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September/ October 2023 – Havard Business Review: Back in 2019 the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development made a bold forecast. Within 15 to 20 years, it predicted, new …

September 20, 2023 – Government of PEI: Health PEI is creating a navigator program for children with complex needs and their families living on Prince Edward Island. The need for this program …

September 19, 2023 – Holland College: Holland College’s Bioscience Technology program is a perennial favourite with both domestic and international students. The program’s blend of applied and …

September 18, 2023 – CareerWise/ CERIC: Since there have been changes in hiring in recent years, I always try to stay up to date on what jobseekers need to know to put their best selves forward. …

September 14, 2023 – CareerWise/CERIC: Many conversations I have with young adults start with a statement like this: “I am stuck. I have no idea what I am passionate about. What if I make the …

September 11, 2023 – CBC PEI: Retail sector employment down, but agriculture and construction jobs are increasing. Following some declines in the late spring, Prince Edward Island posted growing …

September 11, 2023 – Government of PEI: Lawrence MacAulay, federal Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, and Bloyce Thompson, Minister of Agriculture for Prince Edward Island, announced an …

September 11, 2023 – Government of PEI: Students in rural areas of PEI can experience the value of volunteerism, learn how a board or council operates and develop new skills by working with …

September 8, 2023 – Government of PEI: Today is International Literacy Day and Canada’s Premiers announced the 2023 Council of the Federation Literacy Award recipients. The award is given …

August 31, 2023 – Canada’s Ocean Supercluster: In the collective potential ocean innovation presents for Canada, Ambition 2035 represents a 5X growth potential in ocean – for industry, …

August 31, 2023 – Government of PEI: Twelve Island community organizations and individuals will receive funding from the provincial government through the Anti-Racism Microgrant …

August 30, 2023 – CareerWise: The story of my friend, who arrived in Canada as a refugee, is not unique. Like any refugee family, their journey has been marked by challenges, resilience and …

August 30, 2023 – Government of PEI: Thousands of new and returning students across the province will benefit from greater access to programs, staff resources and renewed curriculum this …

August 29, 2023 – Emergence: TARGAN Inc. is the latest company to join Emergence, Atlantic Canada’s bioscience business incubator dedicated to assisting start-ups and growth-stage companies in …

August 28, 2023 – Fast Company: While the labor market has cooled over the past year, Guy Berger, principal economist and head of macroeconomic trends at LinkedIn, says that the company’s data …

August 26, 2023 – Career Tool Belt: Do you want to ace your job interviews? When you begin a job search, getting ready to interview is a good idea—even before you’ve been selected to meet with a …

August 24, 2023 – Human Resources Director: One third of Canadian employees are currently looking for a new job, according to new data from Express Employment Professionals. The research shed …

August 24, 2023 – Government of PEI: New changes to regulations under the Renewable Energy Act give the province clear authority to issue development permits for renewable energy …

August 22, 2023 – Startup Zone: On September 17th from 10am to 2pm, Island Hill Farm will be hosting their 10th Year Anniversary in partnership with the Young Millionaire Program, facilitated by …

August 22, 2023 – NASPA, Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education: A student interaction haunts me to this day. It was August 2018, and I was visiting the Universidad de San Andrés in …

August 17, 2023 – RDÉE PEI: The Board of Directors of RDÉE Prince Edward Island is proud to announce that its next executive director will be Rustico’s Stéphane Blanchard. He will begin his new …

August 17, 2023 – Government of PEI: The Government of Prince Edward Island has signed a historic agreement with the Chiefs of Abegweit First Nation and Lennox Island First Nation for a housing …

August 17, 2023 – Holland College: Holland College President & CEO, Dr. Alexander (Sandy) MacDonald recently signed a two-year contract extension, Jessie Inman, Chair of the Holland College …

August 16, 2023 – Government of PEI: Community and not-for-profit organizations, and private developers can build new rental properties with provincial financial assistance. The Housing …

August 16, 2023 – Government of PEI: No Canadian should have to choose between paying for prescription drugs and putting food on the table. Unfortunately, many are faced with this impossible …

August 16, 2023 – Atlantic Summer Institute on Healthy and Safe Communities: The Official Opening is on August 21st in the Florence Simmons Auditorium from 6:30-8:30pm and will include our …

August 15, 2023 – Government of PEI: Island residents looking to pursue a career in health care can receive financial assistance to support their training. Through the Licensed Practical …

