PORT ALBERNI, British Columbia — As Port Alberni continues to navigate shifts in its forestry economy, IGV Housing, Synergy Foundation, North Island College and WorkBC are supporting new pathways into local employment through the Green Building Foundations & Manufacturing training program. The fully funded program equips local workers with practical skills and safety certifications for careers in green construction and manufacturing. The second cohort began on May 19, 2026… Delivered by North Island College in partnership with Synergy Foundation, the program was developed to help workers transition into emerging opportunities in green building, construction, and manufacturing. Port Alberni has seen significant disruption across the forestry sector in recent years, including the indefinite curtailment of Western Forest Products’ Alberni Pacific Division and layoffs connected to San Group’s Port Alberni operations. the program is helping people impacted directly or indirectly by mill closures, build skills for full-time employment  close to home.