How can educated and talented millennials and employers connect efficiently and strategically? Ask the founders of Gradpeek, they would love to tell you about their start-up company. Through an innovative communication/technology platform, the company uses a unique and searchable...
The Atlantic Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Concerning Apprentice Mobilitywas signed by the Premiers and Ministers responsible for apprenticeship in the four Atlantic Provinces now gives a registered apprentice the opportunity to work temporarily at their trade in any of th
Project Addressing Red Tape (ART) is a government-wide initiative of the Province of Prince Edward Island to streamline processes to increase PEI’s economic and business competitiveness without compromising public health, safety or the natural environment.
Eastern Auto Supply is a family-run business that is benefitting greatly from our provincial training initiative, offered through Employ PEI, says Minister Richard Brown, Workforce and Advanced Learning. “The company has seen tremendous success through Employ PEI, having hired...
Provincial-Territorial Apprentice Mobility Guidelines
People who seek out gluten-free products have had more reason to lick their lips over the last ten years, thanks to Duinkerken Foods Inc. Brenda and Wayne vanDuinkerken created the popular flour and baking mix brand, and are now looking to diversify the product line and increase...
Organizations wishing to hire youth are encouraged to apply for funding through the Employment and Social Development Canada's (ESDC) Skills Link program, says Minister Richard Brown, Workforce and Advanced Learning. “Funding through Skills Link provides job opportunities to...
In November 2015 Prince Edward Island joined the Office of Regulatory Affairs and Service Effectiveness and entered into a joint burden reduction partnership with Nova Scotia and New Brunswick.
Federal Ministers and Atlantic Premiers announce the launch of an Atlantic Growth Strategy following a meeting on Atlantic Canada’s economy The Government of Canada and the governments of the four Atlantic Provinces are working together to build a vibrant economic future for...
Business activity in rural Prince Edward Island continues to heat up as more companies look to create value added, locally made products and bring them to market, says Minister of Economic Development and Tourism Heath MacDonald. Richards Total Pool Services located in Montague...