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Working, expected to work project

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The Income Support program of Alberta Works provides financial assistance to Albertans who do not have enough money to cover basic needs such as shelter, food and clothing. The Income Support... More ≫

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The Income Support program of Alberta Works provides financial assistance to Albertans who do not have enough money to cover basic needs such as shelter, food and clothing. The Income Support program has three client types: those expected to work (ETW); those not expected to work; and those in need of academic upgrading or training. Many of the ETW clients are employed and receive an income supplement, as they are unable to meet their basic needs. The Working Expected to Work Project was designed to gain a better understanding of the existing benefits and services received by working ETW clients, the challenges and disincentives working ETW clients face in becoming self-sufficient, the characteristics of the client group, the gaps present in the supports and services available to working ETW clients, and best practices related to ETW clients.

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Single parent research project : final report

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The Single Parent Research Project was undertaken to provide Alberta Human Resources and Employment with information on current programming strengths and weaknesses and to identify best practices.... More ≫

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The Single Parent Research Project was undertaken to provide Alberta Human Resources and Employment with information on current programming strengths and weaknesses and to identify best practices. Research activities included interviews with department staff, regional staff and service providers, review of documents government documents and a literature review to identify and review information related to best practices in three other Canadian provinces as well as other comparable jurisdictions. Research focused on single parents who are in receipt of income support as well as single parents who are engaged in employment and training services.

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Understanding Alberta's Labour force : looking to the future : discussion document

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The purpose of this document is to provide the rationale for the focus of the government's labour force development strategy and AHRE's action plan. The intent is also to spur discussion amongst... More ≫

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The purpose of this document is to provide the rationale for the focus of the government's labour force development strategy and AHRE's action plan. The intent is also to spur discussion amongst stakeholders regarding the direction government is taking in addressing labour force development issues. The document provides a concise overview of labour market issues in Alberta and, where appropriate, places them in a national or global context. It also addresses selected groups in the labour market and discusses the contribution they can make to meet the challenges facing the labour market.

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