grant_single_labels|summary

grant_single|eligibleFinancing
  • grant_single|projectCostPercent
grant_single|deadlines
  • grant_single|openingDateJuly 09, 2024
  • grant_single|closingDateJuly 09, 2024
grant_single|financingType
Grant and Funding
grant_single|eligibleIndustries
  • grant_single|allIndustries
grant_single|grantors
  • Government of Prince Edward Island
grant_single|status
grant_card_status|open

grant_single_labels|preview

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

grant_single_labels|projects

  • New or existing employee training programs developed by employers to enhance skills in line with business needs.
grant_single|admissibleProjectsExample

$25,000

Montreal
Implementing a software development bootcamp for junior developers

$15,000

Vancouver
Launching a new leadership development program for our nonprofit organization

$20,000

Toronto
Developing an advanced data analytics training program for employees

$17,500

Winnipeg
Enhancing customer service training for retail staff

$22,500

Edmonton
Building a specialized training program for manufacturing automation

$14,000

Calgary
Launching a marketing skills enhancement program for our cooperative

grant_single_labels|admissibility

  • Registered private sector businesses
  • Organization acting on behalf of a group of employers (e.g. employer consortia, industry associations and sector council businesses)
  • Band/tribal councils
  • Non-profit organizations

grant_eligibility_criteria|who_can_apply

Eligible employers for the Workplace Skills Training grant include:
  • Registered private sector businesses
  • Organizations acting on behalf of a group of employers (e.g. employer consortia, industry associations, and sector council businesses)
  • Band/tribal councils
  • Non-profit organizations

grant_eligibility_criteria|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

grant_single_labels|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

grant_single_labels|register

  • Step 1: Email a completed Workplace Skills Training Application for Employers and any supporting documentation to skillspei@gov.pe.ca or drop it off to your local SkillsPEI office.
  • Step 2: To assess your application SkillsPEI will need the following information:
  • 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 your financial contribution
  • Name and details of the proposed training provider
  • Additional requested information
  • Step 3: There is no deadline for applications under the Workplace Skills Training program, but it is recommended to submit applications at least two weeks before the intended start of training.
  • Step 4: Once your application is submitted, SkillsPEI will review it, and a program Officer will contact you to discuss the application and provide confirmation of approval if successful.
  • Step 5: Upon approval, the training activities can commence, and the employer and SkillsPEI will share the direct training costs based on the program guidelines.

grant_single_labels|documents

PEI —Workplace Skills Training

Apply to this program