The Career Development Fund provides eligible continuing MacEwan Staff Association (MSA) and Out of Scope (OOS) employees (Band 5 or less) with opportunities to attend and participate in courses, conferences and/or webinars that are provided by other educational institutions that are directly related to their professional development.

Each eligible employee can access up to $750 per fiscal year (April 1 to March 31).

Please see the Professional Development section of the portal for more information about eligibility and process.

As we approach the end of our fiscal year, there are some key dates and associated actions to be aware of:

  • The deadline to submit applications for courses that begin prior to March 31, 2022 is March 23, 2022.
  • 2021/22 funds do not roll over into the next fiscal year.
  • Please do not submit applications for courses that begin on or after April 1. We cannot process applications that will occur in the next fiscal year with this fiscal year’s funds. Applications for courses that begin in the new fiscal year will not be accepted/processed until April 1, 2022.
  • Please remember to allow extra time and consider enrolment/registration deadlines of the educational institution you wish to attend when applying. Human Resources processing time is 3 business days.
  • Memberships, exam fees, books, course materials and travel expenses are not eligible for this fund.
  • HR does not manage the Faculty Educational Development funds. Any inquiries about this fund should be directed to your program manager or administration in your faculty.
  • Send an email to pd@macewan.ca to inquire about your fund balance or any other questions about the Career Development Fund.
  • The Career Development Fund application form is located in the Forms Cabinet.

From Human Resources