Ministry of Community and Social Services
Government of Alberta - Alberta Works - Employment Training and Transition Supports
- Description
- COVID-19 UPDATE: Alberta Supports Centres / Alberta Works Centres are temporarily suspending in-person services. Access supports and services online at alberta.ca/alberta-supports.aspx or call the Alberta Supports Contact Centre at 1-877-644-9992 and 780-644-9992 in Edmonton. Provides a benefit to access goods and services necessary to enhance employability.
Service provides a benefit to pay the costs of employment, training, and transition supports required to:
- purchase goods and services for job search activities or for participation in a training program
- accept or maintain employment
- attend Community and Social Services funded training
Expenses may include:
- testing fees, exam fees, deposits, and registration
- work or school clothing not covered by the core essential benefit (example: work boots)
- tools (only as required for work experience or employment)
- vehicle expenses (maintenance, registration, and insurance)
- other goods or services that are essential for training or employment
Each adult is eligible for up to $500.00 per calendar year depending on circumstances.
- Eligibility
- Yes, Service targeted to:
- 18 years and older
- Application Process
- Service Access: Walk-in / Drop In Service, To access service, bring written documentation such as:
- confirmation of required supports from the provider of the training program
- confirmation of employment
- bills, receipts, or written estimates for vehicle insurance or repairs
Waiting Period: Yes,There may be a few days before funds are released depending on circumstances.
- Telephone
- 780-842-7500
- Fax
- 780-842-7533
- Web Site
- http://communitysocialservices.alberta.ca
- hs.ds-central@gov.ab.ca
- Fees
- Fee: No
Fee Reduction: No
Membership Fee: No - Accessibility
- Wheelchair access: Yes - Other disabled access: N/A -
- Legal Status
- Provincial Government
- Topic(s)
- Last Updated On
- October 1, 2020
- Address
- 810 14 Avenue
Wainwright, AB, T9W 1R2
Open in Google Maps - Hours of Operation
- Mon08:15 AM - 04:30 PMTue08:15 AM - 04:30 PMWed08:15 AM - 04:30 PMThu08:15 AM - 04:30 PMFri08:15 AM - 04:30 PM