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Government launches COVID-19 Workforce Integration Fund
2020-11-10
Government is seeking proposals from organizations on how they can help Islanders impacted by COVID-19 transition into or return to the workforce.
The COVID-19 Workforce Integration Fund will support innovative projects from organizations that help Islanders gain skills and knowledge so they can...
More job opportunities available in rural areas
2020-06-30
The Employment Development Agency will provide funding for an additional 200 employment positions to businesses in rural PEI, through the Rural Jobs Initiative.
The Rural Jobs Initiative helps rural business owners to recruit, hire, and train staff and supports innovation in rural communities...
Introducing UPEI’s Open Education Resource Development program
2020-02-11
UPEI’s Robertson Library, in partnership with the province of Prince Edward Island, and the UPEI Student Union (UPEISU), has created a program to support the creation, adaptation, or peer review of open education resources (OER) at UPEI to lower the cost of learning materials for students.
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Complete review of Employment Standards Act to benefit Island workforce and employers
2020-02-11
A thorough review of the Employment Standards Act will take place to ensure it is current and meets the needs of Islanders across the province.
The Employment Standards Act outlines rights and obligations of employees and employers and sets minimum standards to ensure individuals are treated...
Island students and employers benefit from Jobs for Youth
2020-01-30
Island students can apply for a summer job through a program that gives them valuable work experience and allows employers to benefit from their energy and talent.
The Jobs for Youth Program, delivered by the Employment Development Agency, offers employers a wage subsidy to create summer...