Post Secondary Student Program
Funded by SkillsPE, a program that supports full-time post-secondary students working a minimum of 12 to a maximum of 18 weeks during the summer.
Resource Type: Funding Programs
Seasonal Jobs Registry
Islanders interested in short-term, seasonal employment with the Province of Prince Edward Island or community organizations can apply for seasonal jobs through an online application process.
Rural Enhancement Development Program
A funding program from EDA designed to increase and stimulate economic activity among PEI rural businesses and non-profit organizations.
Employment Development Agency
A provincial crown corporation responsible for various funding programs designed to assist job seekers, employers and organizations.
Work Experience PEI – Organizations
An employment program providing financial support to non-profit community organizations for projects that provide the job seeker with a valuable work experience and potential for long term employment.
Work Experience PEI – Job Seekers
A short-term employment program providing job seekers with an opportunity to work on a project with a local organization.
Training PEI
Training PEI program was developed to assist job seekers to gain the skills and education necessary to find and maintain employment. Financial support is provided to enable a job seeker to complete a post secondary certificate or diploma program.
Provincial Student Loans
Island students enrolled full-time in a designated post-secondary program can apply for financial assistance through both the federal and provincial student financial assistance programs by simply filling out one application.
SkillsPEI
A division of government tasked with management and delivery of employment and skills development programming funded by the Canada-PEI Labour Market Development Agreements.
Rural Action Centres
Rural Action Centres, located in Alberton, Wellington, and Montague, offer centralized access to funding, training, and business support services, connecting entrepreneurs, employers, and communities with government and nonprofit partners to foster rural economic growth.
Canada Student Financial Assistance Program
A program offering grants and loans to full-time and part-time students to help pay for their post-secondary education.
Jobs For Youth
A funding program supporting students aged 15-29 with 8-12 weeks of summer employment.
Graduate Mentorship Program – Employers
An employment program to help employers create long term employment opportunities for unemployed recent post-secondary graduates in their field of study.
Employ PEI – Employers
An employment program to help employers create long term employment opportunities for job seekers.
Employ PEI – Job Seekers
An employment program to help job seekers develop new skills and gain work experience through on-the-job training.
Graduate Mentorship Program – Job Seekers
The Graduate Mentorship Program is an employment program to help unemployed recent post secondary graduates develop new skills and gain work experience in their field of study through on the job training.
Community Service Bursary
Students can earn a Community Service Bursary through volunteering in their community. The bursary is awarded to students who lend a helping hand to non-profit organizations within Prince Edward Island.
Innovation PEI
Innovation PEI provides support and guidance to help businesses across the province excel and grow.