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STEP Program for Business
December 31, 2018Alberta Labour is pleased to announce the launch of an online portal for STEP 2019 applications.
Starting January 3, 2019, you can submit and follow up on all of the necessary forms and paperwork for STEP through Labour’s new Workforce Grants Portal. Additionally, you can view the status of applications in real time.
To ensure the process is as seamless as possible, STEP encourages you to prepare for the online system by registering for a MyAlberta Digital ID for Business account now, so you are ready to apply for STEP when it becomes available. Registration is easy and it is a one-time process. To assist in this process, please refer to the attached instructions.
STEP 2019 will be open January 3 to February 8, 2019. In January, please be sure to review the Applicant Guide at alberta.ca/step before applying.
Thank you for your continued interest in the STEP program. If you have any questions please refer to the STEP website, email the STEP team at step@gov.ab.ca or call the STEP information line at 1-866-338-4727 or 780-638-4727.
Webinar Email
Send to: STEP eligible employers through Alberta Workforce Information system, Workforce Consultants
Subject line: STEP 2019 Information Sessions
Get the details at an upcoming webinar
STEP grants provide eligible employers with a $7 per hour wage subsidy to hire students into summer jobs. You can grow your business while providing a student with valuable work experience and transferable skills.
You will learn about:
- employer eligibility criteria;
- student eligibility;
- position requirements; and
- application and reimbursement processes.
A live Question and Answer Session will follow the presentation.
Who should attend:
- small businesses (1-49 employees);
- non-profit organizations, public libraries;
- municipalities, First Nations, Métis settlements;
- school boards; and
- publicly-funded post-secondary institutions.
When: Plan to attend one of five webinars offered from December 18, 2018 to January 7 , 2019.
Dec 18, 2018, 2 PM When it's time, join the meeting
Dec 20, 2018, 10 AM When it's time, join the meeting
Jan 03, 2019, 10 AM When it's time, join the meeting
Jan 04, 2019, 10 AM When it's time, join the meeting
Jan 07, 2019, 2 PMaleWhen it's time, join the meetingdar