Academy of Learning College in Charlottetown offers a number of post-secondary programs that start all year long. Students can begin training at any time. Programs include: Medical Administrative Assistant Health Unit Coordinator Accounting/Payroll Office Administration Business Administration Customer Service Graphic & Web Design Network Systems ... [Read More...]
Education & Training in Charlottetown
Learning, education & training options across PEI
Apprenticeship
Apprenticeship is an agreement between government, an apprentice, and an employer that combines on-the-job experience with technical training. Apprentices who complete all work and technical training requirements, have skills signed off in their logbook by a qualified trades person, and successfully pass the certification exam are awarded a Certificate of Apprenticeship and ... [Read More...]
Canada Business – PEI
No matter what your business question is, the Canada/PEI Business Service Centre will help you find the answer, free of charge. Whether you're starting or growing your business, our bilingual staff will help you navigate the worlds of government programs and services, regulations and permits, taxation, importing and exporting, financing options and much more. They can even ... [Read More...]
Collège de l’Île
Collège de l’Île is Prince Edward Island’s public French language community college. It offers eight college level programs as well as language training in French and English. College programs and language training are delivered in class, online, or with a tutor. There are two campuses, in Wellington and in Charlottetown. Eight College Programs Accounting Clerk (1 ... [Read More...]
CAPEI Youth in Trades
CAPEI Youth in Trades is sponsored by the Construction Association of PEI and is funded in part by the Government of Canada. The program, which is held in Charlottetown and in Summerside, includes 30 hours per week for eight weeks of employability skills and safety training in the classroom. Participants complete three days of orientation at Holland College and tour ... [Read More...]
Career Bridges
Career Bridges is a 12-week vocational assessment and guidance program for people considering a career change or further training. For more information, contact: O’Leary: 902-726-3016 Charlottetown: 902-566-2811 Summerside: 902-436-5739 Visit www.careerbridges.pe.ca. Funded by the Department of Education and Lifelong Learning through the Canada/Prince Edward ... [Read More...]
Computer short courses offered across PEI
At a time when computer skills are needed in most work settings, it is great to see the following short computer courses offered across PEI. Some are free, and some charge a fee, so it is best to call the locations to get more information. For updates to this list, visit www.employmentjourney.com and search computer courses. October 2019 ... [Read More...]
Construction Association of PEI
The Construction Association of PEI offers the following courses: Fall Protection Training Confined Space Entry Training Elevating Work Platform (EWP) Training (e.g. scissor lifts, zoom boom, cherry pickers) CPR and Emergency First Aid Training WHMIS training Courses generally run once a month from September to June. For more information, call 902-368-3303 ... [Read More...]
Culinary Institute of Canada
Programs offered: Culinary Arts International Hospitality Management Pastry Arts For more information, visit http://www.hollandcollege.com/about/Campuses%20and%20Centres/The%20Culinary%20Institute%20of%20Canada/. ... [Read More...]
Holland College Language Training
Holland College offers day and evening classes for Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada (LINC). For more information, call 902-629-4235. English for Academic Purposes (EAP) is for foreign students interested in pursuing studies at a Canadian post-secondary institution who don’t have the necessary English language skills to be accepted. For more information, ... [Read More...]
Holland College Prince of Wales Campus
The Prince of Wales Campus includes the Charlottetown Centre, The Centre for Applied Science and Technology, the Centre for Community Engagement, and the School of Performing Arts. For more information on programs, visit www.hollandcollege.com/programs. ... [Read More...]
Institute of Advanced Learning
Institute of Advanced Learning offers GED preparation programs as well as academic credits to complete high school and prepare for post-secondary programs. These courses are offered year-round and students can start at any time! Benefit from small classes and individualized attention. Classes are offered in Summerside and Charlottetown. Note: Classes are offered ... [Read More...]
JVI Provincial Transportation & Safety Academy
Courses offered include (but are not limited to) D.D.C. - Defensive Driving Course (Canada Safety Council) P.D.I.C. - Professional Driver Improvement Course (Canada Safety Council) First Aid & CPR (Red Cross certified) TDG (Transportation of Dangerous Goods) WHMIS (Workplace Hazard Materials) Forklift, Airbrakes Confined Space Entry Fall Protection ... [Read More...]
Learning Disabilities Association of PEI (LDAPEI)
For parents of children with a diagnosed or undiagnosed learning disability, LDAPEI offers advice and support, as well as reading, math remediation programs, and one-on-one support with curriculum. The Island Reader Program: Tutors work one-on-one to deliver a reading and spelling program to students with reading disabilities or difficulties. Students learn foundational ... [Read More...]
Marguerite Connolly Training and Consulting
Programs offered: Resident Care Worker and Home Support Worker. The program begins September 5, 2019 in Charlottetown, and October 23, 2019 in Summerside. For more information, call Katherine McQuaid at 902-566-9705 or e-mail [email protected] Visit www.rcwtraining.com. ... [Read More...]
Maritime Christian College
Located on University Avenue in Charlottetown, Maritime Christian College equips students for Christian ministries such as pulpit ministries, Christian education, and youth ministry. Programs offered: Bachelor of Arts (Bible) Degree – four year program Bachelor of Arts (Child & Youth) Degree – four year program in conjunction with a community college Bachelor ... [Read More...]
