When Tiana Vandenberghe signed up for the plumbing program at Holland College, she did not have a lot of background in the trades. “I went into the program blind, but I was open to everything, and I was ready to dive in and make it work. “The summer before I decided to go back to school, my husband, his father, and I installed a wood boiler in our basement. I enjoyed the ... [Read More...]
Young plumbing apprentice plans to live and work in a booming trade on PEI
Apprenticeship is a unique post-secondary opportunity to earn while you learn. It is a combination of 20 percent in-school training and 80 percent on-the-job work experiences under the supervision of a journeyperson. It is a partnership between industry, educational institutions, and government. PEI has 56 designated trades under apprenticeship, which is a stepping stone to ... [Read More...]
Youth in trades project: recruiting Women, Indigenous People, Newcomers and all youth
Youth are invited to information sessions on February 6, 2019 (Storm date February 7) at 9 am to find out more about the Youth in Trades project. Information session locations: Charlottetown: Lions Bingo Hall, Main Floor, Connolly Street and Summerside: Holland College Waterfront Campus, Room #73. Unemployed or underemployed (working less than 20 hours per week) youth between ... [Read More...]
Program removes barriers while addressing labour shortages
Prosper East is a group-based employability skills program which helps unemployed individuals make a successful transition into the labor force. The program offers a five-week group-based classroom component and/or on-going employment coaching and mentoring. The program targets individuals receiving social assistance and/or disability supports, as well as Employment ... [Read More...]
Trade HERizons: Women exploring trades and technology are on their way to a new future
by Heidi Riley The 18 members of the graduating class of the 2018 Trade HERizons program, along with their proud families and friends, recently celebrated a new start to their education and employment options. This is the 8th year for the 11-week Trade HERizons program, which has helped more than 100 women explore careers in trades and technology since it ... [Read More...]
