SkillsPEI - Career Connect Program

Provided by: Government of Prince Edward Island - Department of Workforce, Advanced Learning and Population
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Service Description

Provides eligible applicants who qualify for regular Employment Insurance (EI) benefits to continue receiving those benefits while they attend full-time post-secondary studies within Canada for the duration of their claim.

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Eligibility:
Applicants must:
-Be unemployed
-Be attending full time post-secondary studies
-Legally authorized to work in Canada (citizen or permanent resident)
-Be a PEI resident for a minimum of six months
-In receipt of or eligible to receive a regular EI claim
-Out of high school for a minimum of 12 months
-Have developed a plan with a case manager to return to full time studies to increase skills
-Accepted into a full-time training program within Canada
-Have the financial resources to pay for all training costs including tuition, books, etc.
Fees:
No fees
How to Access:
Call or drop in to make an appointment with a case manager to create a Return-to-Work Action Plan and receive a Career Connect Application Form
Documents Required:
Completed application form * Enrollment letter form post-secondary institution * Return-to-Work Action Plan
Language:
English * French
Website:
https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/service/career-connect
Coverage Area:
Epekwitk / Prince Edward Island

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