One of the priorities laid out in the Economic Development Lethbridge 2023-2026 Business Plan in the Busienss Retention & Expansion piller is Workforce.
We understand that attracting and retaining talent is a key barrier to local business expansion. Supporting both the Rural Renewal Stream and Rural Entrepreneur Stream and attracting new talent to Lethbridge will be a key driver in the sucesss of our business community.
Listed below are some of the programs and resources we are working on that will lead to individuals and businesses considering Lethbridge as a place to call home and do business.
We understand that attracting and retaining talent is a key barrier to local business expansion. Supporting both the Rural Renewal Stream and Rural Entrepreneur Stream and attracting new talent to Lethbridge will be a key driver in the sucesss of our business community.
Listed below are some of the programs and resources we are working on that will lead to individuals and businesses considering Lethbridge as a place to call home and do business.
Lethbridge Rural Renewal Program
Economic Development Lethbridge is honoured to administer the Rural Renewal Stream of the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program for the City of Lethbridge. The Rural Renewal Stream offers approved employers in eligible industries the abilty to seek out non-permanent residents to fill labour gaps in eligible occupations within designated industries. This program provides employers access to a wider labour pool, while offering eligible workers a pathway to employment and permanent residency. Through the parameters of this program Economic Development Lethbridge is able to help reduce labour shortages by endorsing employers and job seekers to fast track immigration for eligible candidates.
To visit the Lethbridge Rural Renewal Stream Page please click here.
To visit the Lethbridge Rural Renewal Stream Page please click here.
Lethbridge Rural Entrepreneur Stream
The Rural Entrepreneur Stream of the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) allows Economic Development Lethbridge (EDL) on behalf of the City of Lethbridge to potentially nominate entrepreneurs who want to start a new business or invest in an existing business in the city. The Rural Entrepreneur Stream will promote economic growth by attracting immigrants who can start new ventures or assist with succession planning for businesses with owners looking to either retire or move on.
For more information about the Lethbridge Entrepreneur Stream please click here.
For more information about the Lethbridge Entrepreneur Stream please click here.
Immigration Resources
Rural Renewal/Entrepreneur Forms
Lethbridge Rural Renewal Stream Employer Information Form
Lethbridge Rural Renewal Stream Employer Job Vacancy Form
Lethbridge Rural Renewal Stream Candidate Form
Lethbridge Rural Renewal Stream Employer Job Vacancy Form
Lethbridge Rural Renewal Stream Candidate Form
Did You Know?
There are 2 UNESCO World Heritage Sites within 90 minutes from Lethbridge.