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Digital Skills 4 Youth
'Digital Skills 4 Youth PEI' (DS4Y PEl) is an internship opportunity for Island youth delivered by the Department of Economic Growth, Tourism and Culture with funding support from Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED). The DS4Y PEl program will focus on connecting recent graduates to meaningful employment and giving them the skills to succeed in the digital economy.
Employee Eligibility and Selection
Once approved to hire an intern under DS4Y PEI an employer will commence the hiring process. The employer is free to hire the intern they feel will best serve their needs, but they must meet the following criteria:
- Be between 15 and 30 years of age at the start of the internship
- Have recently completed post-secondary studies, meaning a degree or diploma program from a recognized institution.
- Be legally entitled to work in Canada
- Be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident or person who has been granted refugee status.
- Not in receipt of Employment Insurance during their internship and
- Self-assess as unemployed or underemployed, meaning they are employed below their level of education and/or hold part-time employment
- Not be an immediate family member of the employer
Application Process
To be considered for a DS4Y PEI intern opportunity the employer must provide SkillsPEI with;
- A completed DS4Y PEI Application Form
- A detailed job description - outlining the duties the intern can expect, the proposed wage and terms of employment, and how your company will be providing an experience which will contribute to intern's skill set
Funding
Through the DS4Y PEI funding, Skills PEI will provide the IHO with a maximum of $21,500 per intern in salary funds, understood to be 75% of the intern’s total salary.
SkillsPEI will also provide 'Digital Workplace Skills Training' to be completed during the internship. This will be supported at no cost to the IHO, although the IHO must agree to allow the intern to particpate.
Application Deadline
Skills PEI will now support applications on a first come, first served basis until program funds are committed.
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Atlantic Agriculture Hall of Fame
Atlantic Agriculture Hall of Fame
Inductee Nomination and Selection
Induction into the Atlantic Agricultural Hall of Fame is a way of recognizing the contribution of an individual to the development of a specific commodity, a farm organization, the farm community, or to the enhancement of the agricultural industry in Atlantic Canada.
Eligibility
Farmers, those people involved in farm and rural organizations, business persons, Agrologists and scientists are all eligible for induction.
To be considered, an individual must be nominated by a member rural or agricultural organization.
Selection
Nominations will be accepted until June 1 of each year. A selection committee, established in each province, reviews the nominations and selects an individual to be honoured in that province each year. The remaining nominations will be carried forward for consideration in each of the subsequent five years pending approval of the nominating organization.
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HELP RAISE AWARENESS ABOUT THE NATIONAL WORKFORCE STRATEGIC PLAN
Show your support
Help raise awareness about the National Workforce Strategic Plan
Our National Workforce Strategic Plan aims to address some of the most pressing labour issues in Canadian agriculture and agri-food. Want to support this work and raise awareness about the plan? Download our supporter badge – you can display it on your website or promote it over social media.
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Youth Employment and Skills Program
YOUTH EMPLOYMENT AND SKILLS PROGRAM
The Government of Canada is continuing to support Canadian agriculture and Canadian Youth by investing $13 million in the Youth Employment and Skills Program: http://ow.ly/V6C150N3NXn
The Program is now open and accepting applications.
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ATTENTION AGRICULTURE EMPLOYERS
The PEI Agriculture Sector Council welcomes Federal and Provincial Immigration Representatives for a discussion on the options available to hire and retain full time employees year-round.
Everyone is invited to join us for coffee on March 21st, 2025 at 8:00 a.m. at the Farm Centre, 420 University Ave. suite 105-107 to discuss federal and provincial programs available for you.
Please register by March 17th, 2025
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Forklift Training- registration now open
Thank you for your interest in our Forklift training program.
Training 50% covered under Skills PEI Workplace Skills Training
All our training programs are designed for maximum participation and flexibility. All courses include a review of the applicable legislation including Employer and Employee responsibilities, equipment requirements and reference to any external standards.
