Career and Employment Information Services

The vendor is required to provide that to improve employment outcomes of Albertans experiencing underemployment and unemployment.
- The following elements are currently being reviewed and tested for potential implementation:
• Diversion of low-barriered clients to agency digital employment services
when available;
• Increased expectations for employer engagement and alignment with identified labour market
needs;
• Defined and measurable payment upon outcomes;
• Greater emphasis on post-employment and career progression supports; and
• Incentivizing innovation.
- Services will be delivered in:
• Hanna;
• Bow island and foremost*;
• Oyen;
• Fort Macleod; and
• Cardston. - Client group and eligibility
• Employed, unemployed, marginally employed, or self-employed;
• Facing labour market transitions, considering a career change, or exploring new career and employment opportunities;
• Employers;
• Students in the k-12 and post-secondary education systems;
• Participating in agency programs and services; and
• Under-represented individuals, including indigenous, youth, immigrants, and/or persons with
disabilities.
- Budget
Hanna                                                $279,000
Bow island and foremost                   $558,000
Oyen                                                  $27,000
Fort Macleod                                     $279,000
Cardston                                            $279,000
- Contract Period/Term: 3 years