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Harvest and Prosper offers experience ‘in the field’
2017-10-27
Creating jobs for Islanders -, When Lorne Valley Ranch developed a new crop - high-bush blueberries - co-owner Phil Jennings IV said the province's Harvest and Prosper program helped fill jobs they were having a hard time filling. “We had done different things trying to find help, putting ads...
First Three Oaks teachers, students move into new spaces
2017-10-26
Investing in infrastructure -, As one of the first six Three Oaks High School teachers to move into their renovated classrooms, grade 12 English and history teacher Sarah-Jane Dixon says she’s excited about the new learning environment. The initial work of the $22.6 million Three Oaks renovation...
Minister Doug Currie announces departure from public life
2017-10-19
Education, Early Learning and Culture Minister Doug Currie, MLA for District 11 Charlottetown-Parkdale, today announced he is leaving provincial politics after 11 years of elected public service. As an MLA, Minister Currie served in five ministerial roles, providing leadership in numerous key...
15,000 people in Atlantic Canada to benefit from Government of Canada and Atlantic provinces’ apprenticeship harmonization efforts
2017-10-13
Creating jobs for Islanders -, To grow our economy and strengthen the middle class, Atlantic Canadians must have access to the skills training they need to find and keep good, well-paying jobs in Atlantic Canada. The Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Labour,...
Immigrant students getting help adjusting to Island schools
2017-10-12
Supporting Island families -, A practical English language program is helping immigrant students adjust to life at their new Prince Edward Island schools. More than 300 new immigrant students registered for Island schools between May and September 2017, the largest increase to date. This fall’s new...
Harvest and Prosper fills farm jobs
2017-10-11
Creating jobs for Islanders -, Islanders needing jobs are helping meet the agriculture sector’s workforce demands during its busy harvest season. Harvest and Prosper is a program supported jointly by the Prince Edward Island government and industry groups. It has opportunities for up to 50...
WorkPEI connects employers with the talent they need
2017-10-06
Creating jobs for Islanders -, When Road Trax -- a Kensington company that provides maintenance for the trucking industry – needed to fill a long-standing vacancy, staff turned to WorkPEI. Road Trax had been advertising for four months to fill a mechanics position, with no success. But shortly...
Summer student is on road to success
2017-10-04
Creating jobs for Islanders -, Haley Ellis admits she didn’t know much about asphalt when she started this past June as a summer student at the provincial government’s Slemon Park road shop. The 2017 Westisle Composite High School graduate did know she would begin studying sustainable design...
Apply now for learn grants, support lifelong learning
2017-10-03
Learning Partners Advisory Council member Bonnie Stewart says she wants to see a future where ongoing learning is part of the fabric of life in PEI. Stewart was the facilitator #LearnDay on September 30. New learn grants were announced at #LearnDay, and Islanders can now apply for these grants to...