Participants are made familiar with all terminology, equipment, and standard industry practices which relate to the topic, and are given applicable reference material to assist them in their duties.
When you complete our Forklift Training you should be familiar with the safety principles of Forklift, have an increased knowledge of how to inspect them and safely operate them and be able to recognize and avoid the most common hazards associated with their use
Classroom portion: Approx: 3 hrs
Equipment anatomy & inspections:
Importance of pre-shift inspection
Stability of a Forklift:
Principles of Forklift stability
Stability Triangle
Importance of machine’s capacity plate
Safe operation:
Safe operation
Load handling principles.
Attachments
Re-fueling and battery care:
Refueling combustible engines
Battery Powered
The classroom portion of the above mentioned topics is supported by videos and workbooks with group discussions encouraged.
Practical portion will include:
Hands on operation of the Forklift
• Performance by the participant on the following:
1. Daily inspection procedure
2. Operating Forklift through obstacle course
3. Performing driving scenarios in controlled environment
4. Demonstration of overall Safe Operation of the Forklift
Evaluation:
Completion of a quiz on all aspects of operation.
Pass all required practical scenarios.
Course Duration:
• Approx. 6hrs
Employers will be issued a Record of Training and any additional information or assistance as may be required to integrate the training into
their Occupational Health and Safety plan and all successful participants will receive a wallet card.
Speaker: ASTA Safety
Dates: April/May 2025
Location: on farm
Time/Duration: 1 day
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Giv'HER the Gears- Rabbit
Welcome to Giv'HER the Gears!
Come join us at Green Diamond Equipment - Summerside, PE .
Join us for the Rabbit session(level 2) on Thursday, February 13th at Green Diamond, Summerside if you have advanced knowledge on tractor, gps, safety training, etc. This hands-on training program empowers women in agriculture by teaching them how to safely and confidently operate tractors & machinery. The workshop provides a supportive and safe environment for women to advance their exsisting knowledge on tractor maintenance, safety, and operation, while encouraging practical interaction with your peers. Providing women an inclusive environment for training to support them in upskilling in agriculture.
Don't miss out on this opportunity to connect with fellow women in agriculture. See you there!
This event has limited tickets- register now!
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Giv'HER the Gears-Turtle
Welcome to Giv'HER the Gears!
Come join us at Green Diamond Equipment - Summerside, PE .
Join us for the Turtle session(level 1) on Wednesday, February 12th at Green Diamond, Summerside if you have general knowledge on tractor, gps, safety training, etc. This hands-on training program empowers women in agriculture by teaching them how to safely and confidently operate tractors & machinery. The workshop provides a supportive and safe environment for women to learn tractor maintenance, safety, and operation, while encouraging practical interaction with your peers. Providing women an inclusive environment for training to support them in upskilling in agriculture.
Don't miss out on this opportunity to connect with fellow women in agriculture. See you there!
This event has limited tickets- register now!
Our Giv'HER the Gears, Rabbit Event will be held February 13th also at Green Diamond in Summerside for the more advanced.
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Increase to the federal minimum wage to $17.75/hr on April 1, 2025
The government is increasing the
federal minimum wage to
$17.75 per hour on April 1, 2025—a 2.4% increase.
News release
February 28, 2025 Gatineau, Quebec Employment and Social Development Canada
Strong economies invest in their workforce and the hard-working people that make them run. Resilient economies ensure that workers have the tools and supports they need to not only get ahead, but stay there.
That’s why, today, the government is increasing the federal minimum wage to $17.75 per hour on April 1, 2025—a 2.4% increase.
This increase will ensure salaries for workers in federally regulated private sectors are keeping pace with year-over-year cost of living increases and help Canadians working in part-time, temporary and low- or minimum-wage jobs earn more.
Employers will be required to adjust their payroll information accordingly to ensure that these employees are paid at least the new hourly wage starting April 1. Should the provincial or territorial minimum wage rate exceed the federal rate, employers must pay the higher of the two.
