The City of Charlottetown’s Youth Retention Advisory Board – Charlottetown Youth Matters – released a report today following a survey they conducted earlier this year to better understand the specific needs and challenges young people in Charlottetown face concerning housing. April 19, 2018 - City of Charlottetown ... [Read More...]
PEI students recognized for excellence in trades, technology
Skills Canada PEI recognized the achievements of 115 Island students at the recent Skills Excellence Awards night. The evening, held at Holland College’s Tourism and Culinary Centre in Charlottetown, celebrated the success of competitors from the 2018 Provincial Skills Competitions. April 19, 2018 - The Guardian ... [Read More...]
Budget invests in supports to help Island youth
The Government of PEI's 2018-19 operating budget invests in supporting youth. Partnerships with Team Trucking, Team Seafood, Team Construction, and Harvest and Prosper will help Islanders find jobs and help companies fill high-demand vacancies. Plus, a new Rural Growth Initiative will provide $2.6 million to community groups to help attract people to rural areas. April 6, 2018 ... [Read More...]
New internships prepares graduates for Island careers
A new internship program will help prepare Island post-secondary graduates to be the future leaders of PEI. The six-month internship is for graduates in the fields of engineering, computer-aided design and drafting (CADD), construction technology and management, and policy planning. April 17, 2018 - Government of PEI ... [Read More...]
Government of Canada creates 505 paid work placements for students with entrepreneurial businesses in the Atlantic provinces
When post-secondary students get the chance to learn in a hands-on work environment, they build the real-word skills and connections that help them get great jobs when they graduate. That’s why the Student Work Placements Program is such a critical part of the Government’s plan to put Canada’s greatest strength—its skilled, hard-working people. April 11, 2018 - Employment & ... [Read More...]