Professional Experience in PEI — For Organizations ### 📋 Eligible Entities - Organizations registered and operating in Prince Edward Island - For-profit businesses and corporations - Non-profit organizations - Social enterprises - Employers with demonstrated capacity to provide meaningful work experience - Organizations must be in good standing with PEI provincial requirements ### 💰 Funding Details - Grant Type: Non-repayable wage subsidy - Coverage: Partial salary subsidy for eligible short-term project employees - Maximum Duration: 52 weeks of funding per employee - Matching Requirements: Not specified in program description (verify with administrator) - Repayability: Grant funds are non-repayable - Frequency: Not specified (confirm eligibility for multiple placements) ### 🛠️ Approved Expenses - Employee wages/salaries for short-term project positions - Salary costs for workers hired without prior professional experience required for the role - Direct labor costs during the subsidy period (up to 52 weeks) - Payroll-related expenses for eligible project employees ### ⚠️ Conditions & Milestones - Employee must lack the necessary professional experience for the position at time of hire - Position must be project-based and short-term in nature - Maximum subsidy period is 52 consecutive weeks per employee - Employer must maintain employment records and payroll documentation - Organization must comply with all PEI employment standards legislation - Eligible workers must meet PEI residency or work authorization requirements - Grant administrator may require progress reporting throughout the subsidy period - Employer must use funds solely for eligible wage expenses as outlined