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Open Farm Day 2025 Registration
The PEI Agriculture Awareness Committee invites you to become a PEI Agricultural Ambassador and participate in this year’s Open Farm Day being celebrated across Atlantic Canada on Sunday, September 21st. This is your opportunity to showcase your farm to islanders, your products, your contribution to a vibrant culture and economy, and, most importantly, the pride you take in your profession. Let’s make it our responsibility as agriculture producers to make sure that every Islander understands the work, knowledge, skills, and investment (personal and financial) in building a strong farming business that provides consumers with the highest quality PEI grown agricultural products.
Building on the success of the past Open Farm Days, the Agriculture Awareness Committee is excited to offer a HYBRID delivery of this year’s event. You can choose to host an in-person open farm day taking place September 21, 2025 and/or participate in our virtual option.
Farms wanting to particiate in a virtual Open Farm Day will be chosen based on funding for pre-filmed videos of your farm and will be notified if chosen for a filming date in July. You will take the virtual audience on a tour of your farm while explaining and showing them a snapshot of your daily operations. Our staff will offer support by visiting your farm and looking after the filming/editing of the videos. We will be posting the pre-filmed videos on a joint Atlantic YouTube channel and our Facebook page on September 21st.
We are also looking for farms interested in hosting tours for Grade 3 classes the Friday before Open Farm Day (September 19th, 2025). This will entail hosting one or multiple grade 3 classes for a 30-45 minute tour.
Any questions about this year’s Open Farm Day can be sent to peiopenfarmday@gmail.com
If you are interested in participating in Open Farm Day please fill out the following registration form and return it no later than July 15th, 2025
To participate in PEI Open Farm Day, you must be a bonafide farmer/business and carry liability insurance. All applications are subject to PEI Agriculture Awareness Committee approval and site inspection.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc1zr29deVmGhH_zvxaCxzjYNjG3c1su30khpUJLtvdXy-amQ/viewform?fbclid=IwY2xjawLKNSFleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFxUnRlcWc4WVI5TW4yemhQAR7lIfhRSwjLQ04zhQxw6QzvK61KHFQO8UT9SRKitMiUm7Cpu9hYPW8a6Hk4eQ_aem_-ZZ-ATb-2gGlstAZgCasyA
e-mail: peiopenfarmday@gmail.com
Mail: Farm Centre, 420 University Avenue, Suite 113, Charlottetown, PE C1A 7Z5
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Mandatory Entry-level Training (MELT) for Commercial Class 1 Truck Drivers
https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/information/mandatory-entry-level-training-melt-for-commercial-class-1-truck-drivers
As part of Prince Edward Island's commitment to public safety for all road users, the Province is introducing mandatory entry-level training (MELT) for applicants seeking a commercial Class 1 driver’s license for the first time.
Effective August 5, 2024, Island residents applying for a Class 1 must complete a certified MELT program from a provincially licensed commercial driver training school before taking a Class 1 road test.
We have put registration on hold while we wait for an update.
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PEI Farm Team Bursary
ARE YOU READY TO PLAY ON THE PEI FARM TEAM AND EARN A BURSARY RANGING FROM $750 TO $1500?
PEI Farm Team Student Bursary
PEI Farm Team is an initiative aimed at helping farms find student to work during the Summer months of 2025. The program consists of a bursary of either $750 or $1500. The program has been amended to allow for immediate family members to qualify for the bursary.
TEAM FOOD ISLAND
Are you ready to play on Team Food Island and earn a bonus ranging from $750-$1500?
If you’re a high school or post-secondary student under 30, you could earn a bursary and gain valuable experience in some of PEI’s key industries this summer by taking a seasonal job in Seafood Processing, Agriculture or Aquaculture!
High school students (including this year’s grads) qualify for a bursary of $750 after working at least 250 hours for a participating employer, while post-secondary students qualify for a bursary of $1500 by working a minimum of 500 hours.
Step 1: Register for Team Food Island
Step 2: Use our website or scan job boards to find participating employers near you.
