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SkillsPEI — Workplace Skills Training

SkillsPEI (Government of Prince Edward Island)
Maximum Funding
Up to $10,000
Ongoing
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Difficulty
Easy
Payment
Reimbursement
Trend
Stable
First-Timers
Friendly ✓
Co-Funding
50%
SkillsPEI — Workplace Skills Training provides Up to $10,000/employed trainee; $15,000/unemployed trainee (50% of costs). Employer-driven training grants for PEI private sector businesses. The program covers up to 50% of eligible costs. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. Approval odds: ~70–80% (GrantCompass analysis)
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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
Provinces
Prince Edward Island
Industries
All
Business Stage
Startup Growth Established Expansion

Quick Assessment

Difficulty
Easy
Competition
Low
First-Timer
Friendly

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

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Competition
Low
Deadline
Ongoing
Approval
Good
Approval Rate
~70–80%
Accessibility
--/5
Competition
--/5
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The $15K/unemployed-participant rate is significantly higher — structure applications around unemployed participants being trained for employment for maximum reimbursement.

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Application Steps

1 Contact SkillsPEI at 1-877-491-4766 to discuss your training needs (recommended)

Required Documents 4

✓ Business registration (PEI)
✓ Training plan with cost breakdown

Eligible Expenses 5

Ineligible Expenses 7

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Compatible Programs

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Can I apply for unemployed trainees?
Yes — unemployed trainees qualify for the $15,000 max grant (vs. $10,000 for employed). Structure applications around hiring and training unemployed individuals to maximize funding.
What's the realistic grant amount?
Most grants range $5,000–$15,000 per trainee. The $15K rate applies only to unemployed trainees; employed trainees max at $10K.
Do I need to pay upfront?
Yes — you pay 50% of training costs upfront and get reimbursed after training completion. No upfront payment from SkillsPEI.
Why do applications get rejected?
Common rejections: training not incremental (e.g., standard software training), public sector employer, or inability to cover 50% of costs.
Can I stack with other programs?
Yes — SkillsPEI pairs well with ACOA Atlantic Skills and Apprenticeship PEI for complementary training support.

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