Skills PEI

10/22/2026

Small business is the backbone of our Island economy, and SkillsPEI is proud to support its success.

Through training and workforce supports, we help businesses attract, develop and retain talent, building a strong and resilient workforce across our province.

Happy Small Business Week to the entrepreneurs and teams whose hard work, passion and dedication keep our Island communities thriving!

10/21/2026

This Small Business Week, we’re continuing to shine the spotlight on small businesses across PEI and the hardworking entrepreneurs behind them.

Moby’s Tire Service offers tire sales, installation, balancing, seasonal changeovers and repairs for passenger vehicles, light trucks, agricultural machinery and commercial equipment.

Their mobile service brings tire repairs and installations to homes, farms, workplaces, construction sites and roadside locations, with 24-hour emergency service available when unexpected trouble strikes.

SkillsPEI is proud to celebrate Island businesses that use their skills to meet local needs and keep our communities moving.

10/20/2026

This Small Business Week, we’re shining the spotlight on small businesses across PEI and the hardworking entrepreneurs behind them.

Meet PIE OH MY, a family-owned food truck at Red Head Harbour in Morell, operated by Chef Scott and his wife, Connie.

Their artisan, fire-oven pizzas feature 72-hour cold-fermented dough, fresh local ingredients and seasonal inspiration.

Keeping things small-batch lets them focus on the craft behind every pizza—and when it’s gone, it’s gone!

SkillsPEI is proud to celebrate the passion and creativity Island entrepreneurs bring to our communities.

Follow PIE OH MY | Artisan Pizza to see what’s cooking!

10/14/2026

Invest in your team with Workplace Skills Training.

SkillsPEI can cover up to 50% of eligible direct training costs to help new or existing employees build skills that meet your business’s needs.

Training must be short-term and job-specific.

Applications are accepted year-round.

Learn more here ▶️ https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/service/workplace-skills-training

10/02/2026

Small Business Week is right around the corner!

Be sure to check out the lineup of events happening across PEI to celebrate Island small business owners.

CBDC Eastern PEI: Here to assist you in your business needs! Contact us today!

09/22/2026

Have a business idea you’re ready to bring to life?

Self Employ PEI is an employment program designed to help job seekers launch their own businesses. The program provides financial support and business counselling to new entrepreneurs during their first year of operation.

Here’s what Daniel had to say about his experience with the program.

➡️Learn more about Self Employ PEI at https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/service/self-employ-pei

09/21/2026

Congratulations to the September Steps to Success participants, who are taking an exciting next step as they begin their work placements in Early Learning and Child Care centres across PEI!

The next Steps to Success cohort begins in January 2027. 👉 Visit ECDAofPEI.ca/events to learn more and express your interest.

👣 This week, our September Steps to Success participants are taking an exciting next step as they begin their work placements in Early Learning and Child Care centres across PEI.

Over the past week, Steps participants took part in onboarding sessions with professionals from across the sector, helping prepare them for their experience in the centres. A big thank you to everyone who shared their time, knowledge and expertise with the group:

Melinda Chandler, Licensing and Compliance Inspector, Department of Education and Early Years
Kate Scotland and Kaitlyn Smith, Early Childhood Coaches, Department of Education and Early Years
Liam Corcoran, Executive Director, Academic Programs, Holland College
Heather Craig, Experience Program Manager, Holland College
Julie MacKay, Program Officer Intern SkillsPEI

We also want to wish our Steps to Success participants a fantastic first week in their centres! We are excited to see them begin this hands-on experience as they explore a career in Early Childhood Education.

At the same time, educators across PEI are heading back to Holland College as part of the Accelerated program to upgrade their educator level. Steps to Success participants provide backfill support in centres while these educators are in training, helping them continue their education while maintaining support for children and their colleagues.

Good luck to everyone taking a step forward this week! Your commitment to learning and growing helps strengthen Early Learning and Child Care across PEI. 💙

Thinking about a career or career change and have a passion for working with children?

Our next Steps to Success cohort begins in January 2027.

👉 Visit ECDAofPEI.ca/events to learn more and express your interest.

Steps to Success is administered by the Early Childhood Development Association of PEI and funded by the Department of Workforce and Advanced Learning through the Canada-PEI Labour Market Agreements.

09/16/2026

The Government of Prince Edward Island has launched an online registry of skilled tradespeople that makes it easier for employers to verify credentials and supports labour mobility.

More information below ⬇️

The province is launching an online registry to help employers, contractors and homeowners verify whether a person holds a PEI Certificate of Qualification or Red Seal endorsement and the trade in which they are certified.

Searches can be done using identifying information such as a name and certification number.

Learn more here https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/news/new-online-registry-helps-tradespeople-work-across-canada

View the registry here https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/feature/search-for-certified-trades-professionals/ #/service/ApprenticeshipRegistryLookup/ApprenticeshipRegistryLookupSearch

09/08/2026

From all of us at SkillsPEI, here’s to another successful school year!

We look forward to watching you define your path and build a strong foundation for your future.

09/03/2026

Ready to explore new opportunities in global markets?

Holland College is offering FITTskills: Feasibility of International Trade, featuring a two-day workshop on September 15th and 16th.

Designed for current and aspiring exporters, business professionals, and individuals working in the public and non-profit sectors, this training will provide valuable insights into assessing international trade opportunities.

For more information, visit:
https://hollandcollegect.com/fitt-feasibility-of.../