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Ignition Fund application deadline approaching
May 15, 2015

New and expanding businesses are encouraged to consider applying for a chance to secure funding...

Celebrating adult learning
March 30, 2015

April 11-19, 2015 has been declared Adult Learners’ Week, a time to promote the importance...

A successful year of apprenticeship training
March 27, 2015

Prince Edward Island’s trades sector has seen a significant year of growth, with 406 registered...

Funding will support expansion of live lobster holding facilities
March 24, 2015

New funding of up to $50,000 per project for holding facilities for live lobster will help...

Kings County Job Fair cancelled
March 13, 2015

The Kings Country Seafood Processors Job Fair, being hosted by SkillsPEI, has been cancelled...

Matching Island students with job opportunities
March 6, 2015

SkillsPEI is now taking applications from employers and students for its youth focused career...

Federal and provincial governments support the establishment of the Canadian Centre of Public Safety Excellence
March 4, 2015

Holland College’s Atlantic Police Academy and the Slemon Park Corporation have partnered to...

Bring your resume to a SkillsPEI Job Fair
March 2, 2015

Islanders seeking employment opportunities are invited this Wednesday, March 4, to the SkillsPEI...

Tips and tools for applying for a post-secondary education
January 29, 2015

As deadlines quickly approach for many university and college applications, the Department...

New 10 year agreement signed on the Atlantic Veterinary College
January 19, 2015

Today at the meeting of the Council of Atlantic Premiers (CAP), all four Atlantic Premiers...

Red Tape Awareness Week in Prince Edward Island
January 16, 2015

Efforts to modernize and improve our province’s business landscape will be celebrated, as...

Settlement reached between Province of Prince Edward Island and Ocean Choice International
December 2, 2014

The provincial government has reached an out-of-court settlement with Ocean Choice International...

Province commits $16 million to UPEI
November 28, 2014

The provincial government has committed $16 million to the new School of Sustainable Design...

Canada’s Small Business Saturday is this weekend
October 23, 2014

Shop local on Small Business Saturday

Innovation and Advanced Learning Minister Allen...

Province moves to cut red tape for businesses
October 23, 2014

The red tape reduction program will eliminate duplication, streamline government services...

US Ambassador sits down with Island businesses
September 10, 2014

A successful business roundtable with Honourable Bruce A. Heyman, United States Ambassador...

Sell-out Preview Event bodes well as Fall Flavours Festival starts this weekend
September 3, 2014

If the turnout on Friday at Le Festin Acadien Avec Homard in Abram-Village was any indication...

Popular Fall Flavours event returns and Culinary Institute announces new Chefs Series
August 14, 2014

A huge favourite with foodies and families alike, the Great Island Grilled Cheese Challenge...

Governments of Canada and Prince Edward Island launch the Canada Job Grant to help Islanders get jobs
August 12, 2014

The Honourable Gail Shea, Minister of Fisheries and Oceans and Member of Parliament for Egmont...

Province launches new funding program for Island entrepreneurs
June 18, 2014

The newly created Ignition Program invites Island entrepreneurs to competitively apply for...

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