Staff provide information and support clients living with sexually transmitted infections in identifying and accessing available services and programs in PEI to help meet their needs. Includes:
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Support for those living with HIV and/or Hep C
Help and support to get tested for HIV, Hep C and all other sexually transmitted infections
Support to those who are newly diagnosed including information about treatment options
Summer program for high school students who are returning to school in the fall. The program engages youth and encourages participants to continue high school and pursue post-secondary education by:
Provides financial assistance to eligible individuals who seek to pursue a career in health care. All tuition costs are subsidized for licensed practical nursing, primary and advanced care paramedicine students.
Provides free tuition to complete a post secondary certificate or diploma for resident care workers. SkillsPEI will pay 100% of tuition costs and applicants may be eligible to receive financial supports while participating in training. Courses must be taken at Holland College, Collège de l'Île, or Marguerite Connolly Training and Consulting.
Provides financial support to complete a General Educational Development (GED) or Academic Upgrading courses. Bridging programs, Literacy/Numeracy and English/French as a Second Language may also be supported. Full tuition is paid up to $9000. Travel and childcare are also available for eligible applicants.
Provides financial assistance to eligible individuals to help them complete a post-secondary certificate or diploma and transition to sustainable employment in a health related priority occupation currently experiencing skill shortages in PEI.
Up to 70% of course costs are paid and students are are responsible for the remainder of the course costs. Further financial supports may be available while participating in training.