August 17, 2021
Festival & Events Stability Program
Grants available to offset costs associated with COVID 19
Festivals or events held between July 20 and October 31, 2021 can apply for a grant to cover up to 20% of costs. Both non-profit and for-profit entities are eligible to apply. Deadline to apply is October 1, 2021. A festival or event may involve an activity that showcases or highlights key pillars of tourism including: sports, culinary and culture. For details on the program and how to apply check HERE.
Lead the Shift – Workplace Diversity & Inclusion Program
Register for this FREE program by August 25th
Lead the Shift is a program that will help you develop a greater capacity to welcome newcomer talent to support the success of your business. At the end of the program you will have a greater understanding of attraction, recruitment, selection, on-boarding and retention practices to use within your organization. Weekly online sessions run from September 8 until October 20th. Learn more and register HERE.
Emergency First Aid & CPR
Certification for Companies & Individuals
Rural Action Centres in Alberton and Montague have partnered with C&M First Aid PEI to offer Emergency First Aid courses on a regular basis. C&M offers Red Cross certification that is valid for three years. Check on the one-day courses scheduled this Fall on our Training and Events calendar.
Business Basics, New Innovation PEI programs & more
Check out our Calendar of Events
More in-person training and information sessions will be offered at our three Rural Action Centres – in addition to online offerings – beginning the second full week of September. Be sure to mark your calendar and contact your Client Information Officer to register for the course nearest you.
Contact the Client Information Officer in your local centre if we can be of assistance.
Emma Gamble, Montague | [email protected] | 902-838-4030
Barb MacDonald, Alberton | [email protected] | 902-853-3616
Josée Ouellette, Wellington | [email protected] | 902-854-3439
Rural Action Centres | Toll free 1-855-297-9898
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