One question brought her career path back to agriculture Life on the farm: Lowell Balderston of Fountain Farm Inc. Sharing the vast number of choices in agriculture with Island students Students learn about the many career paths in agriculture Students believe there is a promising career in agriculture for many Agriculture path from Africa to PEI Program ... [Read More...]
A huge variety of volunteer options available 2020 – 21
by Heidi Riley The annual UPEI Volunteer Fair held in September featured local organizations in need of volunteers. Volunteering is a wonderful way to give back to your community, meet new people, and learn new skills. “Volunteering has helped me in so many ways,” says Jenna Gaudet, of UPEI's Experiential Education Office. “It has helped me expand my network of friends ... [Read More...]
An inside look at a career as an essential worker in a senior’s home
by Ruby Arsenault Are you a compassionate person who enjoys helping others? Have you ever thought about becoming a healthcare provider working with seniors? Meet Shelley DesRoches and Bim Pitre, who have both been Care Providers for over 10 years at the Tignish Senior Home Care Cooperative. They love what they do, and they love making a difference in the lives ... [Read More...]
Helping women enter and journey through careers in skilled trades
by Stacy Dunn The Office to Advance Women Apprentices marked its first anniversary on PEI in October. The office assists in improving employment outcomes for women in skilled trades by: Addressing barriers limiting women’s entry, advancement, and completion of apprenticeship in Red Seal construction trades Developing and maintaining a registry database to help track ... [Read More...]
Island entrepreneurs are riding the wave of success
by Stella Shepard Sisters Kim Doherty-Smith and Jennifer Doherty started Fleece & Harmony Woolen Mill with a passion to raise their own animals and handcraft every batch of fiber produced on site on the Garfield Road in Belfast. “We raise our own flock of Corriedale and Border Leicester cross sheep and source all the fibre for our yarns right here on PEI,” says ... [Read More...]