New government incentive to boost youth employment launches in October

By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on September 12, 2025.

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The government of Alberta is granting $8 million to the new Alberta Youth Employment Incentive, which will provide funding to employers for hiring, training and employing youth aged 15-24 starting in October.

Youth unemployment has been rising across Canada, and Alberta’s youth unemployment rate of 17% is higher than the national average of 14.6%.

Employers who hire 1-2 young workers for a combined total of at least 400 hours will be eligible to receive $4,000 under the incentive. Employers who hire 3-5 young workers with a combined total of at least 750 hours will be eligible to receive $7,500.

The program will be managed by the not-for-profit organization CAREERS. When the incentive becomes available, employers can apply through the CAREERS webpage.

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