WHAT'S NEW
GRADUATE MENTORSHIP PROGRAM
SkillsPEI has re-introduced the Graduate Mentorship Program, an initiative that encourages employers in PEI to provide post-secondary graduates with valuable employment and mentorship opportunities in their field of study. Employers can see the program area for more information on how to apply for assistance while graduates can find details here.
Graduates - Available Jobs
A list of current jobs available under the Graduate Mentorship Program can be found here.
SKILLSPEI INFORMATION SESSIONS
SkillsPEI will be holding information sessions across PEI throughout 2013. These sessions are designed to provide Islanders with information on our programs and services. Space is limited for each session so call your local SkillsPEI office in advance to register. See the upcoming schedule for these information sessions.
POST SECONDARY PROGRAM NOW OPEN
The Post Secondary Program is designed to create jobs for post-secondary students by providing a financial incentive to Island employers who provide students with summer employment in their field of study. Students can visit here to get more information and to download applications for the program.
Students may submit their applications in person at one of our SkillsPEI offices or via FAX at 1-902-368-6580.
WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT FUND ANNOUNCED
The Workforce Development Fund is designed to support training solutions identified by private sector businesses and/or industry. This is a partnership between SkillsPEI and Innovation PEI. The three components of the Workforce Development Fund are:
- Workforce Learning: skills assessments for employees, skill gap analysis for industry and/or program development material.
- Workforce Innovation: training costs, certification process costs and/or a portion of employee wages while participating in training.
- Workforce Exposure: participant allowances/wages and/or a portion of employer related cost.