August 14, 2023 – Government of PEI: The Government of Canada is committed to investing in education, beginning in preschool, to help equip youth for their future and promotes the vitality of …

August 9, 2023 – Canadian Business: The question is not designed to make you stumble or slip up, rather it is designed to give you another opportunity to sell yourself for the role, says …

August 9, 2023 – CTV News: For months, experts have debated whether Canada is headed toward a recession. Some believe that the country has skipped a recession, while others still fear that a …

August 8, 2023 – Government of PEI: Premier King announces Senior Management Team changes and releases Ministerial Mandate Letters Today, Premier Dennis King announced changes to the senior …

August 7, 2023 – Financial Post: As we move into the second half of 2023, Canadian organizations and their employees are facing an uncertain outlook. The cost of living is soaring, …

August 2, 2023 – Government of PEI: Health PEI Home Care Services are now available in French to better support PEI’s Francophone community in the Prince County area. The service officially …

August 2, 2023 – Government of PEI: Sean Casey, Member of Parliament for Charlottetown, Heath MacDonald, Member of Parliament for Malpeque, Ernie Hudson, Minister of Transportation and …

July 31, 2023 – Government of PEI: Amendments to the Building Codes Act Regulations will help reduce wait times for building permits and support increased development in Prince Edward …

July 27, 2023 – Government of PEI: Four Island community organizations will receive funding from the provincial government through the Anti-Racism Grant initiative. The funding will be used to …

July 27, 2023 – Government of PEI: New affordable supportive housing units in Alberton will help Islanders dealing with mental health and addiction issues. The 10-unit modular build in …

July 27, 2023 – Government of Canada: Millions of low- and modest-income Canadian workers will receive their first automatic advance payments of the newly enhanced Canada Workers Benefit, …

July 26, 2023 – Government of PEI: The Annual Statistical Review, released today, shows that despite the challenges Prince Edward Island faced in 2022, such as a pandemic and a hurricane, the …

July 25, 2023 – HR Drive: In a moment when seemingly endemic skill and labor shortages are debilitating supply chains and hurting growth for businesses across the economic spectrum, skills-based …

July 25, 2023 – LinkedIn: Skills are broken into two groups — hard and soft. Hard skills are measurable abilities, such as proficiency with a specific computer program. Soft skills are less …

July 25, 2023 – Government of PEI: After extensive consultation and planning, the province is pleased to unveil the design for a new Stratford High School. The new school will have an open …

July 25, 2023 – Government of PEI: Five startups from across the Island are launching their new business and products thanks to Innovation PEI’s Ignition Fund. Sport4TV and four other local …

July 21, 2023 – Government of PEI: At first glance, it looks like any other summer camp. Kids are having fun, making new friends, and enjoying indoor and outdoor play. But this camp is so …

July 20, 2023 – Government of PEI: The Government of Canada is committed to working with provinces and territories to modernize Canada’s public health care system and adapt to the changing needs …

July 19, 2023 – Government of PEI: Island not-for-profits and municipalities can access new funding to support community safety and resiliency. Through the Government of Prince Edward …

July 19, 2023 – RDÉE PEI: Although still in their post-secondary studies, the 35 interns in the 20th edition of the PERCÉ summer employment program are already putting their advanced knowledge …

July 18, 2023 – Government of PEI: Islanders are hard at work coming up with innovative ideas to adapt, mitigate and raise awareness about climate change, with help from provincial …

July 18, 2023 – Government of PEI: Dennis King, Premier of Prince Edward Island and Chair of Council of Atlantic Premiers, issued the following statement at the conclusion of the Atlantic Growth …

July 13, 2023 – Confederation Centre of the Arts: Passes are now available for the inaugural Charlottetown Forum – a national event that brings together artists, leaders, and the public to …

July 11, 2023 – Atlantic Impressions: Inflation hit a 40-year high in May 2022 and is still running high at 4.4 percent. The Bank of Canada has risen its policy interest rate several times this …

July 5, 2023 – Greater Charlottetown Area Chamber of Commerce: Fresh Media is proud to announce that Melody Dover, President and Creative Director, has been nominated for the 2023 RBC Canadian …

July 3, 2023 – Career guidance for social justice: This blog post is drawn from a recent study into the Working Lives of Degree Apprentices led by my colleague Katy Jones. The study explored the …

