PEI —Workplace Skills Training

Q: How much funding can be received?

PEI —Workplace Skills Training Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses.

Q: What is the deadline to apply?

The deadline to apply is not specified.

Q: Is the PEI —Workplace Skills Training a grant, loan, or tax credit?

PEI —Workplace Skills Training is a Grant and Funding

Q: Who are the financial supporters of the PEI —Workplace Skills Training?

PEI —Workplace Skills Training is funded by Government of Prince Edward Island

Q: Who is eligible for the PEI —Workplace Skills Training program?

To be eligible for the PEI —Workplace Skills Training program, you must: • Registered private sector businesses. • Organizations acting on behalf of a group of employers, such as employer consortia, industry associations, and sector council businesses. • Band/tribal councils and non-profit organizations.

Q: Who can I contact for more information about the PEI —Workplace Skills Training?

You can contact Government of Prince Edward Island by email at skillspei@gov.pe.ca or by phone at 1-877-491-4766.

Q: Where is the PEI —Workplace Skills Training available?

The PEI —Workplace Skills Training program is available the province of PE.

Last Update: July 22, 2025

PE, Canada

Funding to train employees

At a glance

Eligible Funding

Up to 50% of project cost

Timeline

Unspecified

Financing Type

Grant and Funding

Eligible Industries

All industries

Funds Providers

Unspecified

Program status

Open

Overview

Get up to 50% of training costs for new or exisiting employees to develop their skills and align with the needs of your business.

Financing terms and conditions

This grant provides a co-financing opportunity to support employers in enhancing the skills of their workforce aligned with industry-specific needs. The grant outlines specific terms to ensure effective use of funds and shared financial responsibility.

SkillsPEI covers up to 50% of the direct training costs, requiring the employer to match the remaining 50%.
Support is directed exclusively towards short-term training specific to job and industry requirements, excluding normal business operations training.

Activities funded

The Workplace Skills Training grant enables employers to provide targeted, short-term training to enhance the job-specific skills of their employees. Activities under this grant must meet the incremental industry requirements relevant to the organization's growth and operational goals.

Short-term skill development programs designed to meet specific job requirements.
Training projects that align with the organization's strategic goals and future growth plans.
Initiatives that provide employees with skills necessary to thrive in the current economy.

Examples of admissible projects:

$ 17,500

Enhancing customer service training for retail staff

$ 25,000

Implementing a software development bootcamp for junior developers

$ 15,000

Launching a new leadership development program for our nonprofit organization

$ 20,000

Developing an advanced data analytics training program for employees

$ 22,500

Building a specialized training program for manufacturing automation

$ 14,000

Launching a marketing skills enhancement program for our cooperative

Eligibility

Eligibility for the Workplace Skills Training program is determined by the following criteria for employers:

The applicant must be a registered private sector business.
The applicant can be an organization acting on behalf of a group of employers, such as employer consortia, industry associations, and sector council businesses.
Band/tribal councils are eligible to apply.
Non-profit organizations can also participate in the program.

Who is eligible?

Employers eligible to apply for the Workplace Skills Training program include registered private sector businesses, organizations that act on behalf of groups of employers such as employer consortia, industry associations, and sector councils, as well as non-profit organizations and band/tribal councils.

Who is not eligible

The instructions provided do not specify any explicit restrictions or types of companies that are not eligible for this grant. Only eligibility criteria for the program are mentioned.

Eligible expenses

There are eligible expenses for this grant. Applicants can use the grant funds for the following purposes:

Research equipment
Travel for research purposes
Conference fees
Publication costs
Professional development courses

Eligible geographic areas

This grant program is specific to Prince Edward Island, as it is funded by the Department of Workforce, Advanced Learning and Population through the Canada-PEI labour market agreements. Eligible organizations must be located in this region.

Businesses and organizations based in Prince Edward Island, Canada.

Selection criteria

There are evaluation and selection criteria for this grant. The evaluation and selection criteria are as follows:

Completed Workplace Skills Training Application for Employers
Brief outline of the company’s products or services and the plan for future growth
Detailed proposal outlining the training objectives, activities, duration, and expected results
Detailed project budget demonstrating the financial contribution
Name and details of the proposed training provider
Additional information may be requested

How to apply

Obtain Application Form

Download the Workplace Skills Training Application for Employers from the SkillsPEI website.

Prepare Your Application

Complete the Workplace Skills Training Application for Employers.
Include a brief outline of your company’s products or services and future growth plan.
Draft a detailed proposal outlining the training objectives, activities, duration, and expected results.
Prepare a detailed project budget demonstrating your financial contribution.
Identify the name and details of the proposed training provider.

Submit Your Application

Email the completed application and supporting documentation to .
Alternatively, you can drop it off at your local SkillsPEI office.

Await Review and Contact

Wait for a Program Officer from SkillsPEI to contact you within a few days to discuss your application.

Application Approval and Training

Upon receiving approval confirmation, begin the training activities as outlined in your proposal.

Additional information

Here are additional relevant details for this grant:

SkillsPEI contributes up to 50% of the direct training costs, and the employer is responsible for the remaining 50%.
The program aims to align employee skills with the demands of today's economy.
Training activities deemed part of an organization's normal operations are ineligible for funding.
No fixed deadline for applications; however, they should be submitted at least two weeks before intended training start.

Documents and links

PEI —Workplace Skills Training

Contacts

skillspei@gov.pe.ca

1-877-491-4766

Apply to this program

Frequently Asked Questions about the PEI —Workplace Skills Training Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the PEI —Workplace Skills Training. 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.