Apprenticeship training combines on-the-job training with classroom training and results in a professional certification in a designated skilled trade. A summary of the training is detailed below and for more information visit: Apprenticeship Training What is the Apprenticeship...
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...
2025-2026 Online Registration for Apprenticeship In-school Training If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Apprenticeship at (902) 368-4460 or by email at jdburke@gov.pe.ca Do I have to leave my job to attend in-school training? Yes, your employer will release you to attend in-school training and allow you to return to work following the training. Please Note: For the Welder and Machinist Blended Learning Project, there is no requirement for EI eligibility and apprentices remain working while attending training. Please contact your training officer for more information. Am I...
The provincial government has expanded presumptive cancer coverage for firefighters to include five additional types of cancer. Under the Workers Compensation Act, presumptive cancer coverage means that it is presumed that a primary cancer for a fire inspector or firefighter is...
Injured workers on Prince Edward Island will soon see reduced wait times for appeals to their claims. The Office of the Worker Advisor – which is part of the Department of Workforce and Advanced Learning’s Labour and Industrial Relations division – has added temporary resources...
Family-friendly amendments to the Employment Standards Act passed during the 2018 fall legislative session will come into effect on Saturday, December 29, 2018. Changes to the act include: • Extended parental leave from 12 months to 18 months to align with the federal employment...
Government wants Islanders’ input on possible changes to the law involving different types of leave for employees. Islanders can now provide feedback until August 27 on draft regulations to support the implementation of Employment Standards Act (Bill 116) online at https://www...
More workers in Prince Edward Island will get training support for in-demand jobs, thanks to additional funding support from the Government of Canada. Rodger Cuzner, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Labour, and Member of Parliament...
Creating jobs for Islanders - The Government of Prince Edward Island is building on its partnerships with community organizations across the province to jointly help strengthen Island communities and assist Islanders in entering the workforce. Through these initiatives, Islanders...
Government’s business navigator is ready to help guide business owners and entrepreneurs through the various provincial regulations associated with starting, owning, operating, and growing a business. The role of the business navigator is to ensure business owners and...