The Alberton Employment Resource Centre offers free and confidential employment assistance services. There is a resource library that provides a wide range of information such as how to create a resumé and cover letter, job search techniques, various training programs, as well as access to computers, printers and fax machine. “Many people also use the Centre for online ... [Read More...]
Jobs & Java program supports job seekers
Jobs & Java is a weekly group for job seekers. They meet every Tuesday from 10 am to 11 am at the Career Development Services (CDS) Boardroom at the Down East Mall in Montague. Pre-registration is not required. Everyone is welcome, and coffee and a slight snack are provided. The Charlottetown CDS location offers a similar networking program. It’s an opportunity to share ... [Read More...]
Meet the staff at the Community Business Development Corporation (CBDC) in Montague
CBDC East is a not-for-profit organization managed by a volunteer Board of Directors, dedicated to helping businesses start up and expand in the Eastern PEI region. The resources at CBDC provide a stepping stone to becoming self-employed by helping entrepreneurs turn a skill and a passion into a viable business or expand an existing business. “We provide business loans, ... [Read More...]
Transitioning from employee to employer
Daisy a Day Flowers & Gifts has been a landmark in Souris since 1978. It’s changed ownership over the years but it has stood the test of time, and the business is still going strong. Louise MacKinnon is a former employee and the current owner. She is still providing the same level of professional services 40 years later. “People know the name and the shop, especially ... [Read More...]
Is your job threatened by artificial intelligence?
Self-driving cars, robotics for milking cows, and apps on your smart phone are all technologies known as artificial intelligence (AI). Many duties for jobs such as bank tellers, truck drivers, lab technicians, receptionists, and cashiers are changing as this technology grows. But will AI ever really replace people? That’s the question explored in a panel discussion at UPEI ... [Read More...]