Jobs for Youth Program
This program supports students aged 15-29 working 8-12 weeks during summer and students must be returning to school in the Fall.
Offered by Ministry of Workforce, Advanced Learning and Population
Amount
Private Sector: 50% of the provincial minimum wage plus 4% vacation pay for up to 40 hours per week for full-time positions (Non-Profit and Public Sector: 100% of the provincial minimum wage plus 4% vacation pay for up to 40 hours per week)
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Who can apply
- PEI employers who hire students during summer
- Students aged 15-29 working 8-12 weeks during summer
- Students must be returning to school in the Fall
About the funding
Employers can set the wage rate but must provide at least the provincial minimum wage rate of $17.00/hour (as of April 1, 2026). The program wage reimbursement support is determined by the employer type (refer to the below table).
Employer Type: Non-Profit; Student Summer Employment Programs (Jobs for Youth and Post Secondary Student Program): Funding for full-time positions 100% of the provincial minimum wage plus 4% vacation pay for up to 40 hours per week
Employer Type: Private Sector; Student Summer Employment Programs (Jobs for Youth and Post Secondary Student Program): Funding for full-time positions 50% of the provincial minimum wage plus 4% vacation pay for up to 40 hours per week
Employer Type: Public Sector
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Student Summer Employment Programs (Jobs for Youth and Post Secondary Student Program): Funding for full-time positions 100% of the provincial minimum wage plus 4% vacation pay for up to 40 hours per week
Student Summer Employment Programs (Jobs for Youth and Post Secondary Student Program): All project proposals must have signature of the sponsoring department or agency’s deputy head or their designate
For all sectors, only wages and vacation pay are eligible for subsidy, all other costs (EI, CPP, Workers Compensation premiums, etc) are the responsibility of the employer. The project summary and payroll records must be submitted within 30 days of the project’s completion. Any unused portion of any payment must be repaid to the funding agency, Employment Development Agency or Skills PEI.
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| Program | Type | Amount | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employ PEI – For Employers | Subsidy | Wage subsidy of up to 50% of the new employee's wages, to a maximum contribution of $12.50 per hour, for a maximum of 20 weeks | Open |
| Canada Summer Jobs Program | Subsidy | No fixed amount | Open |
| ESDC Student Work Placement Program | Subsidy | Up to $5,000 for every opportunity offered to a student through the program | Open |
| NRC IRAP Youth Employment Program (YEP) | Subsidy | No fixed amount | Open |
