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News For February 2026 |
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🎪 Check Out Our Upcoming Events |
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🎆 Celebrate Black History Month on PEI! |
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Join us for an in-person information and networking session honouring Black History Month right here in PEI!
In celebration of 30 years of Black History Month, The Black Business Initiative (BBI) is proud to partner with The Black Cultural Society of Prince Edward Island, BIPOC -BPN, and CBDC Central PEI to host an evening dedicated to innovation and connection.
Come network with key ecosystem partners on the Island and learn about the resources, programs, and support services available to entrepreneurs and community members. This event is sponsored by Futurpreneur Canada and Innovation PEI. |
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📢 Opportunities |
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🚀 Career Opportunities in Tech |
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For Employers 💼 🧑🎓 Looking to Hire Students? Hire a Co-op student for Summer 2026 and expand your team! The following is a message from UPEI’s Co-operative Education Department. Kindly contact kturner@upei.ca for any questions and additional information regarding hiring co-op students.
UPEI Co-operative Education students are now seeking work term opportunities for the upcoming summer term (May to September). Students are eager to gain real-world experience and benefit from mentorship within your organization.
They bring enthusiasm, fresh perspectives, and a wide range of skills and interests in areas including (but not limited to):
Computer Science Software development, QA testing, data analysis, cybersecurity, AI, machine learning, research, game development, software engineering, programming and more
Business Accounting, finance, banking, marketing, human resources, supply chain, procurement, digital marketing, social media, event planning, administrative support, and more
Analytics and Financial Math Data analytics, decision-making/support, research
Economics Policy analysis, research, writing, data analysis
Biology & Chemistry Laboratory and equipment skills, research
Environmental Biology & Environmental Studies Environmental science, natural resources, wildlife conservation, research, community planning, program administration, events and engagement activities
Physics Scientific research, data analysis, computational and experimental procedures, practical physics applications To post a job opportunity, you can:
Feel free to reach out or book a meeting if you'd like to discuss potential opportunities, ask questions, or learn about resources available to support student hiring and engagement.
For inspiration, here are some recent co-op student spotlights. ✨
Fleur - Marketing Assistant Caleb - IT Analyst Hazel - Project Assistant Ditthi - Student Developer Feyisayo - Member Service Representative Diya - UPEI spotlight story about Diya, a recent Business and Co-op graduate |
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Bursary Alert!💰 Apply For Stay Golden’s Next Generation's Entrepreneur Bursary! |
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If you’re a young business owner or entrepreneur graduating from Colonel Gray High School, apply for the Stay Golden Entrepreneur Bursary — a $1000 award created by alumni-led companies Stay Golden Custom and MVRK Inc.
Stay Golden’s Next Generation's Entrepreneur Bursary was created to support graduating students who are motivated to plant and grow their business in their community, for the doers, the go-getters, and the builders.
This bursary is open to students in the Junior Achievement company program and those who are building something unique on their own.
The recipients will receive the $1,000 prize and a three-month summer membership at The Foundry, with access to office space for the summer, mentorship opportunities, and the opportunity to be coached and mentored by experts in the entrepreneurial space.
Eligibility Criteria: Colonel Gray students graduating in 2026 who have demonstrated entrepreneurial ambition through their actions.
The deadline for this bursary is May 1, 2026.
Learn more about the bursary and apply at https://staygolden.ca/page/bursary-application
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Training Opportunities! 🌎 FITTskills International Trade Training |
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Looking to level up your skills to take businesses from local to global? Apply for the FITTskills International Trade Training!
Holland College is partnering with the Forum for International Trade Training (FITTskills) to deliver courses through training workshops that will elevate your professional profile.
Participants will work to earn the designation of Certified International Trade Professional (CITP), a title highly recognized by the industry.
Sign up today, and get equipped to engage with a global market!
Upcoming workshops include:
Global Value Chain – March 4th and 5th https://hollandcollegect.com/fitt-global-value-chain/
International Trade Finance – May 6th and 7th https://hollandcollegect.com/fitt-international-trade-finance
Both upcoming courses will be delivered by Dr. Leroy Lowe, a Senior Consultant with FITT and a seasoned expert in international trade education and strategy.
The FITTskills Program is open to professionals looking to expand their business or explorers eager to navigate the international market.
Learn More at https://hollandcollegect.com/fittskills-international-trade-training/ |
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✨Community Update |
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Sneak a peek at what the PEI ITA Community has been up to this month! 👀📷 |
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Our members are constantly creating, testing and launching new innovations, and we’re excited to showcase their work!
For February 2026, we're showcasing an app created by Pravin Paudel, a member of the PEI IT Alliance. |
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Snapture 📸 Created by Pravin Paudel
Snapture instantly extracts event details from any poster, turning photos into ready‑to‑save calendar entries in seconds. Designed for students and busy professionals, it removes the hassle of manually typing dates, times, and locations—making staying organized effortless.
Learn more about Snapture here: https://snapture-web.vercel.app/ |
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🔦 Member Spotlight! Japneet Kalkat – CEO of Trailflow AI ✨ |
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For February 2026, we wanted to feature Japneet Kalkat, one of PEI’s latest up-and-coming founders. Japneet is currently building Trailflow AI, which offers complete logistics management for accurate and seamless operations.
I’m Japneet Kalkat, a software developer and founder based in Prince Edward Island. I grew up between India and the United States, and moved to PEI in 2022 — then quickly realized I didn’t want to leave. I earned my Bachelor’s in Computer Science at UPEI, and I’ve been building software for 12 years with a focus on turning messy, manual workflows into clean, reliable systems.
I’m building Trailflow, a unified logistics operating system for carriers and brokerages. Logistics teams often juggle a fragmented stack — emails, PDFs, spreadsheets, legacy TMS tools, telematics portals, and accounting — which leads to rework, missed details, and slower billing. Trailflow focuses on one unit of work: the load lifecycle, end-to-end.
🌐 Check out Trailflow at https://trailflow.ai
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🦉 The Night Shift during February ✨🌖 |
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Your Mid-Week Moment to become a Night Owl! Join The Night Shift this February, every Tuesday and Thursday from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM. Set a goal for this session, build and work alongside fellow builders in deep focus mode & make progress on your projects, passions and more! 🎧🧑💻 Upcoming dates: Tuesdays Thursdays Free entry to all via RSVP! Refreshments are always served so that you can power through the working sessions! 🍕🥤 Learn more and register for the next session here: https://peiitalliance.com/the-night-shift
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🏦Calling PEI Startups: Apply for The Foundry’s Residency Program! |
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If you’re part of a PEI-based, export-focused startup, The Foundry’s Residency Program is made for you. This 90-day program offers tailored support, expert coaching, and a collaborative workspace to help take your startup to the next level!
👉 Learn more and apply now at https://peiitalliance.com/the-foundry Questions? Reach out to hello@peiitalliance.com |
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