Career Leap
Personalized Support, Practical Skills, Real Employment Opportunities
Career Leap is a no-cost, government-funded employment program that helps unemployed and underemployed Albertans overcome barriers, build job-ready skills, and connect with employers. Participants receive personalized career guidance, short-term training opportunities, employment readiness supports, job matching, work experience opportunities, and ongoing follow-up designed to support successful, sustainable employment.
Funded by the Alberta Ministry of Jobs, Economy, Trade and Immigration.
Career Leap Locations
Career Leap Airdrie supports unemployed and underemployed job seekers in Airdrie and surrounding communities who are ready to move toward employment. The program is well suited to individuals returning to the workforce, changing careers, developing new skills, or requiring personalized support to overcome employment barriers and connect with local employers.
Career Leap Fort McMurray supports job seekers pursuing opportunities across Fort McMurray and surrounding communities. Participants may be returning to work, changing industries, or targeting opportunities in construction, trades, industrial services, maintenance, logistics, administration, customer service, and other local sectors. Personalized employment planning, short-term training, employer connections, and work-related supports help participants move toward sustainable employment.
Career Leap Lloydminster serves job seekers in Lloydminster, Vermilion, Wainwright, Vegreville, and surrounding communities. The program supports individuals entering or re-entering the workforce, transitioning occupations, or seeking opportunities in construction, trades, logistics, customer service, administration, and other local industries. Participants receive personalized career support, training opportunities, job matching, employer connections, and employment readiness supports tailored to their goals.
Career Leap Training for Employment Services
Employer Connections
Get connected with employers who are hiring in your community and explore opportunities that match your skills, experience, and career goals.
Personalized Career Guidance
Work one-on-one with an employment professional to identify your strengths, clarify your goals, develop an employment plan, and take practical steps toward your next opportunity.
Short-Term Training & Certifications
Build the skills employers are looking for through targeted short-term training, certifications, and safety tickets that support your pathway to employment. Program eligibility and funding criteria apply.
Employment Readiness Supports
Access eligible work-related items and services that help remove barriers and prepare you to start work with confidence.
Job Matching & Work Experience
Explore opportunities aligned with your skills and interests, connect with employers, and gain practical workplace exposure where appropriate to strengthen your path to employment.
Retention & Follow-Up Support
Your support does not end when you start a job. Our team provides follow-up during your transition into employment to help you adjust, address challenges, and build long-term success in your new role.
You may be eligible if you:
- Are 18 years of age or older
- Reside in Alberta
- Are legally entitled to work in Canada
- Are unemployed or underemployed
- Are ready, willing, and able to pursue employment
- Meet location and program-specific eligibility requirements
Not sure if Career Leap is right for you? Contact our team and we’ll help you understand your options.
Still not sure if you’re eligible for the Training For Work Program?
3 Stonegate Dr NW,
Suite #106
Airdrie, Alberta
T4B 0N2
infoAIR.careerleap@manpower.com
Keyano College #105-8015 Franklin Avenue
Fort McMurray, Alberta
T9H 2H7
infoFMM.careerleap@manpower.com