Government of Alberta Ready2Work

The Ready2Work digital badge is awarded to young workers (16 to 24 years old) who participated in the Alberta Youth Employment (AYE) Incentive, completed a minimum of 200 work hours with an employer, and showed job-related skills through an employer verified assessment.

Issuer	Alberta Jobs, Economy, Trade and Immigration
Issued On	1788523200
Expires	-

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