Holland College is now offering a way to help bridge the gap between post-secondary education and industry skills shortages on PEI. Relatively new to Canadian colleges, microcredentials are short, formal courses that recognize the achievement of specific skills, competencies, or learning outcomes as identified by industry sectors to meet specific employer needs. Once ... [Read More...]
Education & Training in Charlottetown
Learning, education & training options across PEI
Academy of Learning College
Academy of Learning College in Charlottetown and Summerside 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 ... [Read More...]
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...]
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, safety training, and hands-on projects in the classroom. Participants complete small hands-on projects involving ... [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 and Montague: 902-566-2811 Summerside: 902-436-5739 Visit www.careerbridges.pe.ca. Funded by the Department of Economic Growth, Tourism and Culture through the ... [Read More...]
Collège de l’Île
Collège de l’Île is Prince Edward Island’s public French language community college. It offers 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 campuses in Wellington and in Charlottetown. Eight college-level programs Accounting Clerk Bilingual ... [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 https://hollandcollege.com/about/campuses-and-centres/the-culinary-institute-of-canada/ ... [Read More...]
eforcePEI.ca
eForcePEI.ca provides job seekers, current employees, small businesses and non-profits across PEI with online course bundles to keep up to date in the ever-changing world of business. Users need an Internet connection, a mobile device or laptop to access the website, and a little free time to take a course. eForcePEI.ca is FREE OF CHARGE. There are no costs associated with ... [Read More...]
Holland College Language Training
Holland College offers day and evening classes for Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada (LINC). 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, contact: Allison Doughart, Acting Manager, ... [Read More...]
Holland College Adult Education
Holland College Adult Education is for those who wish to upgrade academic marks or obtain a credit to be accepted into a program of choice. Learn in a supportive and friendly environment and get closer to accomplishing your goals! Complete and upgrade high school credits. Prepare to write the GED exam. Attend during the day or evening. Applicants must be ... [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) TDG (Transportation of Dangerous Goods) WHMIS (Workplace Hazard Materials) Forklift Airbrakes Confined Space Entry Fall Protection Awareness (Fall Arrest) Professional ... [Read More...]
Learning Disabilities Association of PEI (LDAPEI)
For parents of children with diagnosed or undiagnosed learning disabilities or difficulties, LDAPEI offers advice and support. Additionally, certified teachers provide specific remediation via tutoring in reading/spelling and math. Additional other curriculum subjects are supported as needed. The Island Reader Program: Tutors work one-on-one supporting students with reading ... [Read More...]
Marguerite Connolly Training and Consulting
Programs offered: Resident Care Worker. Marguerite Connolly Training & Consulting is now accepting applications for our next RCW classes starting in Charlottetown on September 8, 2022, and in Summerside on October 24, 2022. With the new Healthcare Priorities Pilot program, 100 percent of the tuition may be covered by SkillsPEI. Call for details! For more ... [Read More...]
Maritime Christian College
Located on University Avenue in Charlottetown, Maritime Christian College provides all its programs in an online format to equip students for Christian ministries such as pulpit ministries, Christian education, and youth ministry. Programs offered: Bachelor of Arts (Bible) Degree – four year program – full-time/part-time Bachelor of Bible & Ministry – two year ... [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 Literacy Alliance
The state of Literacy on PEI is in crisis by Gloria Welton Almost half of adults on PEI do not have the skills needed to thrive in our digital, knowledge-based society. (According to the Programme for the International Assessment of Adult Competencies.) Forty percent of kindergarten-aged children on PEI who completed the Early Years Evaluation did not meet the ... [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 Visit www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100054362418857 ... [Read More...]
ResourceAbilities
ResourceAbilities 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. Career assessments and ... [Read More...]
Safety and compliance training for PEI Truck Drivers now offered online
February 17, 2021 by Gloria Welton After working in the trucking industry in Canada, the UK, and the US for more than 50 years, David K. Harris started his company, Safety & Compliance Consultant, on PEI to fill the need for specific classroom training and training programs for Truck Drivers. Now, he is offering the training and education online as ... [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, Monday to Friday. The instructors or facilitators are often seniors who have either retired from ... [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-Healthcare Promotions Pilot Program, Career Connect, Employ PEI, Self ... [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)
To check the training offered to tourism employees, visit www.tiapei.pe.ca and click Professional Development. For training offered to tourism employers, visit www.tiapei.pe.ca and click Events and Training. For more information, call 902-566-5008. For a list of tourism-related positions, visit https://choosetourism.ca/job-board/ ... [Read More...]
Trade HERizons
Are you a woman on EI, working 25 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 preparation program with a focus on exposure to trades and technology careers, enhancing essential skills, career exploration and personal ... [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
UPEI is home to ten faculties: Arts Business Administration Education Indigenous Knowledge, Education, Research, and Applied Studies Medicine Nursing Science Sustainable Design Engineering Graduate Studies Veterinary Medicine In addition, there are two schools within the Faculty of Science: School of Mathematical and Computational ... [Read More...]
Workplace Learning PEI Inc.
Workplace Learning PEI helps workers and employers achieve success by providing transformative workplace training and skills development. Employers: We understand that your business’s HR needs are unique and you want solutions that will deliver real results. Our human resource experts will partner with you to find customized solutions designed to increase the abilities of ... [Read More...]