Manpower Alberta Workforce Development Programs
Reskilling and Upskilling Programs in Alberta
For individuals who find themselves ready to pivot and transform their career trajectory, Manpower’s Workforce Development Programs offer an opportunity to rearchitect your career through reskilling, upskilling, and career re-connection in new and often emerging fields. Our Workforce Development programs are offered at no cost for those looking for a competitive edge in returning to the workforce or breaking into a new industry. We offer programs in several emerging industries across Alberta where we see the most demand. Explore no-cost workforce development and employment programs available across Calgary, Airdrie, Red Deer, Edmonton, Fort McMurray, and Lloydminster.
Workforce Development and Training Southern Alberta Programs
Built Smart AI Calgary & Airdrie
Build practical skills in artificial intelligence, digital tools, and industry‑focused technologies. Prepare for careers in construction, supply chain, health and safety, IT, project management, and related fields by focusing on career readiness, technical capability, and real‑world applications.
Training For Work Calgary
Move toward employment with personalized career planning, job search support, short-term training, workplace preparation, and direct employer connections. Designed for individuals who are ready to strengthen their skills, explore opportunities, and return to work with confidence.
Career Leap Airdrie
Personalized employment support to help overcome barriers, strengthen skills, and connect with local opportunities. One-on-one career guidance, short-term training, employer connections, job matching, and follow-up support, to move toward sustainable employment.
Career Construct Airdrie
Build a strong foundation for careers in construction and related industries. Gain hands-on exposure to construction skills, industry-recognized safety certifications, employer connections, and practical work experience.
Workforce Development and Training Central Alberta Programs
Career Leap Red Deer
Ongoing Intake
Build confidence, strengthen employability, and connect with local employers. Through personalized career coaching, service planning, short-term training, job matching, workplace supports, and employment opportunities, get the guidance you need to move toward sustainable employment.
PoweringUP Red Deer
This PoweringUP program provides skills training and support to begin your career and to secure entry-level employment in the Construction industry.
AccounTECH Red Deer
The AccounTECH Program provides technology-driven training to Albertans pivoting into Bookkeeping Administration and includes emerging technologies such as Crypto Currency and Cybersecurity as well as Quickbooks.
CareerMOVES Red Deer
This 15-week program, delivered on-site at Red Deer Polytechnic, provides industry-leading training in Supply Chain skills including inventory management, procurement, business operations and logistics. Participants will become familiar with the new and emerging technologies that move the future of Supply Chain such as AI and Robotics.
Workforce Development and Training Northern Alberta Programs
Career Leap Fort McMurray
Ongoing Intake
Connect with the skills, supports, and employer relationships needed to move forward in the local labour market. Career guidance, short-term training, job matching, employment readiness supports, work experience, and follow-up support to help secure meaningful employment.
Career Reach Fort McMurray
Ongoing Intake
The Career Reach program offers employment support, workshops, job matching and placement, and short courses in Haul Truck Driving, Class 2 Driver Training, Class 3 Driver Training, Computer Skills Workshops, and NCSO.
Career Leap Lloydminster
Ongoing Intake
Move toward sustainable employment through career coaching, assessments, short courses and safety tickets, employment readiness supports, job matching, employer connections, work experience, and retention support.
Workforce Development Programs (Contact Form)
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Manpower Alberta’s government-supported Workforce Development Programs help unemployed and underemployed Albertans build job-ready skills, prepare for changing labour market needs, and connect with employment opportunities. Through a combination of career coaching, skills training, industry certifications, workplace experience, and employer engagement, participants receive practical support to return to work, transition careers, or enter growing industries. Programs are offered at no cost to eligible participants across Calgary, Airdrie, Red Deer, Edmonton, Fort McMurray, and Lloydminster.
Yes, many workforce development programs in Alberta are offered at no cost to eligible participants. Manpower Alberta’s programs including Career Leap, Training for Work, and CareerMOVES are funded through government partnerships and are available to unemployed, underemployed, or transitioning workers who qualify. Eligibility requirements vary by program and location.
Workforce development programs typically combine skills training, coaching, and employer connections to help participants move into employment. Manpower Alberta’s Training for Work Calgary program delivers this through group workshops, individualized career coaching, unpaid work exposure, short certifications, and direct job placement support all funded by the Government of Alberta.
Workforce development programs in Alberta provide training across several in-demand sectors, including construction, supply chain and logistics, bookkeeping and administration, transportation, and AI-integrated technologies. Programs like Built Smart AI, PoweringUP, AccounTECH, and CareerMOVES are specifically designed to align with Alberta’s growing labour market needs and emerging industry trends.
Employers can use workforce development programs to access a pipeline of pre-screened, industry-trained candidates at reduced hiring risk. Manpower Alberta connects B2B employers directly with program graduates who have received hands-on training tailored to current labour market demands. This helps businesses in Alberta address skilled labour shortages while reducing onboarding time and recruitment costs.