New! Cameron Drivers Education Proudly Announcing Back to Work Grant Under:
Alberta Driving Back to Work Grant Program
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 ensuring an adequate number of Class 1 drivers are available.
The Driving Back to Work Grant is administered by Ballad Consulting Group, and driver training schools and financially supported by the Government of Alberta.
Grant Requirements
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
Funding Highlights as below:
Grant recipients will receive one-time funding (Approximately $ 8900.00) for the eligible candidates:
- 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
How to apply
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
Phone: 1-855-295-7180 - Website: Ballad Group
For more information, read the Driving Back to Work Grant Program Applicant Guide.
Step 2. Phone call with Ballad Group about your eligibility
Step 3. Complete an interview with Ballad Group to assess your eligibility
Step 4. Get a driver medical examination
This must be done within 15 business days from the date of your approval notification.
Medical Examinations
Failure to submit the results of the driver medical examination to Ballad Group within 15 business days will result in you having to contact Ballad Group again by phone or email to request another preliminary approval letter. This is required to ensure there is still grant funding available.
If you have a current, satisfactory driver medical examination already approved by Alberta Transportation (hold a Class 4 or Class 2 driver’s licence), you will not be required to get another driver medical examination.
Once the results of the driver medical examination are received, Ballad Group submits them to us to ensure applicants are medically fit to drive a commercial vehicle in Alberta.
The results of the driver medical examination are filed on the Medical Examination for Motor Vehicle Operators (PDF, 100 KB) form.
Go to Commercial drivers and medical fitness for requirements.
Step 5. Receive an email from Ballad Group regarding your eligibility
Step 6. Contact the assigned driver training school to confimr your attendance
BALLAD GROUP
Phone: 1-855-295-7180
Email: db2w@balladgroup.ca
Address:
950, 10104 103rd Avenue
Edmonton, Alberta Canada
T5J 0H8
Cameron Driver Education is one among the Driving school approved for Grant in Edmonton region.
