Port Alberni's Circular Workforce: Fully-funded Job Training Info Session

Join us for a free open house to explore how Port Alberni is building new pathways for jobs, training, and businesses in the emerging circular economy. Network with training providers, employers, and local leaders and help shape Port Alberni’s future workforce roadmap. Together, we’ll shape Port Alberni’s circular future.

When: Thursday, January 22 from 4:30pm to 6:00pm

Where: Best Western Plus Barclay Hotel, Stamps Ave

What to expect:

• Key findings from the Labour Market Study
• Highlights of a Workforce Development Plan
• Promote upcoming skills trainings (starting 2026)
• Learn about training opportunities and how to be the first to sign up
• Reconnect and engage with others from the community, including employers and individuals seeking new employment opportunities

Upcoming Fully-funded Training Opportunities:

• Maritime Industry and Environmental Restoration and Remediation Program
• Green Building Training Program with Two Specializations: Deconstruction & Material Recovery | Manufacturing & IT
• Regenerative Tourism Program

*all trainings provide credentials and/or certifications.

Who should attend?

• Workers impacted by mill closures looking to retrain
• Employers and businesses eager to hire skilled local talent
• Training organizations, unions, and employment services
• Community members looking for local training and job opportunities
• Anyone curious about how the circular economy can drive Port Alberni’s future

Don’t miss the chance to learn more about the upcoming Circular Workforce training opportunities! Register now to secure your spot.

This community information session is made possible thanks to the support of the Government of Canada’s Canada Retraining and Opportunities Initiative.

About Synergy Foundation

Synergy Foundation is a Victoria-based non-profit with a mission to catalyze change and guide communities toward a regenerative future. Through initiatives like BC Green Business, Project Zero, and the EcoStar Awards, Synergy is helping build the circular economy across BC.