Training for Work Calgary
Personalized Employment Support for EI-Eligible Job Seekers
Training for Work is a no-cost, government-funded employment program that helps eligible Calgary-area job seekers build confidence, strengthen job-ready skills, and connect with employers. Through personalized coaching, workplace preparation, short-term training and certifications, job search support, workplace training, and employer connections, participants receive practical support to move into sustainable employment.
Funded by the Alberta Ministry of Jobs, Economy, Trade and Immigration.
Your Path Back to Work
Whether you are returning to employment, changing occupations, or looking for a stronger job search strategy, Training for Work provides personalized support based on your skills, goals, and circumstances. Our team helps you identify strengths, address employment barriers, prepare for opportunities, gain relevant training or workplace experience, and connect with employers who are actively hiring.
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Do you need help with your job search or are you looking to change careers? Join us for one of our weekly virtual information sessions to learn how we can support you.
Training for Work Program Services
Build the confidence and job-search skills needed to compete in today’s labour market through individualized coaching and practical workshops. Support may include resumes, cover letters, interviews, networking, career planning, employer expectations, job search strategies, and placement assistance tailored to your employment goals.
Explore a new occupation or industry through short-term, hands-on workplace experience. Gain practical experience, build employer connections, and better understand whether a role or sector is the right fit for your career goals.
Strengthen your employability with targeted, industry-recognized training linked to real job opportunities. Eligible participants may access short courses, certifications, and safety tickets that help meet employer requirements and prepare them to start work.
Starting a new job is an important transition. Our team provides ongoing follow-up during the early months of employment to help participants address challenges, adapt to the workplace, and build long-term job retention and success.
Gain practical, employer-led experience in a real workplace through on-the-job training or work experience opportunities. Workplace Training helps participants build in-demand skills, strengthen workplace confidence, demonstrate their abilities to employers, and create a direct pathway toward sustainable employment.
Eligible participants may receive one-time support for essential work-related items that can remove barriers to starting a job, such as work boots, hard hats, safety gear, workwear, and other approved employment needs. The goal is to help you arrive prepared and ready to succeed from day one.
How Our Job Placement Consultants Help?
Our Job Placement Consultants build relationships with employers across a wide range of industries and connect job-ready participants with opportunities aligned to their skills, experience, and career goals. They also support employer introductions, job matching, and the transition from program participation into employment.
Eligibility Requirements
You may be eligible if you:
- Are 18 years of age or older and have been out of high school for more than one year
- Live in Calgary or the surrounding area
- Are a Canadian citizen or permanent resident and legally entitled to work in Canada
- Are unemployed or marginally employed
- Are willing and able to participate in the program and move toward full-time employment
- Individuals receiving or eligible for regular EI are invited to participate
Not sure if you qualify? Reach out to our team to learn more.
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Training For Work CAL (Contact Form)
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240-734 7 Ave SW,
Calgary, Alberta
T2P 3P8
Monday – Friday
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
The Training for Work program helps unemployed or underemployed Albertans build job-ready skills to enter or re-enter the workforce. Manpower Alberta’s Calgary-based program supports eligible participants with practical training, career coaching, and employment preparation making it particularly valuable for those facing barriers to stable, long-term employment.
Calgary residents seeking professional skills training can access the Training for Work program through Manpower Services Alberta, located at 240–734 7 Ave SW, Calgary. This no-cost, government-funded initiative offers workshops, individualized coaching, certifications, and job placement support specifically designed for unemployed or underemployed individuals looking to build in-demand workplace skills.
Eligibility for workforce training programs in Calgary typically includes individuals who are unemployed, receiving income support, or lacking the skills required for available local jobs. Manpower Alberta’s training for work program in Calgary is designed to assess individual needs and connect participants with training pathways aligned to Alberta’s current labour market demands.
Alberta work training programs commonly cover occupational skills, workplace safety certifications, digital literacy, and industry-specific credentials relevant to local hiring needs. Manpower Alberta helps participants in Calgary identify and develop competencies that directly improve employability focusing on skills that align with real employer demand across key Alberta industries.
Beyond skills training, Calgary workforce programs provide job search support, resume development, interview coaching, and employer connections. Manpower Alberta’s training for work program takes a holistic approach equipping participants not just with certifications, but with the confidence and practical tools needed to secure and sustain meaningful employment in Calgary’s labour market.