Nine commonly asked questions about the CAJG

GET INFORMEDIf you have employees in Alberta,

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Here are NINE commonly asked questions about the CAJG:

Canada-Alberta Job Grant

Who can apply?The Canada-Alberta Job Grant is available to businesses of all sizes, in all industries, across Alberta.1

Who qualifies?To be eligible: • You must be a Canadian citizen, a permanent resident, or a protected person under the Immigration and

Refugee Protection Act (Canada) who is entitled to work in Canada• Trainees must be residents of Alberta• Organizations receiving funding cannot be publicly funded institutions

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Can I still apply?Launched in the fall of October 2014, the CAJG provides increased training funding for employers on a yearly basis. Funds are still available for 2015/16; by 2017-18, upwards of $34 million will be available. 3

How much can I apply for?You can get up to 2/3rds of your training costs reimbursed to a maximum of $10,000 per trainee. As an employer, you can access up to $300,000 in grant funding per year.4

Which training costs are covered?Eligible training costs include:• Tuition fees charged by the training provider• Mandatory student fees

• Textbooks, software and other required materials

• Examination fees5

What training programs qualify? • Be at least 21 hours in length and delivered by

a third-party trainer• Be incremental (does not replace prior training

investments or regular operational training)

• Result in some sort of credential (record of completion, certificate, grade, etc.)6 Your training must:

Which training formats are eligible?Training can be delivered online, on-site or in a classroom, and can be undertaken on a part-or full-time basis.7

A training provider must be an eligible, third-party trainer approved for CAJG purposes. SAIT Polytechnic is one of industry’s most trusted training providers, with a long list of eligible skills-based courses and programs. 8Who can we train with?

How do I apply? The process includes three steps: 1. Application2. Reimbursement3. Completion

9 For application forms, visit the CAJG website.

SAIT CAN HELPCorporate Training Solutions at SAIT is here to help with your CAJG application. To discuss the training initiative you’d like to fund, your training needs or the application process, please contact us at:

• 403.210.5757

• 1.866.884.7117 (toll free)

• training@sait.ca

SOURCE: Canada-Alberta Job Grant website. SAIT is not responsible for the information shared. Visit the CAJG website for more information.