Step 3: Work the minimum required hours (250 for high school students, 500 for post-secondary students) without inexcusable absences.
Step 4: Your employer pays you your bursary directly at the end of your work term, and submits a claim to Team Food Island to split the cost.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: JULY 15TH
PEI Agriculture Sector Council
Sara Arsenault
jobs@peiagsc.ca
Tel: (902) 892-1091
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YESP - Youth Employment and Skills Program
We offer financial support to agricultural employers that hire youth and provide them with valuable experience.
These organizations can include:
• industry
• not-for-profit organizations
• provincial and municipal governments
• associations
• boards
• councils
• universities
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PEI Farm Technician Apprenticeship Program
The PEI Farm Technician Apprenticeship Program is a Blue Seal Trade that provides Farm Employees an opportunity to gain important skills and experience to use in the Agriculture Industry!
Eligibility
In order to enter the program a person must ....
- Be at least 16 years of age
- Have Grade 12 of Equivalent Education (or willing to obtain during the program)
- Be working on a farm with an employer will to Mentor
- Have at least 1000 hours work in the Agrcilture Industry
REGISTER TODAY!
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Introducing Future Farm: Precision Agriculture Training
Extended Learning at Dalhousie University Faculty of Agriculture is excited to officially open registration for Future Farm: Precision Agriculture Training—a new industry-led program designed to prepare Canadians for careers in the fast-growing agricultural technology sector.
Funded by Upskill Canada, powered by Palette Skills, and supported by the Government of Canada, this program provides the foundational skills and hands-on experience needed to work with cutting-edge precision agriculture technologies such as imaging, mapping, tracking, robotics, and sensors.
Attached you will find:
- The official press release announcing the launch of this exciting new program
- A fact sheet outlining program details
For more information and link to registration, please visit our website. https://www.dal.ca/faculty/agriculture/extended-learning/Courses/FutureFarm.html
Registration closes Sept. 30, 2025. The program will be capped at 30 seats.
Program details:
Dates:
- Online- Oct. 14–Nov. 7
- In-person- Nov. 13–15 (Dal AC campus, Truro, NS)
Format: Hybrid (online synchronous/asynchronous + in-person workshop)
Duration: 4 weeks + 3 days
Location: Online and on-site at Dalhousie Agricultural Campus, Truro, NS
Tuition: $550/person
Highlights:
- Hands-on training: Apply digital and data-driven farming tools in a real-world setting
- Career support: Job readiness training and networking with potential employers
- A focus on economic and environmental impacts of precision agriculture
Any questions can be forwarded to
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P.E.I. AGRICULTURE EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR AWARD 2025 Sponsored by: Kool Breeze Farms
P.E.I. AGRICULTURE EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR AWARD 2025
Sponsored by: Kool Breeze Farms
The ideal candidate for this award is an agricultural employee that makes an invaluable contribution to any farm operation. The candidate will have demonstrated a strong work ethic and shown dedication and commitment to the agricultural industry. Agriculture employers are encouraged to nominate an employee for the 2025 PEI Agriculture Employee of the Year Award.
Nomination deadline December 15th, 2025
Please send the completed nomination forms to laurie@peiagsc.ca or drop off to PEIAgSC at 420 University Ave., Farm Centre #113
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Canada Summer Jobs 2026
submit your CSJ 2026 funding application
The annual Canada Summer Jobs (CSJ) program Call for Applications will be launched on November 4, 2025, and will close on December 11, 2025 at 11:59 p.m. Pacific Standard Time.
Don’t risk missing the deadline and prepare now to apply for Canada Summer Jobs funding!
Are You Ready?
Not-for-profit employers can receive a wage subsidy of up to 100% of the current provincial or territorial minimum hourly wage. Public and private sector employers are eligible to receive a wage subsidy of up to 50% of the current provincial or territorial minimum hourly wage.
Are you ready to:
- Provide quality work experiences for youth?
- Provide opportunities for youth to develop and improve their skills?
- Respond to national and local priorities to improve access to the labour market for youth who face unique barriers?
