UPEI is committed to supporting workforce training and education by extending its range of services beyond traditional degree programs. The university offers a wide range of intensive professional development courses and certificate programs designed for working professionals at all stages of their careers. The Professional Development portfolio within UPEI’s Professional ... [Read More...]
Faculty of Sustainable Design Engineering connects students to industry
The UPEI Faculty of Sustainable Design Engineering (FSDE) recently held another industry day. Students presented some of their senior clinic projects, heard from the staff and some partner clients, and promoted additional partnerships for future projects. Allan Dale, Director of Industry Partnership, and Dr. Nicolas Krouglicof, Dean of Engineering, welcomed about 100 people ... [Read More...]
Hair stylists and aestheticians in great demand on PEI and beyond
“There is a huge demand for hair stylists and aestheticians on PEI,” says Deanna Clow, Aesthetics Instructor, the Private Institute of Hair Design and Aesthetics in Charlottetown. The school opened in 2001, and offers two nine-month programs: Aesthetics and Hair Design. “All our graduates found work last year,” says Deanna. “Those who take all the steps to become ... [Read More...]
Maritime Christian College hiring practices
Maritime Christian College (MCC), founded in 1960, offers 10 bachelor, master, associate and certificate programs for vocational and volunteer ministry roles. The college is affiliated and supported by the Christian Churches, Churches of Christ, a religious movement started in the 1800s “based on a plea for unity among God’s people by restoring the essential elements of ... [Read More...]
Hiring practices at University of Prince Edward Island
by Cody McInnis The University of Prince Edward Island is one of the oldest institutions on PEI. Its earliest conception dates back to the 18th century, when then Lieutenant Governor Edward Fanning promoted the view that education was paramount to the survival of the English colony. This belief led Fanning to donate the land on which Prince Of Wales College was built in ... [Read More...]