Grants
Wheels Of Opportunity (WOO)
Safety Buzz Campus is thrilled to announce the launch of Wheels Of Opportunity (WOO), a brand new program designed to strengthen our rural community, support local agriculture, and open doors for people looking to build meaningful careers in the ag sector. This Industry Advancement Grant is funded through the Government of Alberta.
Over the next two years, SBC will help 120 people gain the skills they need to step confidently into agriculture and ag‑related careers—including:
✔ Class 3 Driver Training
✔ Air Brakes Certification
✔ Ag‑Related Safety
This program is made possible with the collaboration of our amazing partners including Prairie Rose Public Schools, Forty Mile Community Resource Center, Forty Mile FCSS, Cypress County, Careers Next Generation, Alberta Sugar Beet Growers, Medicine Hat YMCA Employment Centre, Agro Plus Inc and more to come!
This initiative brings real benefits to our region:
🌾 A stronger local workforce
🚜 More qualified drivers and safety‑minded workers
🏡 Support for farmers, ag businesses, and rural entrepreneurs
🌱 Increased employment opportunities right here at home
If you’re in agriculture, looking to get into it, or wanting to level up your skills… this is your moment.
📞 Call now: 403‑526‑8400 Ext 2
📧 Email: woo@safetybuzzcampus.ca
Let’s build opportunity together.
WOO 🎉
The Employment Pathway Grant
For Class 1 Commercial Drivers
The Employment Pathway Grant provides funding to employers in the commercial transportation industry to invest in their workforce and secure training for new drivers.
This program aims to enhance workforce participation, improve retention, and support professional development for Class 1 drivers. Eligible employers can apply for funding to be reimbursed for costs associated with hiring and training Class 1 drivers.
Through this funding stream, employers can apply to be reimbursed for training and onboarding costs associated with training and hiring new Class 1 drivers. To qualify for the Employment Pathway Grant, employers must be one of the following:
a private business, including sole-proprietors, general and limited partnerships, and corporations
non-profit organizations
First Nations and Metis Settlements
All employers must be established in Alberta for at least one year and must be in good standing with the province.
Note: Employees cannot apply directly to this program.
Up to $25,000 in 3 funding categories under which employers can apply:
1. Reimbursement of new driver training costs (up to $10,000)
2. Incentive for onboarding new drivers (up to $10,000)
3. Reimbursement of professional development costs (up to $5000)
Apply for grant and learn more
https://www.alberta.ca/employment-pathway-grant
View this YouTube video for more information
At Safety Buzz Campus, we believe that workplace safety should be accessible to everyone. That's why we offer information about various grant programs to help offset the cost of training and equipment for businesses of all sizes. These grants are designed to support industries that are facing unique safety challenges and promote a culture of safety in the workplace.