Employment Training and Transition Supports
Government of Alberta - Ministry of Seniors, Community, and Social Services
- Description
- 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 Seniors, 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 $542.00 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
Referral Process: No
Waiting Period: Yes,There may be a few days before funds are released depending on circumstances.
- Telephone
- 780-871-6480
- Fax
- 780-871-6487
- Web Site
- https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-supports
- css.ds-central@gov.ab.ca
- Languages
- English
- Fees
- Fee: No
Fee Reduction: No
Membership Fee: No - Accessibility
- Wheelchair access: Yes -
Other disabled access: No - - Topic(s)
- Agency Information
- View Agency Profile
- Last Verified On
- March 4, 2024
- Address
- 5124 50 Street
Lloydminster, AB, T9V 0M3
Open in Google Maps - Hours of Operation
- Mon08:15 AM to 04:30 PMTue08:15 AM to 04:30 PMWed08:15 AM to 04:30 PMThu08:15 AM to 04:30 PMFri08:15 AM to 04:30 PM
Closed 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM. Closed statutory holidays.