A new project in Prince Edward Island is teaching women about careers they might not have otherwise considered. “We are thrilled to support this unique empowerment project that aims to increase the number of women in trades and technology roles on Prince Edward Island,” Workforce...
Cheryl Burns and Jean-Claude Barabe both credit SkillsPEI programs offered through Tremploy for helping them transition into the Prince Edward Island workforce. A former Islander living in Ontario, Burns participated in the 12-week Career Bridges program offered in Charlottetown...
Atlantic ministers of education, post-secondary education and training committed to a number of actions to support public and post-secondary education students in the area of mental health and career transitioning. These were the major themes that emerged from their meeting of...
The new Diversity and Inclusion Strategy 2022-2025 PEI positions the Public Service Commission as the employer of choice and a leader in shaping the future of the civil service workforce.
Islanders with an active Employment Insurance claim can now get the training they need to obtain long-term, meaningful employment. Eligible Islanders can apply to receive their Employment Insurance while attending post-secondary training -- including universities – through the...
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...
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...
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...
Creating jobs for Islanders - Scott Murray says he wants to be a Red Seal carpenter one day and Team Construction is helping him build his dream. Murray is one of 80 young Islanders being introduced to careers in the booming construction industry over the next three years. The...
This report presents research and recommendations on career education in Atlantic Canada in order to improve labour market outcomes for youth in the Atlantic provinces.