UPEI offers free, tailored training programs in workplace safety and cultural awareness to support Canada’s increasingly diverse workforce.
The Office of Continuing Education and Professional Development (OCEPD) at the University of Prince Edward Island (UPEI) offers a range of professional development courses and Certificate programs designed to meet the needs of today’s workforce. “We’ve expanded our offerings to 67 courses and modules, most of which are included in our 14 Certificate programs,” says Alana MacGuigan, Program Officer at the OCEPD. “We’ve also achieved financial growth of 300 per cent over the past three years.”
Courses are in areas including Indigenous cultural awareness, professional office administration, occupational health and safety, new manager training, and project management. “We also offer customized training options to organizations anywhere in the world,” says MacGuigan. With Canada becoming increasingly diverse, these programs ensure that everyone can fully engage in the workforce.
Meeting workplace needs
Workplace Harassment and Violence Prevention Training (Safe Work Spaces), supported by a 2023 grant from Employment and Social Development Canada to train federally regulated transportation sectors, is available for free until March 2026.
Safe Work Spaces aligns with Bill C-65, which expanded the definition of workplace harassment and violence and shortened the time required to resolve a complaint, addresses the unique challenges faced by newcomers, and encourages a supportive work environment for all employees.
WHVPT targets those working in road and railway transportation, air transportation (including airlines and aerodromes), bridges, tunnels, pipelines, and port, ferry, and marine services.
“Safe Work Spaces targets those working in road and railway transportation, air transportation, bridges, tunnels, pipelines, and port, ferry, and marine services,” says MacGuigan. The training is accessible in both English and French, accommodating diverse learner needs through various modes including asynchronous learning and live sessions. It’s user-friendly, entirely free, and takes just 45 minutes to complete.
Learn more at www.safeworkspaces.ca.
The information in the training is meant for educational purposes only and is not intended to provide any legal advice. Please consult your employer or the provincial or regional guidelines for your area for the regulations and laws applicable for your workplace and for any additional guidance that may be required.
