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by Heidi Riley At the Atlantic Economic Council conference, held in Charlottetown in November, David McNally, Founder & CEO of Agyle Intelligence, shared insights and strategies on how his company is driving growth through productivity improvements within the organizations he works with. Agyle Intelligence is a software company based in Mount Stewart, PEI. “Born and …
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by Heidi Riley The Black Cultural Society of PEI is a not-for-profit organization that was established on PEI nine years ago. Before 2021, the organization was solely mandated to raise awareness of Black culture. Since then, they have branched into supporting PEI’s Black community through service navigation, advocacy, community building and community development. “We are …
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 …
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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 Let’s Talk Science is a national charitable organization which prepares youth for evolving career and citizenship demands in a rapidly changing world. Eyitayo Ajibaibi and Anonto Prantor are the two Let’s Talk Science site coordinators from UPEI. “We want to make it fun and engaging for students to learn about STEM (Science, …
by Heidi Riley Erin O’Brien, from Charlottetown, is one of three winners of the annual Phyllis Pitre bursary for adult learners. After working for 11 years in healthcare on PEI, she decided to go back to school, and is now enrolled in the Bachelor of Science in Nursing program at UPEI. “Being a Registered Nurse …
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 …
by Heidi Riley Melinda Burke is one of three recipients of the Phyllis Pitre Bursary for Adult Learners for 2024. After a successful career in the culinary field, Melinda has decided to go back to school to make a complete change – she is now taking the one-year Heritage Retrofit Carpentry program at Holland College. …
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 …
