The Employment Journey is a monthly publication available to residents and businesses of PEI. The publication is produced by Gloria Welton.
Funded by the Department of Economic Growth, Tourism and Culture through the Canada-PEI Labour Market Agreements.
The views expressed in this publication are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Government of Canada, the Government of Prince Edward Island or the publication Manager.
| The Employment Journey | Charlottetown Office: | Montague Office: |
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| 129 Harrod's Lane Fairview, PEI C0A 1H2 | T: 902-894-4100 F: 902-368-4548 [email protected] | T: 902-838-4030 ext. 237 F: 902-838-3518 [email protected] |
Staff
 | Gloria Welton Publication Manager / Owner [email protected]  |
 | Heidi Riley Reporter/ Copy Editor [email protected] |
 | Stacy Dunn Public Relations/Reporter/Blogger [email protected] |
 | Stella Shepard Kings County Reporter [email protected] |
 | Ethan Paquet Promoter / Reporter [email protected] |
Publication designer
TechnoMedia
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Charlottetown, PE
T: 902.368.3043
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What you will find on the EJ website
The Employment Journey on PEI website is packed with information to help make your employment search successful.
What is available?
Finding Work on PEI – A guide to help those who want direction when it comes to finding work on PEI.
Current job openings – Over 30 Job Posting websites in one location advertising available jobs on PEI.
Post–secondary education – student/graduate employment success stories – Students and graduates describe how they decided on a career path and how they are connecting with employers. Also, post-secondary expansions and updates.
Industry profiles – Over 34 industry/sector profiles, including company hiring practices and much more.
Hot jobs/Skills in demand – Projected growth, career trends over the next five to 10 years, and the transferable skills most in demand.
Job search advice
Job search success stories – Features Islanders’ journeys to employment
Resources & services for job seekers – A list of employment service providers.
Where to find names of PEI employers – Get an extensive list of employers to narrow down a list of companies you would like to work for.
Job search tips – videos – job fair info
- Job search tips for resumés, cover letters & job interviews.
- Tips for nailing down your career choice.
- Videos on networking, informational meetings, the elevator pitch, and standing out in the job market.
- Articles on job fairs and how to prepare for them.
Starting a business
Working from home – Information about 70 legitimate on-line opportunities.
Self employment business profiles – Islanders’ steps to becoming self-employed.
Resources to start & maintain small businesses – An extensive list of many resources available on PEI
Education & training
K-12/Adult education/literacy – Career exploration at high schools, adult education success stories, and local literacy initiatives.
PEI education/training options – Learning, education & training options across the Island.
Apprenticeship – Check out how to earn while you learn.
Newcomers to PEI
Opportunities PEI – Resources to help build a career and a life on PEI.
Newcomers – Success stories of finding work.
Staying current
Daily News – Local and current job-related news from many sources.
Calendar of Events – Latest events, programs, workshops on PEI related to job search, career exploration, self employment, and hiring practices, plus more
Current job openings – Every week we do a count on the number of new jobs posted, and shared via facebook, twitter, and email. If you want an email alert, let us know at [email protected].
For more information, visit www.employmentjourney.com.