
PEI —Workplace Skills Training
grant_single|update January 24, 2025
PE, Canada
Funding to train employees
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Grant and Funding
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- Government of Prince Edward Island
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Get up to 50% of training costs for new or exisiting employees to develop their skills and align with the needs of your business.
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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.
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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.
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$ 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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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skillspei@gov.pe.ca
1-877-491-4766
Apply to this program
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