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Employ PEI – For Employers

by Maurice | June 7, 2023

Amount:

No Fixed Amount

Type of Program:

Subsidy


Description:

Employ PEI is an employment program to help job seekers develop new skills and gain work experience through on-the-job training. By providing a temporary wage subsidy to an employer, it helps create long term employment opportunities and assists the employer with the cost of hiring and training a new employee.

Benefits of Employ PEI:

How can Employ PEI help job seekers?

Employ PEI is an employment program designed to help job seekers find long-term employment opportunities. The program provides job seekers with the opportunity to gain valuable work experience and training while earning a wage. This can be particularly helpful for individuals who lack the work experience necessary to secure a job in their desired field.

Through Employ PEI, job seekers can gain access to a range of employment services, including job search assistance, resume and cover letter writing, and interview preparation. They can also receive financial support and advice through the Self Employ PEI program, which helps job seekers launch their own businesses.

How can Employ PEI help employers?

Employ PEI provides employers with a range of benefits, including financial assistance to help them create long-term employment opportunities for job seekers. Employers can receive a temporary wage subsidy to provide on-the-job training for a new full-time employee. This subsidy can cover up to 50% of the wages for a maximum of 20 weeks.

In addition to financial assistance, Employ PEI can help employers find qualified candidates for their job openings. The program works closely with job seekers to identify their skills and experience, and then matches them with suitable job openings. This can save employers time and money in the recruitment process.

Employ PEI can also help employers develop their workforce by providing training and skills development opportunities. This can help employers retain their employees and improve productivity over the long term.

Comments on Funding:

Funding is a subsidy of 50% of the wages, up to a maximum contribution of $12.50/hour to a maximum of 20 weeks. 


When It Ends:

Ongoing

Deadline:

Rolling Deadline

Eligibility:

The employer must be:

  • a registered private sector business,
  • an organization, 
  • a municipality,
  • a band/tribal council,
  • a public health or educational institution,

The employee must be: 

  • unemployed and looking for full-time work,
  • legally authorized to work in Canada (Canadian citizen or permanent resident),
  • out of high school for at least 2 years.

Application Steps:

1

The applicant/employer must submit their application package and receive confirmation from SkillsPEI that they have been approved for the program before they start their new job, 

Documentation Needed: 

The applicant must submit:

  • the completed application form,
  • a detailed job description,
  • the contact details for the new employee,
  • a sustainability plan to maintain the new employee following the subsidy period.

Program Contact:

Employ PEI - For Employers

EMPLOY PEI Application for Organizations

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About Maurice

Maurice (Moe) Muise learned the ins-and-outs of government while an employee of the Government of Canada in Ottawa for 10 years. His current focus is helping small businesses in Atlantic Canada to identify and maximize government grants to grow their business. Click here to learn more about Moe’s background and how he can help your business.

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