March 1, 2024

Artificial Intelligence & Your Business or Non-Profit

Workshops in English and French

What is Artificial Intelligence? How does it work and what are the impacts of AI in the business world? These are just a few of the questions that will be addressed at online workshops in March delivered in English by Lee Gallant and in French by Jacinthe Lemire. Check our training events schedule and register today.

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Celebrating Entrepreneurs

Rural Action Centres partners are hosting events this month to inspire and celebrate PEI entrepreneurs.

On March 13 at the Rodd Brudenell Resort, CBDC Eastern PEI will host an Entrepreneur Forum entitled “Overcoming Obstacles” featuring guest speaker Michelle Hughes who will share her courageous story My Journey to Just Live. To reserve your seat at this free event please contact Courtney Foote at [email protected] or at (902) 838-4030.

The Acadian and Francophone Chamber of Commerce of PEI will host the 2024 Gala des Entrepreneurs March 16 at the Village musical in Abram-Village. This annual awards ceremony celebrates business excellence in multiple categories. Please contact Josee Arsenault at [email protected] or 902-854-3439 to buy your tickets.

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Wage Subsidies to hire Summer Students: Applications Now Available

Jobs for Youth and Post- Secondary Program, provide wage subsidies to encourage employers to hire summer students. Apply HERE for Jobs for Youth and HERE for the Post-Secondary Student Program.

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Seniors Secretariat Grants: Projects to Improve the Lives of Older Adults

Non-profit organizations, community-based coalitions, networks, municipal governments, and organizations supporting Indigenous peoples can apply for the PEI Seniors’ Secretariat grant. Deadline is April 5, 2024.

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Training Sessions – Helping Businesses & Communities Succeed

Check out our online and in-person courses. Click the link for more information and registration details.

Date	Event	Rural Action Centre
March 5	Artificial Intelligence & Your Business with Lee Gallant	Online
March 12 & 14	NFPs: Financial Success & HST with Katy Baker	Online
March 14	Artificial Intelligence & Your Business en français w Jacinthe Lemire	Online
March 19	Protecting your Intellectual Property en français	Online
March 20	Protecting your Intellectual Property	Online
March 21	Engaging Volunteers: Workshop for Not-for-Profits	Wellington

Download Newsletter PDF here.

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