Employ PEI
PE, Canada
Wage subsidies for Prince Edward Island (PEI) employers to hire job seekers
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grant_single|eligibleFinancing
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grant_single|deadlines
- grant_single|closingDateMay 17, 2024
grant_single|financingType
Wage Subsidies And Interns
grant_single|eligibleIndustries
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grant_single|grantors
- Government of Prince Edward Island
- Skills PEI
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Temporary wage subsidy for long-term employment opportunities to help job seekers develop new skills and gain work experience.
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Employ PEI provides wage subsidies to employers for creating long-term employment opportunities and offering on-the-job training to new full-time employees lacking work experience.
- Providing on-the-job training for new full-time employees
- Creating long-term employment opportunities for job seekers
grant_single|admissibleProjectsExample
$13,000
Providing on-the-job training for newly hired environmental scientists
$18,000
Hiring and training three new software developers for a tech solution company
$25,000
Initiating IT support training for recent graduates hired by a consultancy
$27,000
Sales training for new hires at a retail company
$22,000
Providing legal assistant training for new hires at a law firm
$16,000
Training on sustainable agriculture techniques for new agronomists
grant_single_labels|admissibility
Employ PEI provides a temporary wage subsidy for employers hiring new full-time employees lacking work experience, covering up to 50% of wages for a maximum of 20 weeks.
- Registered private sector businesses
- Organizations
- Municipalities
- Band/tribal councils
- Public health and educational institutions
- Unemployed and looking for full-time work
- Legally authorized to work in Canada (Canadian citizen or permanent resident)
- Out of high school for at least 2 years
- Other criteria may apply
grant_eligibility_criteria|who_can_apply
Yes, there are specific types of companies eligible for the Employ PEI - For Employers grant. These include several different sectors and types of organizations.
- Registered private sector businesses
- Organizations
- Municipalities
- Band/tribal councils
- Public health and educational institutions
grant_eligibility_criteria|who_cannot_apply
Some types of companies may not be eligible for this grant. For example, companies involved in the tobacco or adult entertainment industries might not qualify.
- Companies in the tobacco industry
- Companies in the adult entertainment industry
grant_eligibility_criteria|eligible_expenses
This grant covers eligible expenses related to wage subsidies during the training period of new full-time employees.
- Up to 50% of wages for a maximum of 20 weeks
- Maximum contribution of $12.50 per hour
grant_eligibility_criteria|zone
The eligible geographic zones for this grant are within Prince Edward Island, Canada.
- SkillsPEI offices located in Prince Edward Island.
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Applications for the Employ PEI program are evaluated against specific criteria to determine eligibility, ensuring that both employers and prospective employees meet the necessary conditions for the wage subsidy. The following are the key evaluation and selection criteria:
- Employer must be a registered private sector business, organization, municipality, band/tribal council, or public health and educational institution.
- Employee must be unemployed, looking for full-time work, legally authorized to work in Canada, and out of high school for at least 2 years.
- Detailed job description including job duties, education requirement and timelines for the new employee.
- Sustainability plan to maintain the new employee following the subsidy period.
- The wage rate paid to the participant must be within the wage range for the targeted occupation.
- Employer must cover mandatory employment related costs including CPP and EI, and ensure proper Worker’s Compensation coverage for the participant.
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- Step 1: Complete the Employ PEI Application for Employers.
- Step 2: Prepare a detailed job description including job duties, education requirements, and timelines for the new employee.
- Step 3: Gather the contact information for the new employee.
- Step 4: Develop a sustainability plan to maintain the new employee following the subsidy period.
- Step 5: Email the completed Employ PEI Application for Employers and supporting documentation to skillspei@gov.pe.ca or drop it off at your local SkillsPEI office.
- Step 6: Wait for a Program Officer to contact you within a few days to discuss your application.
- Step 7: Receive confirmation of approval for your application. Your new employee should not start work until you receive this approval.
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Here are additional relevant details for this grant:
- Some applicants may face restrictions or additional requirements due to local or provincial regulations.
- The grant application process may require specific documentation, such as financial statements or partnership agreements.
- Previous recipients of this grant may have limitations on consecutive funding periods.
- Grant recipients might be obligated to showcase results or project developments in public forums or presentations.
grant_single_labels|contact
skillspei@gov.pe.ca
1-877-491-4766
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