July 3, 2023 – BBC: Employees are burnt out. Data and anecdotes alike throughout the past several years show that the volatile job market, mass headcount reductions, budget cuts and hiring …

June 29, 2023 – Government of PEI: The Province of Prince Edward Island is opening eight new supportive housing units in Charlottetown for people experiencing or at risk of …

June 28, 2023 – Holland College: Several employees were honoured at Holland College’s annual Staff Appreciation Day at Credit Union Place in Summerside recently. In addition to long service …

June 28, 2023 – Government of PEI: Atlantic Premiers are pleased to announce the signing of an agreement to improve technical safety, the flow of goods and services, and the mobility of …

June 27, 2023 – Workers Compensation Board of PEI: Camren MacLeod, from Charlottetown Rural High School, is this year’s winner of the Workers Compensation Board (WCB) Youth Video Contest. Camren …

June 27, 2023 – The Conference Board of Canada: As base comparison months from last year continue to fall out of measured inflation, consumer price growth fell under 4 per cent (y/y) in …

June 27, 2023 – Future Skills Centre: Canada is facing an unprecedented shortage of skilled workers. According to data from Statistics Canada, the unemployment to job vacancy ratio was at a …

June 27, 2023 – Atlantic Summer Institute on Healthy and Safe Communities: The Atlantic Summer Institute on Healthy and Safe Communities will host an in-person policy forum (with a hybrid …

June 27, 2023 – Toronto Star: The mental health and overall well-being of Canadians has been on a “significant decline,” warns a new report, which suggests employees are facing increased stress …

June 27, 2023 – CareerWise/CERIC: Lisa* is a first-generation Canadian and the first in her family to attend school in Canada. She recently graduated but is struggling to break into the …

June 26, 2023 – Holland College: Graduates of Holland College’s diploma programs in Kinesiology and sport and recreation management now receive credit for their studies when they enter a …

June 26, 2023 – Labour Market Information Council (LIMC): In a previous blog post, we discussed Canada’s tight labour market and the challenges it poses for policy-makers and the economy. We …

June 23, 2023 – Government of PEI: Atlantic Canada’s aerospace sector is one of the key drivers behind the economic momentum that the region is experiencing. On Prince Edward Island, the …

June 22, 2023 – Conference Board of Canada: In 2020, women accounted for only 16.8% of majority owners of Small and Medium‑sized Enterprises (SMEs). In this episode, we consider the experience …

June 14, 2023 – Government of PEI: Nurses who require an English language proficiency test to meet language proficiency requirements for the College of Registered Nurses and Midwives of Prince …

June 14, 2023 – Workers Compensation Board of PEI: In 2022, the Workers Compensation Board (WCB) of PEI made considerable progress towards its commitment to building safe and healthy workplaces, …

June 8, 2023 – CBC Radio: At the age of 70, James Kadri is still putting in the work at his local grocery store in Calgary. He’s worked there for 35 years, and relies on it and two …

June 12, 2023 – Government of PEI: Atlantic Premiers are working to improve health care, address labour shortages and strengthen the region’s economy through collaboration and focusing on what …

June 12, 2023 – Workers Compensation Board of PEI: Staying active and connected to the workplace is an important part of recovery following an injury at work. Through its latest campaign, the …

June 9, 2023 – Government of Canada: The Town of Three Rivers, in eastern Prince Edward Island, is known for its beautiful vistas and the many recreational activities along its waterways. The …

June 9, 2023 – CBC PEI: Prince Edward Island’s unemployment rate edged up in May, as part-time jobs in the province dropped by 1,500 compared to April.  The jobless rate was 7.2 …

June 9, 2023 – Government of PEI: The province announces eleven grant recipients – organizations working to help empower women and girls and create communities where all individuals have equal …

June 8, 2023 – Government of PEI: The provincial government is launching a public survey to gather information from unpaid caregivers in Prince Edward Island, to better understand their …

June 2, 2023 – Career Professionals of Canada: As career professionals, we support our clients by creating a compelling resumé. However, it’s important for all of us to maintain a …

June 5, 2023 – Holland College: Holland College will develop and deliver 12 microcredentials this year with more than $2.2 million of funding through the Canadian Colleges for …

June 4, 2023 – University Affairs/ Challenge Factory: The McMaster University Retirees Association (MURA) is a fantastic example of how strong relationships with retired employees can contribute …

