PELC’s INSPIRE Program ramping up for mid-April start
A local work place experience and education initiative for County youth aged 15-30 is offering an intake of new students. The INSPIRE youth program at…
Prince Edward Learning Centre
Council approves carry-over that will support PELC
OLIVIA TIMM FOR THE GAZETTE Funding from the Prince Edward County Climate Emergency carry-over has been granted to Prince Edward Learning Centre for a year-long…
Community Action Research Project launches
A joint data mining collaboration between local and national adult education organizations is getting underway. The Community Action Research Project is aimed at understanding the…
Prince Edward Learning Centre’s INSPIRE program returns to help local youth
DESIRÉE DECOSTE STAFF WRITER A three-year, Prince Edward County-based youth empowerment and employment initiative is back under way . The Prince Edward Learning Centre…
PELC’s INSPIRE program returns to help young people overcome employment barriers
A three year program offering pre-employment training and career development opportunities for participants age 15 to 30 develop is back at Prince Edward Learning Centre….
Council asked to consider those living below poverty line during budget deliberations
SARAH WILLIAMS STAFF WRITER Choosing not to act in the fight against financial insecurity could be detrimental to the municipality as Kathy Kennedy, Executive Director…
Food consumes thought at Community Food Assessment Open House
SARAH WILLIAMS STAFF WRITER Just as Prince Edward County’s profile as a foodie paradise has risen, there has also been a growing preponderance of…
Inspire Program hopes to inspire new applicants
SARAH WILLIAMS STAFF WRITER The INSPIRE Program, facilitated through Prince Edward Learning Centre (PELC) is accepting new applicants in September. This federally funded program helps…
Letter: Student achievement highlighted in coverage
The June 27th Edition of the Picton Gazette featured a story about the Annual General Meeting at the Prince Edward Learning Centre. Reporter Sarah Williams…
Picton Library home of safe LGBTQ+ youth space
JASON PARKS STAFF WRITER Starting Thursday, LGBTQ+ youth have a new safe space to gather in Prince Edward County with funding for a six month…