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Retired but wanting to work? Passport to Employment can help
Creating jobs for Islanders - Retirement from decades-long careers left Jo-Anne White and Paulette Pitre thinking about returning to the workforce. Now they are training for the Island’s vibrant and fast-growing tourism industry through SkillsPEI’s Passport to Employment program...
PEI HR ToolKit
The PEI HR Toolkit is a free online resource to recruit, motivate and retain employees. It is a user-friendly toolkit offering HR guidance for employers and managers with responsibility for hiring and managing staff, creating a healthy, safe work environment, and establishing...
Training PEI - Healthcare Priorities Pilot Program
The Healthcare Priorities Pilot program was developed to assist job seekers gain the skills and education necessary to secure and maintain employment in a health-related priority occupation currently experiencing skill shortages in the province. The program will provide financial...
Career Connect
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...
Artisan crafts provide a doorway to the workforce
Islanders wanting to connect with the labour force are learning traditional arts and crafts as a way to broaden their skills and make them more employable. “Education is vital to enhancing an individual’s skills and potential for long-term employment,” said Workforce and Advanced...