Regional Business Support Organizations
Resources for Employment and Business | Chambers of Commerce
Amber Education:
Training support program providing funding for assist in costs related to going to school.
Coast Salish Employment & Training Society
Funding, training and program delivery co-ordination to Coast Salish Communities and Friendship Centres
Community Futures :
Self Employment programme with orientation sessions, market research and business operations training. Workshops on various aspects of entrepreneurship.
Community Services Employment Centre - Lake Cowichan
Cowichan Adult Learning Centre:
Programs for adults to improve literacy, employability and to achieve graduation.
Cowichan Independent Living :
Employment services for those facing challenges due to disabilities, injuries or illness. back to top
Cowichan School of Motoring
Professional Driver Training
FutureCorp Cowichan :
Loan financing for business startups and expansion, business training; Community Economic Development services
Global Vocational Services
Employment services for unemployed and underemployed individuals in the Cowichan Region
GT Hiring Solutions Inc. -
Employment Programme to meet needs of those referred from Ministry of Employment & Income Assistance
Malaspina University-College:
Employment training, certificates, diplomas and degree programs
Mid-Island Science, Technology & Innovation Council
MISTIC
MISTIC supports small business owners & entrepreneurs in knowledge-based and manufacturing industries on Vancouver Island and the Sunshine Coast. It's mission is to advance the growth and prosperity of technology industries. MISTIC facilitates the presentation of seminars and business forums, coordinates events in partnership with colleague organizations, and participates on committees and community groups focused on developing diverse regional economies in coast communities.back to top
Service Canada:
Employment insurance, Canada Pension Plan, Old Age Security, Social insurance numbers applications. Funding for employmeht assistance services, wage subsidy and skills development, and self employment programs.
Sprott-Shaw Community College:
Programs in business, tourism, hospitality, administration, healthcare and trades.
St. John Ambulance:
First Aid Training
Trades and Technology Toolbox:
Program to assist those interested in trades and technical careers including networking, training information, opportunity exploration, and personal skills assessment.
Vancouver Island Professional School of Hair & Esthetics Ltd
Cosmetology, aesthetics, nail technology
Vancouver Island Vocational & Rehabilitation Services
Employment plan, placements and work solutions for those with disabilities
Word Wise Services
Food Safe training
Chambers of Commerce
- Chemainus Chamber of Commerce & Information Centre -
Visitor Information Centre: 246-3944 - Crofton Visitor InfoCentre: 246-2456
- Duncan - Cowichan Chamber of Commerce
- Ladysmith Chamber of Commerce
Visitor Information Centre: 749-3244 - South Cowichan Chamber of Commerce