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Work Experience PEI - For Organizations
Work Experience PEI is an employment program developed to provide financial support to non-profit community organizations for projects that provide the job seeker with a valuable work experience and potential for long term employment. As the employee works on various aspects of the project activities, they will develop skills required in the workforce. Who is Eligible to Participate? If you are a hiring a new employee who lacks work experience for a short term project, SkillsPEI can provide financial assistance to subsidize a portion of the wages up to a maximum of 52 weeks. Eligible employers...
Workforce Development Projects
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.
Workplace Skills Training
Workplace Skills Training is a program developed for employers to train new or existing employees to develop their skills and align with needs of the business. The employer determines the type of training and who will participate. Training must be short term and meet job-specific and incremental industry requirements of the organization. Training considered part of the organization's normal business operations will not be eligible under the Workplace Skills Training Program. SkillsPEI can contribute up to 50% of the direct training costs. You will be required to contribute the remaining 50%...
Graduate Mentorship Program - For Employers
The Graduate Mentorship Program is an employment program developed to help employers create long term employment opportunities for unemployed recent post-secondary graduates in their field of study. If you are hiring a recent post-secondary graduate who lacks the work experience necessary for the position, we can subsidize up to 50% of the wages for 52 weeks. An employer receives a temporary wage subsidy to provide mentorship and a valuable work experience for a new employee. At the end of the wage subsidy, the employee should be fully productive and contributing to the success of the business...
Employ PEI - For Employers
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 - For Job Seekers
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
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...
Self Employ PEI
Self Employ PEI is an employment program developed to help job seekers who want to launch their own business. This program provides financial support and business counselling to new entrepreneurs during their first year of operation. SkillsPEI offers Self Employ PEI information sessions for interested job seekers to find out more about the program. 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 (Canadian citizen or permanent resident); You must have a current claim for...