June 4, 2023 – SE Health/ Challenge Factory: Zannat Reza talks with Lisa Taylor, author of The Talent Revolution and president of Challenge Factory, about the new era of work …

June 4, 2023 – The Challenge Factory: Much of my professional development has occurred over Zoom. And like most of us, I became all too familiar with online work platforms during the …

June 4, 2023 – Challenge Factory: An ageing workforce is not a disaster. It’s lifelong potential. Discover research-backed ways to tap into the 50+ hidden talent pool. This 20-minute …

June 4, 2023 – Benefits Canada/ Challenge Factory: Lisa Taylor provides her expertise to Benefits Canada in this article about just how valuable older employees can be during labour …

June 2, 2023 – Government of PEI: Canadian citizens and permanent residents in PEI can receive training to become a respite care professional at no cost through a new program. In partnership …

May 31, 2023 – Government of Canada: With employers eagerly seeking to fill countless vacant positions across the country, immigration emerges as a vital piece to solving this puzzle. …

May 31, 2023 – Government of PEI: PEI to expand provincial drug coverage to make medication more affordable and accessible. No Canadian should have to choose between paying for prescription …

May 30, 2023 – CBC PEI: Zheny Angeles had put her dream of a health-care career on hold for a long time, but on Monday she officially marked the end of a long journey, graduating …

May 30, 2023 – Government of PEI: On June 19, seasonal public transit service to Cavendish will resume, along with a new year-round route connecting Charlottetown and North Rustico. Schedules …

May 26, 2023 – Government of PEI: Today during the Legislative Assembly, Government introduced amendments to the Income Tax Act that will result in more than $14 million remaining in …

May 26, 2023 – Government of PEI: Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence, the Honourable Ernie Hudson, Minister of Transportation and …

May 25, 2023 – Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation: Bobby Morrissey, Member of Parliament for Egmont, on behalf of Ahmed Hussen, Minister of Housing and Diversity and Inclusion; Rob Lantz, …

May 25, 2023 – Government of PEI: Premier Dennis King and Finance Minister Jill Burridge presented government’s 2023-24 operating budget to the Legislative Assembly, outlining a record $3 …

May 25, 2023 – Greater Charlottetown Area Chamber of Commerce: The Greater Charlottetown Area Chamber of Commerce (GCACC) welcomes investments in affordability in the 2023-24 provincial …

May 25, 2023 – CBC PEI: The Atlantic Police Academy in Summerside expects all of its police sciences grads to have jobs lined up by the time they graduate in a few months’ …

May 24, 2023 – Government of PEI: Heath MacDonald, Member of Parliament for Malpeque and Ernie Hudson, Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure, announced a joint investment of more than …

May 24, 2023 – Government of PEI: This year, the Equal by 30 campaign is celebrating its fifth anniversary and today, PEI becomes the third jurisdiction in Canada to sign on to this global …

May 23, 2023 – Government of Canada: Over the past two years, Prince Edward Island’s tourism operators have adapted, modernized, and diversifed their offerings to strengthen Atlantic Canada as a …

May 17, 2023 – Government of PEI: A report on human resource needs for PEI’s health-care system outlines a need for thousands of new workers over the next 10 years. Provincial Clinical …

May 13, 2023 – CBC PEI: Newcomers immigrating to Prince Edward Island who are settling in the Summerside area have a new place to go for support and resources. The Immigrant and Refugee Services …

May 12, 2023 – Government of PEI: The first session of the Sixty-seventh General Assembly of Prince Edward Island opened today with the reading of the Speech from the Throne by Hon. Antoinette …

May 10, 2023 – PEI BioAlliance: Following the recent announcement of provincial and federal financing for the BioAccelerator, a new 75,000 sq. ft. biomanufacturing center of expertise, the …

May 10, 2023 – CBC PEI: The PEI government is projecting a population of 200,000 in 2030, a milestone that would be four years ahead of what the province expected only a year ago. The …

May 10, 2023 – PEI Alliance for Mental Well-Being: The PEI Alliance for Mental Well-Being is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2022-2023 winter cycle of its Focusing …

May 5, 2023 – Government of PEI: Students Sadie Sudsbury and Ashlyn Sanderson stand together, coloring beads and looping a length of cord into what looks like a complicated design.  The …

May 4, 2023 – CBC PEI: From a better way to play bocce in a wheelchair, to a tracker that adjusts solar panels, this year’s projects by students at UPEI’s Faculty of Sustainable …

