The program will include training in finance, marketing and sales, operations, project management, health and safety, customer service, leadership, and diversity. On top of offering participants support for their business startups, those who complete training are eligible for a $5,000 grant to cover qualified business startup expenses.
“Thanks to the Province of B.C., the grant will allow us to support the entire province in areas affected by mill closures and curtailments,” said Mary Mytting, executive director of Hubspace. “Our Build Your Own Future program offers an innovative approach to supporting mill tradespeople’s and technicians’ transition into business ownership, keeping them in their communities and their families together.
people affected by weakening markets and changes in the forestry sector. The B.C. government says it will continue to seek innovative ways to support workers and communities affected by forestry downturns.The grant was born out of findings from the province’s rapid response teams that it sent to Prince George in January following the announcement of the closure of the pulp line at the Canfor Pulp and Paper facility.
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