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Graduate Mentorship Program — For Employers
Wage support for hiring recent graduates
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- Funding available
- $ 10
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Deadline
- Unspecified
- 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.
At a glance
Funding available
- Maximum funding
- $10
- Maximum share of project costs
- 50%
- Attract or retain talent
- Develop workforce skills
Eligible candidates
- Location
- Prince Edward Island
- Eligible Industries
- All industries
- Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
- Organisation size
- All organization sizes
- Audience
- All groups
- Legal structures
- Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, Social economy enterprise, For-profit business
Non-profit candidates
- Sector of operation
- Employment and Training
- Target groups
- Young adults, Business owners / entrepreneurs, Academia / students
- Scope
- Municipal, Provincial
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Availability timeline
2024
Periods: 1
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
Activities funded
- Hiring and mentoring a recent post-secondary graduate in a full-time position.
- Creating long-term employment opportunities for unemployed graduates.
How to apply
- Step 1: Complete the application package
- Fill out the Graduate Mentorship Application for Employers.
- Prepare the supporting documents requested by the program.
- Step 2: Submit the application
- Email the completed package to SkillsPEI, or drop it off at a local SkillsPEI office.
- Step 3: Await review and approval
- SkillsPEI reviews the application and a Program Officer contacts you within a few days.
- Wait for approval before the new employee starts work.
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
Selection criteria
- Wage rate suitability for the targeted occupation.
- Assessment against additional program criteria.
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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Frequently Asked Questions about the Graduate Mentorship Program — For Employers Program
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?
Up to 50% of the new employee’s wages
Wages subsidized up to $10.00 per hour
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