Creating jobs for Islanders - Island marine technology company Aspin Kemp and Associates sees great opportunities in the federal government’s approval today (February 15) of an Ocean Supercluster based in Atlantic Canada. The Ocean Supercluster is one of five Innovation...
Five Island residents will bring their fresh perspectives and expertise to advancing post-secondary education on Prince Edward Island. Through Engage PEI, the following individuals will be joining the University of Prince Edward Island (UPEI) Board of Governors for a three-year...
Creating jobs for Islanders - Since moving back home to Prince Edward Island, builder Matt Darrach hasn't been able to keep up with the demand for the energy-efficient homes that his company produces. He lived and worked in western Canada and “commuted” between Prince Edward...
Canada’s Labour Market Ministers met today to discuss strategic priorities and enable progress on shared interests such as: renewed collaboration on labour market transfer agreements, improving labour market information, strengthening apprenticeship, labour mobility and foreign...
Supporting Island families Violence in families affects those inside and outside the family – and now a new guide will help businesses better support employees who are dealing with family violence. Addressing Family Violence – A Guide for PEI Workplaces helps employers recognize...
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...
Creating jobs for Islanders The River Clyde Pageant, a spectacular outdoor community theatre project occurring each summer in New Glasgow, was recently awarded a PEI Arts Grant for the 2019 edition of the event. “Support from the Arts Grant program helps us develop The River...
The following news release was issued by the Forum of Labour Market Ministers Federal, provincial and territorial Ministers reinforced their commitment to collaborate on key opportunities and challenges facing the Canadian workforce and agreed to work together to conduct broad...
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...
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...