The Government of Prince Edward Island has renewed a two-year funding agreement with Women’s Network PEI for a program to help diversify the workforce in the trades and technology fields across the Island. Offered by the Women’s Network, Trade HERizons is an empowering career...
The Interministerial Women's Secretariat (IWS) is pleased to announce the recipients of this year’s IWS Grant Program. The IWS Grant Program supports and empowers women across Prince Edward Island by providing financial assistance for projects and initiatives that promote gender...
Businesses and organizations across PEI can access funding to improve accessibility in commercial and non-profit spaces to create more inclusive environments for employees and clients with disabilities. The provincial government’s Workforce Adaptation Fund is coordinated through...
The Advisory Council on the Status of Women monitors the PEI government’s overall actions towards gender equality over time.This is a report of their recent assessment.
Creating jobs for Islanders - The Prince Edward Island construction sector has immediate needs for 500-750 workers and as many as 1,800 workers will be needed over the next 10 years to keep pace with major projects, retirements, and an upswing in the sector. In anticipation of...
A resource from the PEI Interministerial Women’s Secretariat with input from Health PEI, Public Health and Family Nutrition, representatives of the Women’s Wellness and Sexual Health Program, PEI Advisory Council on the Status of Women, PEERS Alliance, Women’s Network PEI, Pic
Eleven organizations will receive funding support to create greater opportunities for Island women and girls. Funding through the 2022 Interministerial Women’s Secretariat Grant is for community group projects that focus on encouraging women and girls to pursue opportunities in...
If you feel your student loan application was not assessed according to your actual financial need, you may appeal the decision. Before you begin the appeal process, make sure the expenses factored into your assessment qualify for an appeal. Does my student loan assessment...
Cybelle Rieber knows that meeting the needs of Prince Edward Island’s most marginalized residents is essential to building a compassionate, equitable place for all Islanders. Her organization – the PEERS Alliance – is one of five community partners supported in 2018 through...