Our COVID-19 Response
As the global spread of COVID-19 continues to impact us all we have taken the necessary measures and have followed the recommendations of the Canadian Government, Health Organizations, and local authorities to help prevent the spread. We care deeply about the health and safety of our community and entire EDGE UP team. We are happy to announce that our current EDGE UP participants continue to progress their training remotely through an online learning platform. We are committed to consistently ensuring our participants continue to experience extraordinary success. All 3 training streams for the second cohort are now full. Please stay tuned for future training opportunities.
About EDGE UP
EDGE UP (Energy to Digital Growth Education and Upskilling Project) is a short-term skills development program for mid-career Oil and Gas professionals who have been displaced from the Oil and Gas sector in Calgary. The project aims to help former employees of the Oil and Gas sector gain employment in Calgary’s high-demand, high-growth digital technology opportunities across all industries.
EDGE UP was one of several initiatives to receive funding by Future Skills Centre – Centre des Compétences futures (FSC-CCF) to test innovative approaches to skills development challenges for mid-career workers across Canada. The almost $1.5 million investment will be used to deliver tech training to highly skilled Oil and Gas sector workers displaced mid-career. This tech training will enable former Oil and Gas workers to pivot their careers in Calgary’s digital economy.
Please note that the second cohort is full and we aren’t accepting applications at this time.
Are you eligible?Explore the Program
Resources
Employment Resources
- Skills Mapping
Use this tool to learn how your skills match with in-demand tech roles. - Workforce Training and Education
Explore tech training opportunities in Calgary. - Calgary’s Digital Transformation Spend Forecast
Explore the forecasted digital transformation spend across Calgary’s industries. - Alberta Works
Information on income support in Alberta. - Service Canada
Information on Canada’s Employment Insurance (EI) program. - Prospect Human Services
Mental Health Information
Money Management Resources
Our Partners
This program is a collaboration between Calgary Economic Development, the Future Skills Centre – Centre des Compétences Futures (FSC-CCF), Information and Communications Technology Council (ICTC), Riipen, and local post-secondary institutions, including the University of Calgary Continuing Education, SAIT and Bow Valley College.
