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Under the Workforce Development Agreement, Workforce Development Projects enhance the labour market participation of Islanders by preparing them for entry or return to employment or to maintain skills for employment. Where can I get more Information? Call SkillsPEI's general inquiries line at 1-877-491-4766 or visit one of the SkillsPEI offices. Funding Agreements Funded by the Department of Workforce, Advanced Learning and Population through the Canada-PEI labour market agreements.

Employ PEI is an employment program developed to help employers create long term employment opportunities for job seekers. An employer receives a temporary wage subsidy to provide on-the-job training for a new full-time employee. If you are hiring a new employee who lacks the work experience necessary for the position, we can subsidize up to 50% of the wages to a maximum of 20 weeks. At the end of the wage subsidy, the employee should be fully productive and contributing to the success of the business. Who is Eligible to Participate? Eligible employers include: Registered private sector...

Work Experience PEI is a short-term employment program that provides job seekers with an opportunity to work on a project with a local organization. The on-the-job work experience will help the job seeker develop new skills needed for employment in the workforce. Who is Eligible to Participate? If you are unemployed and looking for a short term work experience you are eligible to apply. If you are unemployed and looking for full-time employment you are eligible to apply. You must be legally authorized to work in Canada (Canadian citizen or permanent resident); You must have a current claim for...

Training PEI program was developed to assist job seekers to gain the skills and education necessary to find and maintain employment. Financial support is provided to enable a job seeker to complete a post secondary certificate or diploma program. Who is Eligible to Participate? If you are unemployed and lack the skills or education to find work, you are eligible to apply. You must be legally authorized to work in Canada (Canadian citizen or permanent resident); You must be out of high school for at least 1 year; You must have a current claim for Employment Insurance benefits; or You must have...

The Graduate Mentorship Program is an employment program to help unemployed recent post-secondary graduates develop new skills and gain work experience in their field of study through on the job training. A temporary wage subsidy is provided to an employer to create long term employment opportunities and assist with the cost of hiring and training a new employee. At the end of the wage subsidy, the employee should be fully productive and contributing to the success of the business. Who is Eligible to Participate? If you are unemployed, a recent post-secondary graduate within the last five...

Employ PEI is an employment program to help job seekers develop new skills and gain work experience through on-the-job training. By providing a temporary wage subsidy to an employer, it helps create long term employment opportunities and assists the employer with the cost of hiring and training a new employee. At the end of the wage subsidy, the employee should be fully productive and contributing to the success of the business. Who is eligible to participate? If you are unemployed and looking for full time employment you are eligible to apply. You must be legally authorized to work in Canada...

Career Connect provides individuals who qualify for regular Employment Insurance (EI) benefits an opportunity to continue to receive those benefits while attending full-time post-secondary studies within Canada for the duration of their claim. Who is Eligible to Participate? If you are unemployed, attending full-time, post-secondary studies and meet all of the following criteria you are eligible to apply for the program. You must: be legally authorized to work in Canada (Canadian citizen or permanent resident); be a Prince Edward Island resident for a minimum of 6 months; be in receipt of or...