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Working in Alberta : a guide for internationally trained and educated immigrants

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This guide contains information to help internationally educated and trained immigrants identify realistic work opportunities and make successful employment transitions in Alberta. It will help... More ≫

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This guide contains information to help internationally educated and trained immigrants identify realistic work opportunities and make successful employment transitions in Alberta. It will help them find and use information to research the labour market; learn about the requirements of occupations governed by law in Alberta; research new work opportunities; use job search skills and techniques to find work; become familiar with the Alberta workplace; find further information and resources. Immigrants living in Alberta and staff from Alberta immigrant-serving agencies were interviewed in the development of this book. The examples presented reflect their actual experiences. However, some of the individual stories are compilations of the experiences of two or more individuals.

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Targeted Initiative for Older Workers : best practices compendium

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The Targeted Initiative for Older Workers (TIOW) is a federal-provincial/territorial cost-shared initiative designed to assist unemployed older workers living in small, vulnerable communities of... More ≫

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The Targeted Initiative for Older Workers (TIOW) is a federal-provincial/territorial cost-shared initiative designed to assist unemployed older workers living in small, vulnerable communities of 250,000 people and less with their reintegration into the workforce. This compendium was compiled to illustrate examples of best practices in TIOW programming from across Canada since the inception of the program in 2006.

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Initiative ciblée pour les travailleurs âgés : recueil de pratiques exemplaires

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Ce recueil vise donc à servir d’outil utile pour : présenter un aperçu des nombreux projets et pratiques novateurs et fructueux de l’ICTA qui ont été mis en oeuvre par les provinces et les... More ≫

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Ce recueil vise donc à servir d’outil utile pour : présenter un aperçu des nombreux projets et pratiques novateurs et fructueux de l’ICTA qui ont été mis en oeuvre par les provinces et les territoires, ainsi que décrire et diffuser les leçons apprises; aider les P/T ou les promoteurs de projet à reproduire les modèles de l’ICTA pour d’autres populations ou d’autres programmes relatifs au marché du travail pour les travailleurs âgés; fournir des sources supplémentaires de connaissances sur le programme afin de compléter l’information produite par d’autres moyens, notamment les études d’évaluation, les présentations lors d’atelier et les portraits partagés par les P/T.

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Alberta Works referral to training fact sheet

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Employment Insurance (EI) provides temporary financial assistance to unemployed Canadians who have lost their job through no fault of their own. A Feepayer is an individual who pays the cost of... More ≫

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Employment Insurance (EI) provides temporary financial assistance to unemployed Canadians who have lost their job through no fault of their own. A Feepayer is an individual who pays the cost of their training, tuition, books and supplies and has been referred by a delegated authority. To continue to collect regular benefits while attending full-time training, EI recipients must be referred by Alberta Human Services.

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Alberta Works training for work fact sheet

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This program provides full and part-time occupationally focused training opportunities to enable clients to get a job, substantially improve their employment situation or adapt to changing labour... More ≫

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This program provides full and part-time occupationally focused training opportunities to enable clients to get a job, substantially improve their employment situation or adapt to changing labour conditions and skill requirements in order to sustain employment.

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Alberta Works employment and training programs and services fact sheet

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An overview of the employment and training programs and services designed to provide opportunities for Albertans to make successful transitions from school to work, unemployment to employment and... More ≫

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An overview of the employment and training programs and services designed to provide opportunities for Albertans to make successful transitions from school to work, unemployment to employment and from one career path to another.

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Alberta Works occupational training funding options fact sheet

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Alberta Works and Student Aid Alberta offer funding options for approved occupational training programs.

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An employer's guide to employment rules [2013]

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When hiring, paying and terminating employees in Alberta, you must follow employment rules set by provincial and federal departments and agencies. An Employer's Guide to Employment Rules provides... More ≫

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When hiring, paying and terminating employees in Alberta, you must follow employment rules set by provincial and federal departments and agencies. An Employer's Guide to Employment Rules provides an overview of the employment legislation you, your managers and your accounting staff need to know—including regulations on employment standards, human rights, workplace health and safety, and information and privacy. It also outlines procedures and requirements for hiring foreign workers, determining and remitting deductions to Canada Revenue Agency, and obtaining valid Social Insurance Numbers. A comprehensive contact list is included.

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Job smart : tips for staying employed [2012]

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This basic guide to keeping a job features information about what employers are looking for in their employees. It includes self-assessment exercises, tips on problem solving and a list of... More ≫

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This basic guide to keeping a job features information about what employers are looking for in their employees. It includes self-assessment exercises, tips on problem solving and a list of helpful community resources. Written in plain language.

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Employment, training and career services directory : Edmonton region [2013]

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The purpose of this directory is to provide Albertans, Alberta Works clients and staff with an online listing of employment, training and career services information within the Edmonton Region.

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