Renewed funding agreement to help make skilled trades and tech jobs more inclusive

The Government of Prince Edward Island has renewed a two-year funding agreement with Women’s Network PEI for a program to help diversify the workforce in the trades and technology fields across the Island.  

Offered by the Women’s Network, Trade HERizons is an empowering career exploration and college preparation program designed for women and gender-diverse individuals. The program focuses on introducing participants to opportunities in trades and technology, while building essential skills, fostering personal growth, and guiding meaningful career development. 

“This program plays an essential part in strengthening the Island’s workforce by supporting individuals who are eager to contribute,” said Minister of Workforce, Advanced Learning and Population and the Minister responsible for the Status of Women Jenn Redmond. “By continuing to invest in this initiative, individuals are empowered to take charge of their future and make lasting contributions to the trades and technology sectors in PEI."

Applications are now open for the next cohort beginning in fall 2025. 

“We are thrilled to have the support of the province to continue to offer Trade HERizons, a college prep and career exploration program for women identifying and gender non-binary Islanders interested in exploring the trades in PEI,” said Executive Director of Women’s Network PEI Jillian Kilfoil. “The trades offer meaningful work opportunities and Trade HERizons creates a supportive place for people who have historically been underrepresented in those fields. We look forward to welcoming and hosting a new cohort of future tradespeople this fall.”

For more information and to apply, visit Trade HERizons.

Media contact:
Brooke Miller
Department of Workforce, Advanced Learning and Population
bmmiller@gov.pe.ca