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...
Samantha Petrie is being mentored in her position as an apprentice tool and die maker by two people who definitely know the business – Precision G&T Engineering founders Brian Turner and John Geshke. Turner and Geshke’s combined 60 years of experience will help the Holland...
A new employment website for local employers and job seekers, WorkPEI.ca, is now live, says Minister Richard Brown, Workforce and Advanced Learning. “The Government of Prince Edward Island, through the Department of Workforce and Advanced Learning, is excited to introduce this...
Cascumpec Bridge project gets green light as the federal and provincial governments announce funding for transportation infrastructure on PEI Federal-provincial investments in infrastructure will improve public safety and encourage economic development in Western Prince Edward...
The Province is working alongside 13 hospitality operators in Cavendish, most of whom speak Mandarin, who are enriching our province and helping to support the needs of non-English speaking tourists visiting Prince Edward Island. Of these 13 operators, seven are current...
Federal-Provincial Program Participants in PEI Explore Export Opportunities Early in 2016, a dozen Island companies signed on for Grow Export, a new program designed to help PEI-based companies explore their export potential and learn more about the world of exporting their...
From his brick walled office in Charlottetown’s historic Connolly Building, Keir Pollard is helping a small town on the opposite end of the continent save water during one of the worst droughts in its history. Pollard, who hails from Murray Harbour and runs SpryPoint Solutions...
Chefs from all over North America and Europe are testing their skills, competing for prizes, and exploring Canada’s Food Island this weekend during the PEI International Shellfish Festival’s Garland Canada International Chef Challenge. “The Chef Challenge is not only a great...
The local economic development organization in Georgetown, Prince Edward Island, in partnership with the federal and provincial governments, is turning a 40,000 square foot former sawmill into a multi-tenant facility to house new and existing businesses. Georgetown Port Inc. will...
In the event of a work stoppage affecting postal mail delivery, the government of Prince Edward Island will ensure alternative pickup and delivery methods are available for important transactions with Islanders and businesses. Government departments have identified which services...