Unemployed Albertans have an opportunity to start careers as commercial truck drivers through the new Driving Back to Work Grant Program. Unemployed Albertans can access funding to take the Mandatory Entry Level Training (MELT) program to earn a Class 1 driver’s licence. This grant will help to fill an expected shortage of commercial drivers, forecast to be more than 12% by 2023, putting the province’s supply chain at risk. This grant supports Alberta’s Recovery Plan. The objective of the program is to help more Albertans become Class 1 drivers. This will help support the economy by keeping the province’s supply chain open by…

You must complete the following by March 31, 2022 in order to get a Class 1 driver’s licence: Air Brake Program Air Brake Knowledge Test Class 1 Mandatory Entry Level Training (MELT) Program Class 1 MELT Knowledge Test Class 1 MELT Road Test

Grant recipients will receive one-time funding (Approximately $ 8900.00) for the eligible candidates: Air Brake Program Class 1 Mandatory Entry Level Training Vehicle rental and use of yard for the Class 1 Road Test(s) Maximum of 2 Driver’s road tests Recipients cannot reapply for the grant for subsequent training and testing attempts. You are required to cover the costs of: an Alberta driver’s medical examination report an Air Brake Knowledge Test the Class 1 Knowledge Test Funding is distributed directly to the driver training school providing the driver training. Grant recipients do not receive any funding directly. Important links as follows: https://www.alberta.ca/dbtw-class-1-funding-application.aspx Apply Here: https://formsmgmt.gov.ab.ca/Public/DPLS12616.xdp Application Guide: https://open.alberta.ca/publications/driving-back-to-work-grant-program-class-1-licensing

Step 1. Fill out and submit the Driving Back to Work Grant Application Form Fill out the Driving Back to Work Grant Application and send the form to: Email: db2w@balladgroup.ca Mail: Ballad Group 950, 10104 103rd Avenue Edmonton, Alberta Canada T5J 0H8 Website: Ballad Group If you have any questions or need help filling out your application, contact Ballad Group directly. For more information, read the Driving Back to Work Grant Program Applicant Guide. Step 2. Phone call with Ballad Group about your eligibility Ballad Group will call you using the contact information you gave on the application form, within one business day of the application being received. They will…