SkillsPEI — Workplace Skills Training
Eligibility & Details
What this program funds and who can apply
Program Description
Employer-driven training grants for PEI private sector businesses. Covers up to 50% of direct training costs — max $10,000 per employed trainee or $15,000 per unemployed trainee. Training must be incremental and meet new industry requirements.
Eligibility Requirements
- Registered private sector business operating in PEI
- Training must be short-term and job-specific
- Employer covers at least 50% of training costs in cash
- Public sector and government entities not eligible
Quick Assessment
Funding Details
- Amount
- Up to $10,000/employed trainee; $15,000/unemployed trainee (50% of costs)
- Type
- Grant
- Level
- Provincial
- Co-Funding
- Up to 50% of eligible costs
- Deadline
- Ongoing
Program Scorecard
Competition, effort, and approval at a glance
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How to Win
Insider tips, common pitfalls, and what successful applicants look like
Insider TipThe $15K/unemployed-participant rate is significantly higher — structure applications around unemployed participants being trained for employment for maximum reimbursement.
Success Profile
PEI-based SME needing to upskill staff for new equipment, processes, or compliance.
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Evaluation Criteria
Applications assessed on: training is short-term and job-specific, training meets incremental industry requirements (not routine operations), employer demonstrates genuine skills gap, training provider is qualified, employer can match 50% of costs, clear alignment with business growth plans and future workforce needs.
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Application Playbook
Step-by-step process, required documents, and expenses
Application Steps
Required Documents 4
Eligible Expenses 5
- Tuition and registration fees for approved training courses
- Training provider fees for customized workplace training
- Course materials directly required for the training
- Certification or examination fees tied to the training
- Third-party training delivery costs
Ineligible Expenses 7
- Training considered part of the organization's normal business operations
- Post-secondary degree or diploma programs
- Employee wages during training time
- Travel and accommodation for training
- Equipment or technology purchases
- General professional development not tied to specific job requirements
- Training that has already commenced before application approval
Intake Periods
Continuous intake year-round with no fixed deadlines. Applications accepted until annual funding is exhausted. Submit at least 2 weeks before training start date.
Deadline Notes
Rolling year-round. Contact SkillsPEI at 1-877-491-4766 before applying.
Ineligible Organizations
- Public sector employers and government entities
- Federal and provincial government departments
- Businesses not registered or operating in Prince Edward Island
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Funding Stack Strategy
Compatible programs, clawback risk, and combined funding potential
Compatible Programs
Clawback Risk
None RiskNone. Reimbursement-based — funds only flow after training is completed and documented. No repayment obligation.
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How SkillsPEI — Workplace Skill... Compares
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