If so, stay tuned for the launch of Canada Summer Jobs 2026 by visiting the CSJ website!
Prepare to Apply
Read the Prepare to Apply section of the Applicant Guide and the Articles of Agreement in their entirety before you start your application. Consult the section 4 – How to apply to determine if you should submit more than one application.
How to Apply
If you already have an existing Grants and Contributions Online Services (GCOS) account, you’ll be able to log in to your account and apply once the Call for Applications has opened.
If you do not have a GCOS account, register today and be ready to apply for CSJ 2026 this November!
Creating a GCOS account is a one-time process. If you are unsure whether you or someone in your organization created an account, please contact us and include your Canada Revenue Agency business number. Opening a second account could delay your registration.
Watch this GCOS video to learn to learn the benefits of creating and using a GCOS account, including how it helps you apply for ESDC programs like CSJ, save and resume applications, and track the status of submitted documents.
Lastly, Canada Post has announced that a postal service disruption has begun on September 25, 2025, across the country. As all applications must be received or date stamped by Service Canada or by a messenger service by December 11, 2025, we strongly encourage submitting your application through GCOS or the online fillable application form, by messenger services, or in person at a Service Canada Centre.
Have questions on a GCOS account?
For more information or assistance with your GCOS account, please use the Contact Us button in your account or call us at 1-800-367-5693. Our business hours are Monday to Friday, from 7:00 am to 8:00 pm Eastern Time.
Have questions on the program?
Consult the CSJ website CSJ website, or call us at 1-800-935-5555 (ATS: 1-800-926-9105).
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Elevate with fully funded digital skills training and talent!
Jelly Academy is excited to provide fully funded digital marketing skills training through Digital Marketing Skills Canada in partnership with the Government of Canada. Upon completion of this course, you will gain knowledge and skills that you can apply directly to your marketing efforts.
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Farm Tech
Register now for Block II- Farm Equipment- registration closing soon!
Start date- Jan 12th, 2026
End date- Feb 13th, 2026
5 Week Block Release
PEI Farm Technician Apprenticeship Program
2026 Training Block
Monday, January 12- Friday, February 13, 2026
Farm Centre, 420 University Avenue, Charlottetown PE
Developed in consultation with the PEI Agricultural Trade Advisory Committee, this one-of-a-kind, two-year registered apprenticeship program combines classroom learning with on-farm experience, earning students a Certificate of Qualification in Farm Technician by the PEI Department of Innovation and Advanced Learning.
The program highlights the important contribution of farm technicians to Canada’s agri-food system.
Apprentices work throughout the year gaining skills on-farm with a farm mentor in addition to participating in five weeks of in-class training delivered by Extended Learning, Dalhousie Faculty of Agriculture, on PEI.
This unique program was developed to address the demand for a skilled, sustainable, agricultural workforce on P.E.I.
Those interested in starting the journey to become a Blue Seal Certified Farm Technician must first register with the PEI Department of Innovation and Advance Learning or PEI Agriculture Sector Council- laurie@peiagsc.ca
Congratulations on Achieving your Farm Technician Blue Seal Class of 2025!
- Lucas de Oliveira
- Patrick Chappell
We now have 58 Apprentices that have received their Blue Seals from Apprenticeship PEI !! Amazing job!
The work and attention you have put in for the last 2 years has paid off!
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P.E.I. Department of Agriculture Minister’s Dedication to Agriculture Award 2025
P.E.I. Department of Agriculture Minister’s Dedication to Agriculture Award 2025
The ideal candidate for this award is an agricultural employee that through long serving dedication, devotion, involvement and thoughtfulness has contributed to the success and long term profitability of the agriculture enterprise.
Please forward all nominations by December 15, 2025 to:
P.E.I. Agriculture Sector Council Phone: (902) 892-1091
420 University Avenue
Farm Centre, Suite 113 Fax: (902) 892-1891
Charlottetown, PE C1A 7Z5 Email: laurie@peiagsc.ca
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