the Canada-Alberta Job Grant towards CPD hours, and certificates that CPHR Alberta hosts? Including our Annual Hybrid Conference!

What is the Canada-Alberta Job Grant?

It is a training program, that the employer applies for, that covers eligible training costs. The government will contribute two-thirds of the cost of training to a maximum of $10,000 per trainee per fiscal year. To learn more about the funding, eligibility and how to apply, and other important information please click here.

Training Requirements

Each application must include a total of 21 instructional hours (or more). Multiple courses can be included in one application to make a total of 21 hours or more.

Result in some credential (this means certificate, record of completion, grade, etc.)

Training must start within 6 months after receiving the Canada-Alberta Job Grant approval and be completed within 52 weeks of the training course start date.

Therefore, this Job Grant can be applied towards CPHR Alberta’s Certificate programs, and more.

Employers, to view the applicant guide please visit this site.

Employees, when planning your 2024 Professional Development, inform your employer about this grant opportunity to allow the appropriate processing time for the grant.

Examples of what CPHR Alberta PD training you can utilize the Canada-Alberta Job Grant for:

Bundle our certificates and paid PD Hours:

January 30, 2024 HR Mediation Training – 6 hours

February 13, 2024 CPHR Alberta Hybrid HR Law Conference – 6 hours

May 2, 2024 Conducting Credibility Workshop – 6 hours

May 14, 2024 HR & AI/Tech Full Day – 6 Hours (registration link coming soon)

Single Courses:

January , February , April , June and October 2024 Workplace Investigations Training Certificate – 21 hours

March 5, 6, & 7, 2024 Mental Health Training Certificate – 21 hours

March 6 – May 15 Dare to Lead – 21 hours  

 


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