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Career Connect provides individuals who qualify for regular Employment Insurance (EI) benefits an opportunity to continue to receive those benefits while attending full-time post-secondary studies within Canada for the duration of their claim. Who is Eligible to Participate? If you are unemployed, attending full-time, post-secondary studies and meet all of the following criteria you are eligible to apply for the program. You must: be legally authorized to work in Canada (Canadian citizen or permanent resident); be a Prince Edward Island resident for a minimum of 6 months; be in receipt of or...

Work Experience PEI is a short-term employment program that provides job seekers with an opportunity to work on a project with a local organization. The on-the-job work experience will help the job seeker develop new skills needed for employment in the workforce. Who is Eligible to Participate? If you are unemployed and looking for a short term work experience you are eligible to apply. If you are unemployed and looking for full-time employment you are eligible to apply. You must be legally authorized to work in Canada (Canadian citizen or permanent resident); You must have a current claim for...

Work Experience PEI is an employment program developed to provide financial support to non-profit community organizations for projects that provide the job seeker with a valuable work experience and potential for long term employment. As the employee works on various aspects of the project activities, they will develop skills required in the workforce. Who is Eligible to Participate? If you are a hiring a new employee who lacks work experience for a short term project, SkillsPEI can provide financial assistance to subsidize a portion of the wages up to a maximum of 52 weeks. Eligible employers...

Under the Workforce Development Agreement, Workforce Development Projects enhance the labour market participation of Islanders by preparing them for entry or return to employment or to maintain skills for employment. Where can I get more Information? Call SkillsPEI's general inquiries line at 1-877-491-4766 or visit one of the SkillsPEI offices. Funding Agreements Funded by the Department of Workforce, Advanced Learning and Population through the Canada-PEI labour market agreements.