Workplace Skills Training

Keeping employees’ skills current is a constant challenge for Prince Edward Island employers, especially as roles evolve and new technologies are introduced. The Workplace Skills Training program is designed to help businesses and organizations invest in targeted, short-term training that directly supports their operational needs. Delivered through SkillsPEI, this initiative allows employers to decide what training is needed and which employees will participate, as long as the training builds new or enhanced job-specific skills rather than covering routine onboarding or everyday operations.

Support is provided as non-repayable funding that can offset a significant portion of direct training costs, often covering up to about half of an approved project. This makes it easier for private sector businesses, non-profits, and employer groups in Prince Edward Island to move forward with specialized courses, certifications, or customized training delivered by external providers. The focus is on practical outcomes, with the expectation that participants finish the training better equipped to meet current industry demands and contribute more effectively to the workplace.

Because applications are accepted on an ongoing basis, employers can plan training around real business timelines rather than fixed intake periods. For organizations considering an investment in workforce development, learning more about how Workplace Skills Training works can help determine whether this flexible funding option fits your plans.