_Courtside Black Culture Bursary
Black Cultural Society of PEI (BCSPEI) awards three $1,000 bursaries every year, available to any student who self-identifies as being part of the Black community.
Black Cultural Society of PEI (BCSPEI) awards three $1,000 bursaries every year, available to any student who self-identifies as being part of the Black community.
Food Island Partnership welcomed Food Bloggers of Canada to Canada’s Food Island to showcase the culinary excellence on the island. What an incredible journey exploring the people, passion, and products that make Canada’s Food Island so special! We started with the ocean’s finest—learning about PEI Mussels from Trever at Prince Edward Aqua Farms, followed by …

by Stacy Dunn On PEI, the Workplace Essential Skills Program (WES) helps individuals upskill for their workplace or career goals, obtain their high school equivalency, pass a Red Seal test, or prepare for other industry certification tests. The program has been offered in the province for 10 years. Sessions held in Charlottetown and Summerside are …

by Heidi Riley There are more than 200 Government of Canada agencies and departments across Canada. On PEI, Veteran’s Affairs Canada is the biggest federal employer. Other federal agencies operating on the Island include Canada Revenue Agency, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, Canadian Coast Guard, Canadian Food Inspection Agency, the Department of Fisheries and Oceans, Service …

by Heidi Riley Prince County Hospital in Summerside is the second largest acute care hospital in the province. The 110-bed facility provides emergency, inpatient and ambulatory care services. “Approximately 800 staff work at this hospital,” says Rob Philpott, Administrator of the Prince County Hospital (PCH). “It’s a great organization with a tremendous team.” Departments specific …
Are there any loans available to help apprentices while in block release training? The Canada Apprentice Loan is an initiative of the Government of Canada to help you complete your apprenticeship in a designated Red Seal trade. Starting in January 2015, you can apply for up to $4,000 in interest-free loans per period of technical training. The …

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The Government of PEI just announced the Marion L. Reid Grant, which will be available starting in the fall of 2024. The grant is named after PEI’s 37th Lieutenant Governor and lifelong educator. It assists eligible post-secondary students with an annual grant of $3,200 for up to four years if they are studying one of the …

by Stacy Dunn Registered Respiratory Therapist Susan Andrews went to the Victoria General Hospital School of Respiratory Therapy, which is now a degree program offered at Dalhousie University, on a provincial government grant to students in healthcare careers in the early 1990s. “I was able to go through the program thanks to a grant from the provincial …

John Howard Society of PEI – Volunteer call – Policy Position and Data Entry Position
is aimed at improving employment opportunities for Veterans in Canada.

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