Advanced Education’s Foundational Learning Assistance and Community Adult Learning programs, helping people in Alberta improve their literacy, numeracy and English language skills;
Indigenous Relations’ Employment Partnerships Program, which connects Indigenous people to employment projects; and
Primary and Preventative Health Services’ Alberta Health Workforce Strategy 2024, which addresses the pressures affecting the maintenance and development of Alberta’s health workforce.
Government officials note, each initiative plays an important role in helping people in Alberta find meaningful employment. With many already underway, the province says more people will gain the skills, training and experience they need for a successful career in Alberta. Officials say a full list of initiatives can be found in the strategy.
“Alberta employers need people with the right skills to grow, and Albertans want clear paths to good jobs,” adds Shauna Feth, President & CEO, Alberta Chambers of Commerce. “The Alberta Jobs Strategy is a smart investment in the province’s economic competitiveness and shared prosperity, opening doors to opportunity today and in the future.”
According to provincial officials, more investment in Alberta means more career opportunities in the province for young people, women, Indigenous people, newcomers, and persons with disabilities, which are often the groups faced with the most barriers when it comes to finding employment. Officials say the Alberta Jobs Strategy has a specific focus on removing these barriers.
“We are pleased with the government’s continued support of trades education, which strengthens SAIT’s continued work in delivering high-quality education,” shares Dr. David Ross, president and CEO, Southern Alberta Institute of Technology. “Together we are helping our students build not only successful careers but successful lives. With strong partnerships between government, industry and education, trades will continue to be a vital driver of Alberta’s growth and prosperity.
“In a rapidly changing job market, we need to ensure that job seekers are connected to training and employers are connected to talent,” states Brad Parry, President and CEO, Calgary Economic Development. “The Alberta Jobs Strategy is the kind of focused, whole-of-government collaboration we need to ensure our workforce remains strong, dynamic, and ready to meet the evolving needs of our economy.”
Provincial officials say the Alberta Jobs Strategy marks a bold step forward in building a resilient and future-ready workforce. By aligning training with industry needs and fostering partnerships across sectors, the strategy is expected to help ensure Alberta remains competitive in a rapidly evolving labour market.