May 4, 2023 – CBC PEI: The cooling of the PEI economy in 2022 is a reflection of the Island’s struggles recruiting workers, say representatives of the construction and agriculture …

May 1, 2023 – Government of PEI: The Atlantic Physician Register will launch today, May 1, in the four Atlantic provinces. National Physicians’ Day is celebrated in Canada on May …

April 27, 2023 – Government of PEI: The PEI Public Library Service has added assistive technology to its Library of Things collection to help make reading more accessible for …

April 26, 2023 – Government of PEI: The Government of Prince Edward Island is asking Islanders to provide input on a reliable, affordable, and accountable energy future for the province. The …

April 25, 2023 – Holland College: Holland College has announced that it will increase the number of students in its Carpentry program by twelve seats for this coming September. Prince Edward …

April 25, 2023 – CBC PEI: Some employers on PEI are offering incentives to attract workers as the province’s labour shortage continues. Prince Edward Island’s unemployment rate …

April 25, 2023 – Government of PEI: The provincial government is expanding the Seniors’ Food Pilot Program to Murray Harbour and Murray River. This expands the Kings County Pilot outside of the …

April 24, 2023 – Greater Summerside Chamber of Commerce: A recent survey conducted by the Greater Summerside Chamber of Commerce revealed that 40 percent of local business owners polled …

April 24, 2023 – CBC PEI: As many as 31 new nurses could be heading to Prince Edward Island thanks to an international recruitment mission last month. Officials with the province’s …

April 21, 2023 – Government of PEI: Wayne and Veronica Guindon love hosting family and friends in their home. When their kids grew up and moved out, they thought it would be a great …

April 20, 2023 – Government of PEI: Throughout the winter, maintenance crews and private contractors have continued efforts to clean up from post-tropical storm Fiona. Now that spring is here …

April 20, 2023 – Innovation PEI: “Throughout my career working with the local business community, we often talked about the importance of instilling the spirit of entrepreneurship, financial …

April 17, 2023 – Government of PEI: The province’s Anti-Racism Table is supporting community-led Anti-Racism work through another round of Anti-Racism Microgrant funding for 2023. “The …

April 14, 2023 – Government of PEI: Premier Dennis King unveiled his new Cabinet today consisting of eleven other members who have the experience, knowledge, and expertise to move the ambitious …

April 14, 2023 – Government of PEI: After unveiling a new cabinet this morning, Premier Dennis King announced changes to the senior management team within Government to align with the renewed …

April 13, 2023 – CBC PEI: Stratford town council made changes to its bylaws Wednesday night to make way for a massive residential and commercial development. Located along the …

April 11, 2023 – Prosper Canada: A new study by national charity Prosper Canada, undertaken with funding support from Co-operators, finds that Canadians with low incomes are increasingly …

April 11, 2023 – CBC PEI: Black Island entrepreneurs will now have a new place to turn for help. The Canadian Black Chamber of Commerce (CBCC) launched its PEI chapter on Thursday at an event …

April 9, 2023 – CBC PEI: A service that helped Islanders fix items instead of throwing them out or buying new ones is coming back. The PEI Repair Café started in 2017, but shut down during the …

April 6, 2023 – CBC PEI: A new ad campaign coming out of Alberta is attempting to convince skilled workers to leave PEI, which is also dealing with a labour shortage, and relocate to Western …

April 6, 2023 – CBC PEI: Companies were hard at work wooing prospective employees at a job fair in Charlottetown this week. The event at the Charlottetown Convention Centre included a range …

March 28, 2023 – Government of Canada: Canada has made a remarkable recovery from the COVID recession. Canada’s economic growth was the strongest in the G7 over the last year, and today, 830,000 …

March 23, 2023 – Government of PEI: Check out new provincial and regional job listing reports featuring jobs from WorkPEI and Job Bank. This report is prepared by the Workforce Division of the …

The Prince Edward Island Preserve Company announces its acquisition of the Fortune Bridge Brinery and seeks to expand its team for the 2023 season. Marsha and Adam Doiron, Owners, The Prince Edward …

March 20, 2023 – United Way of PEI: The United Way of Prince Edward Island has developed a program specifically for new Executive Directors in the community sector who seek advanced leadership …

March 19, 2023 – CBC PEI: About a dozen women gathered in Summerside to do some hands-on mechanical and technology training that will help them on their own farms.Organizers say they hope it …