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Jobs for Youth - Non-Profit Sector Component

Where can I find financial assistance to hire temporary employees?

The Non-profit Sector Component of the Jobs For Youth Program is designed to create additional employment for Island students by assisting non-profit organizations with wage support to carry out projects of significance to their communities. The program is 100% funded by the Government of Prince Edward Island and administered by the Employment Development Agency.

Who can apply?
Projects employ students between the ages of 16 and 29 for periods ranging from eight to twelve weeks. All types of project proposals are considered, especially those which contribute to community development and provide a meaningful work experience for its employees.

Guidelines and Application
The Non-profit Guidelines and Application deadline and wage support offered in the current year is available online as a PDF document.

Program Guidelines and Applications can also be obtained by contacting the Employment Development Agency or any Access PEI location.

Students hired to fill positions of approved projects must be registered with the Central Jobs Registry.

Forms

Jobs For Youth Program: Non-profit Sector Employers Application

If you are a non-profit organization and want to have Island students carry out projects of special significance to Island communitites, submit your application for funding here. The program is 100% funded by the Government of Prince Edward Island administered by the Employment Development Agency. Please review the guidelines before applying.

Submit this form online

Printable version of this form [535 KB PDF File]

Contact

Charlottetown

Sullivan Building

Carver, Heather (Acting Manager)