Maritime Yoga College
Maritime Yoga College is recognized as a Private School by the province of Prince Edward Island. They offer a 200-hour Yoga Alliance certified Yoga Teacher Training program as well as courses and workshops on a variety of topics. For more information, call 902-314-7775. Visit www.maritimeyoga.com. ... [Read More...]
Passport to Employment
Passport to Employment is a provincial government strategy sponsored by Tremploy, Inc. (Career Bridges). It is designed for Island workers ages 55 to 64 who wish to re-enter the workforce. Sessions will be provided across the province throughout the year. Training involves five weeks of classroom time. Participants enhance their job search skills, increase their computer ... [Read More...]
PEI Business Women’s Association
Mission: To empower and inspire women to succeed in their business endeavours by providing advisory services, opportunities for development, and connections with other women in business. PEI Business Women’s Association exists to support and promote women in business located across the Island through: ADVISE: Business advisory services including referrals and ... [Read More...]
PEI Council of People with Disabilities
PEI Council of People with Disabilities offers assistance with career decision making, career counseling, skills enhancement, and job search techniques, including resumé preparation, cover letter writing, and interview preparation. Job maintenance and pre-employment training are also available. They also do direct marketing, applications for wage subsidies, and job coaching. ... [Read More...]
Private Institute of Hair Design and Aesthetics
The Private Institute of Hair Design and Aesthetics offers two programs: Hair Design is a 1,250 hour training course. Intake is September and January. Aesthetics is a 1,400 hour training course. Intake is in September. Location: 40 Enman Cr., Charlottetown. For more information, call 902-628-1563 or e-mail [email protected] or check facebook. ... [Read More...]
Seniors College of PEI
With an annual membership fee of $160, Seniors College of PEI welcomes those 50 years of age and over to enroll in as many courses as they wish during the fall (October/November), winter (January/February) and spring (April/May) semesters. Most courses are offered during the day, and some are now being offered in the evenings. The instructors or facilitators are often ... [Read More...]
SkillsPEI
SkillsPEI offers programs and services for job seekers, employers, and organizations. SkillsPEI provides assistance to unemployed individuals who are eligible for Employment Insurance (EI) and individuals who are non-EI eligible to prepare for and find employment. Programs for job seekers: Training PEI, Career Connect, Employ PEI, Self Employ PEI, Work Experience PEI, ... [Read More...]
Spotlight School of Arts Inc.
Acting, musical theatre, dance, improv, art classes, and camps are offered in Summerside and Charlottetown. For more information, call Reasha at 902-303-2780 or e-mail [email protected] Visit http://confedcourtmall.com/store/spotlight-school-of-arts/. ... [Read More...]
Study Abroad Canada Language Institute
Study Abroad Canada Language Institute offers English language training programs and certificate courses in teaching English as a second language. Location: 223 Queen Street, Charlottetown For more information, call 902-628-2379 or e-mail [email protected] Visit www.studyincanada.ca. ... [Read More...]
The Adventure Group
The Adventure Group Inc. is a registered charitable, non-profit, experiential education and training organization incorporated in 1992 to address the needs of young people and their parents. The Adventure Group works with clients using an adventure based "learning by doing" approach, which fully involves participants in the experience. Sessions are held in Charlottetown and in ... [Read More...]
Tourism Industry Association of PEI (TIAPEI)
Tourism Industry Association of PEI (TIAPEI) Training offered: emerit products and programs based on industry-defined standards recognized across Canada industry job board For more information, call 902-566-5008. Visit www.tiapei.pe.ca and click Professional Development. For a list of tourism-related positions, visit www.choosetourism.ca and click Employment ... [Read More...]
Trade HERizons
Are you a woman on EI, working 20 hours a week or less, on social assistance, or have no income? Are you interested in exploring career options in trade and industrial technology sectors? Trade HERizons is a career exploration and college prep program. Propelle is a life skills and employment readiness program with a focus on jobs where women are underrepresented. Check ... [Read More...]
UPEI Office of Continuing Education and Professional Development
UPEI offers a wide range of intensive professional development courses and Certificate Programs specifically designed to address the needs of working professionals at all stages of their careers. The programs are constantly reviewed and updated to ensure that the content remains pertinent to today's workplace. Visit http://upei.ca/professional-development. ... [Read More...]
Université Sainte-Anne
Université Sainte-Anne offers a variety of full-time or part-time options for French as second language training at the campus location in Charlottetown. The university has years of proven success in working with students of all levels, and is noted for its ability to match its teaching to the specific needs of the language learner. This customized approach is easily adaptable ... [Read More...]
University of Prince Edward Island
The university has seven faculties, each with many departments: Arts Business Education Nursing Science Veterinary Medicine Sustainable Design Engineering All faculties offer courses at the undergraduate level. Graduate degrees are offered in the faculties of Arts, Business, Education, Nursing, Science, Veterinary Medicine and Sustainable Design ... [Read More...]
Workplace Learning PEI Inc.
Workplace Learning PEI Inc. provides Workplace Essentials Skills programs and services on PEI for employers and job seekers. Employers: Having difficulty finding people with the right skills? Is training is not sticking? Are employees making too many mistakes? It may be an issue that can be solved with Essential Skills training. The good news is that Essential Skills ... [Read More...]