CAPG is an employer-driven program that partially reimburses eligible training costs for productivity-focused, instructor-led training aligned to business needs in Alberta.
It is funded by the Government of Canada through the Workforce Development Agreement and administered by Alberta. CAPG replaces the former Canada-Alberta Job Grant (CAJG), which is closed to new applications.
Commonly referenced caps are up to $100,000 per employer per fiscal year, with per-trainee funding of 50% up to $5,000 (employed) or 75% up to $10,000 (unemployed).
Employers pay 100% upfront and request reimbursement after training using the Training Completion form; all decisions and reasonableness of costs are at the Ministry’s sole discretion.
Training may start once your application status in the portal shows “Application Received.”
Training that starts before the application is received is typically not reimbursable. Submit at least 30 days before the start where possible.
Eligible training builds productivity in Business Process & Operations, Technical, or Digital & Technological skills and must include interaction with a qualified instructor.
Content must be instructional (directed programming and learning activities), relevant to the job/business, and completed within 52 weeks of the Application Received date. Homework, exams, self-study, and research time do not count as instructional hours.
Leadership/soft-skills, basic safety, conferences, self-paced or pre-recorded courses, coaching/mentorship, and in-house training are generally ineligible.
Post-secondary diplomas/degrees, apprenticeships, business start-up training, and vendor-exclusive training are also typically ineligible.
Eligible: tuition/instructional fees, required software/texts, exam fees, approved travel, and course-required materials; ineligible: wages, business assets, memberships, general supplies, and unrelated student fees.
Report refunds or other funding (e.g., scholarships) as these reduce the reimbursable amount.
For-profit, non-profit, First Nations or Métis Settlements, and specific rural Crown corporations can apply; trainees must live in Alberta and be Canadian citizens, permanent residents, or protected persons.
Trainees may be employed (including seasonal/temporarily laid-off) or unemployed/new-hires meeting CAPG criteria. Owners, immediate family members of owners/board, contractors, volunteers, and temporary foreign workers are not eligible trainees.
Providers must be third-party, generally Alberta-based, have qualified instructors, and deliver training as a main line of business.
In-house training is not eligible. Out-of-province delivery may be considered if comparable training is not available in Alberta.
Register in the CAPG portal, submit the Employer Application with supporting documents, ensure trainees provide consent, then begin training once status is “Application Received.”
After completion, submit the Training Completion form with receipts within 30 days for reimbursement.
Expect employer details (e.g., ACAN, WCB), course outlines and quotes (with per-person rates), training provider info, and trainee details including consent.
Unemployed trainees require an offer letter and proof of unemployment; disclose any conflicts of interest.
Provide a clear per-person rate, course name, hours, dates, delivery method, and a concise outline that maps to a CAPG skills category.
Use consistent SKUs and list exam/material/software fees separately. This makes the Ministry review and your own reimbursement package much smoother.
No; submit separate applications if you have a mixed cohort of employed and unemployed trainees.
Also submit separate applications for different courses or different training dates, even for the same cohort.
Email CAPG within 30 days of the earliest approved training start date to request changes.
Trainee replacements must be requested before the approved training start date to remain eligible.
Employers must declare if a trainee is receiving EI; trainees on EI must notify their EI case worker.
Keep records of notifications and status for your files.
Employers must provide safe working conditions and carry WCB coverage for trainees, and be in good standing with applicable legislation.
Maintain documentation to show compliance if requested.
Missing trainee consent, vague course outlines, no per-person rate, unclear hours/dates, or ineligible training content are common issues.
Conflicts of interest not disclosed, or starting training before the application is received, can also cause problems.
Report non-completion and the reason on the Training Completion form; reimbursement may still occur if the cause was beyond the employer’s control.
Submit completion evidence for all other trainees and ensure your proof of payment documents are complete.
Refunds and other funding reduce the eligible cost before the CAPG percentage is applied.
Disclose all sources; keep provider credit notes and bank proofs aligned with your final invoice total.
Training must finish within 52 weeks of the Application Received date.
Plan cohorts and schedules with buffer time; avoid slipping past the 52-week window.
Submit the Application for Electronic Payment (AEP) form and acceptable bank document to enable direct deposit.
You can still be reimbursed by cheque if preferred, but direct deposit is recommended.
Use per-person pricing and cohort sizes that fit the per-trainee caps; track your year-to-date total against the $100,000 employer cap.
Example (employed trainees): If a course is $2,400 per person, CAPG typically reimburses 50% × $2,400 = $1,200 per trainee (below the $5,000 cap). For 6 trainees: 6 × $1,200 = $7,200 in reimbursement.
Example (unemployed trainees): At $2,400 per person, 75% × $2,400 = $1,800 per trainee (below the $10,000 cap). For 4 trainees: 4 × $1,800 = $7,200.
For mixed cohorts, submit separate applications and calculate each group independently.
Only under exceptional circumstances when comparable training is not available in Alberta.
Provide justification and evidence; approvals are case-by-case.
Use the CAPG portal email and phone contacts provided by the Government of Alberta.
Phone (Edmonton): 780-638-9424 • Toll-Free (Alberta): 1-855-638-9424 • Email: jobgrant@gov.ab.ca • Website: alberta.ca/CAPG
Have your Application number ready when asking about active files or account changes.
Yes—our instructor-led courses are designed to meet CAPG criteria; final approval is by the Ministry on a per-application basis.
See our CAPG-aligned courses on the CAPG-Eligible page for outlines, hours, delivery, and per-person rates.
Disclaimer: CAPG decisions (eligibility, reimbursable costs, reimbursement amounts) are made by the Ministry. Information on this page is provided for planning only.