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Coal Workforce Transition Program

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Description

Coal power generation in Alberta is scheduled to be eliminated over time. Coal workers affected by the phase out may be able to access financial, employment and retraining programs to support their transition.

Eligible Applicants

To be eligible for financial support programs, employees must have:

  • been laid off as a result of the phase out of coal-fired electricity generation
  • worked for one or more of the affected coal-fired power plants or mines for at least one year immediately prior to receiving a layoff notice effective January 2, 2018, or later

You are not eligible if you started working at the site(s) after January 1, 2018.

Eligible Expenses

The Coal Workforce Transition Program provides financial assistance for re-employment, retirement, relocation and education as workers prepare to start new jobs or retire.

Deadline Date

Ongoing. Please click the link indicated below for update.

Contact

Contact Name: Career and Employment Services Contact Centre

Phone Number: 780-422-4266 (in Edmonton) or 1-800-661-3753 (toll-free)

E-mail Address: css.csdcwtpsupports@gov.ab.ca

Website: https://www.alberta.ca/support-for-coal-workers#jumplinks-1

Industry:

Employment, Other

Location:

Alberta

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