Career & Employment

Organizations invited to apply for Summer Temporary Employment Program
Annual program offers employment to students

Now is the time for not-for-profit organizations to apply to the Summer Temporary Employment Program (STEP). New this year, STEP is only available to students - secondary, post-secondary and recent graduates.

• Information bulletin
• More about STEP

Career and Employment Services

Out of work or thinking about changing jobs?  Connect one-on-one with Career & Employment Consultants for assistance with career planning and information about training programs, meet potential employers, attend workshops or find out about job fairs in your area. Workshops are also available for employers looking to attract and retain employees.

• Calgary region
• Central region
• Edmonton region
• Northeast region
• Northwest region
• South region

Improvements to Employment Insurance expected to benefit Albertans

Long-tenured workers who have lost their jobs due the global recession may receive additional supports through the federal government’s Economic Action Plan. The federal government introduced two new Employment Insurance initiatives on May 25, 2009: the Extended Employment Insurance and Training Incentive (EEITI) and the Severance Investment in Training Initiative (SITI).

• Federal News Release
• How to Apply
• Feepayer Application Form
• Extended Employment Insurance and Training Incentive (EEITI) fact sheet
• Severance Investment in Training Initiative (SITI) fact sheet