Work Experience PEI — For Organizations ### 📋 Eligible Entities - For-profit businesses operating in Prince Edward Island - Non-profit organizations registered in PEI - Social enterprises and cooperatives - Indigenous businesses in PEI - Agricultural operations and farms - Hospitality, retail, manufacturing, and service sector organizations - Organizations must be actively operating and in good standing ### 💰 Funding Details - Subsidy Structure: Covers a portion of wages for the hired employee - Maximum Duration: 52 weeks (1 year) - Wage Coverage Rate: Specific percentage determined based on program guidelines and applicant circumstances - Repayability: Non-repayable grant (subsidy-based, not a loan) - No matching requirement: Organization is not required to provide matching funds ### 🛠️ Approved Expenses - Wages and salaries for the short-term project employee - Employment-related costs directly tied to the hired employee's compensation - Payroll deductions and statutory employment costs - The subsidy applies only to the wages of the new, inexperienced hire ### ⚠️ Conditions & Milestones - Employee must lack necessary work experience for the position (as defined by the program) - Position must be a genuine short-term project role (maximum 52 weeks) - Organization must maintain eligible employment status throughout the subsidy period - Regular wage reporting and compliance documentation required - Employee must remain actively employed for the duration of the subsidy claim - Program subject to available funding and enrollment capacity - Organization must comply with all applicable labor and employment standards - Participants may be required to submit progress reports or proof of employment