Wage subsidy · not repaid

Jobs for Youth Program

Government of Prince Edward Island · Prince Edward Island

ClosedHiring & Talent
Funding
100% of costs
Covers 100% of eligible wages, no stated dollar cap
Deadline
Closed
Closed — not accepting applications.
Type
Wage subsidy · not repaid
Company stage
SME, Non-profit
Limited to: Youth hiring. Only applicants in this group can apply.

Overview

Wage subsidy for PEI employers hiring students aged 15-29 for summer employment. Non-profits receive 100% of the provincial minimum wage plus 4% vacation pay for up to 40 hours per week; private sector employers receive 50% of minimum wage plus 4% vacation pay for up to 40 hours per week.

Who can apply

Open to non-profit organizations and private businesses in Prince Edward Island hiring a student aged 15-29 for summer employment.

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What it can pay for

Hiring

Past recipients

No public list of past recipients is linked for this program yet.

Official source

Program details change. Always confirm eligibility, amounts and deadlines on the official page before you apply.

Official program page →

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Last checked by SeedPort: Aug 14, 2026. SeedPort is not affiliated with the funder. Information is summarized from public sources and may be out of date.