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Graduate Mentorship Program — For Employers
Wage support for hiring recent graduates
Last Update: April 9, 2026
Funding available
$ 10
Timeline
- Open Date : September 27, 2023
Location
Prince Edward Island, Canada
Overview
This program provides wage subsidies to help employers hire recent post-secondary graduates and support them through mentorship. It can cover up to 50% of wages, up to $10.00 per hour, for eligible training-period positions.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Attract or retain talent
- Develop workforce skills
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Timeline
- Open Date : September 27, 2023
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Prince Edward Island
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
- For-profit business
- Sole proprietorship
- Social economy enterprise
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Employment and Training
Target groups
- Young adults
- Business owners / entrepreneurs
- Academia / students
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Municipal
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Hiring and mentoring a recent post-secondary graduate in a full-time position.
- Creating long-term employment opportunities for unemployed graduates.
Documents Needed
- Completed Graduate Mentorship Application for Employers
- Detailed job description
- Detailed mentorship plan
- Business or company profile and activity location
- Sustainability plan for after the subsidy period
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Registered private sector businesses
- Organizations
- Municipalities
- Band and tribal councils
- Public health and educational institutions
Eligible expenses
- Up to 50% of the new employee’s wages
- Wages subsidized up to $10.00 per hour
Eligible geographic areas
- Prince Edward Island
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by SkillsPEI after submission.
- A Program Officer contacts the applicant within a few days.
- Approval is required before the new employee starts work.
- Applications are assessed against additional program criteria.
Additional information
- Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
- A Program Officer contacts applicants within a few days after submission.
- Employers must wait for approval before the new employee starts work.
- The employer is responsible for CPP, EI, and Workers’ Compensation coverage.
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Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Graduate Mentorship Program — For Employers Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Graduate Mentorship Program — For Employers. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the Graduate Mentorship Program — For Employers?
This program provides wage subsidies to help employers hire recent post-secondary graduates and support them through mentorship. It can cover up to 50% of wages, up to $10.00 per hour, for eligible training-period positions.
How much funding can be received?
Graduate Mentorship Program — For Employers Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $10 per project.
Who is eligible for the Graduate Mentorship Program — For Employers program?
To be eligible for the Graduate Mentorship Program — For Employers program, you must:
Eligible employer type required
Recent unemployed graduate hire
Full-time position with mentorship
What expenses are eligible under Graduate Mentorship Program — For Employers?
Hiring and mentoring a recent post-secondary graduate in a full-time position.
Creating long-term employment opportunities for unemployed graduates.
Who can I contact for more information about the Graduate Mentorship Program — For Employers?
You can contact Government of Prince Edward Island (PEI) by email at skillspei@gov.pe.ca or by phone at 1-877-491-4766.
Where is the Graduate Mentorship Program — For Employers available?
The Graduate Mentorship Program — For Employers program is available the province of Prince Edward Island.
Is the Graduate Mentorship Program — For Employers a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Graduate Mentorship Program — For Employers is a Wage Subsidies And Interns