by Stella Shepard Sasha Burkitt of Charlottetown is working towards her goal of earning Red Seal Certified Chef and Red Seal Certified Pastry Arts certifications, and possibly launching a catering business someday. Sasha graduated from the two-year Culinary Arts program at the Holland College Culinary Institute of Canada in 2021 with a 92.5 percent average and is now ... [Read More...]
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 developmental milestones in at least one of the ... [Read More...]
Introducing the term “Neurodiversity”: Difference is not a deficit
submitted by Sandy Slade, Registered Social Worker, Employment Support Worker with the Canadian Mental Health Association, PEI Division, and the Founding Executive Director of ADHD PEI. I have Generalized Anxiety, Dysgraphia, ADHD, and I am in my seventh year of recovery from a gambling addiction. What just went through your head while reading that? Would you hire ... [Read More...]
Bursary winner talks about life experiences that led to a perfect career choice
by Gloria Welton November is Canada Career Month and the theme is, “It’s Possible!” There is no better way to start the celebration this month than to profile a Career Development Association of PEI bursary winner. Did you know there are many Career Development Professionals across PEI who can help you make your career plans happen? These empathetic and trained ... [Read More...]
Career planning support for post-secondary students
by Stacy Dunn Finding suitable employment while keeping up with studies and after graduation are on the minds of many students. The Employment Journey asked the Academy of Learning College and UPEI how they help students and recent graduates connect with employers. About Academy of Learning College career planning services Katherine McQuaid, Director of Training, says the ... [Read More...]