Valley Connector Program

06/16/2026

Congratulations, Graduates!

Graduation season is a time to celebrate achievements, new beginnings, and exciting possibilities.

As graduates across the Annapolis Valley take their next steps, the Valley REN Connector Program is here to help turn connections into opportunities. Through introductions to local professionals, employers, and industry leaders, participants can build their networks, explore career paths, and discover opportunities right here in our region.

A career often starts with a conversation, and sometimes one connection can make all the difference.

Congratulations to the Class of 2026, we look forward to seeing the talent, energy, and ideas you bring to the Valley's future.

Interested in learning more about the Valley REN Connector Program? Contact Wendy Collins at [email protected]

The Valley REN Connector Program is a member of the National Connector Program and funded by the Government of Nova Scotia.

06/11/2026

Meet Our Newest Connector!

We're excited to welcome Travis Mills, co-founder of COG Developments, to the Valley REN Connector Program.

Through his work in housing and community development, Travis is helping shape the future of the Annapolis Valley while creating opportunities for people to live, work, and build their careers here.

Beyond development, Travis is passionate about supporting local businesses, investing in our region, and connecting with entrepreneurs and business owners. He enjoys hearing new ideas, learning from others, and helping people turn opportunities into action.

As a Connector, Travis will share his experience, insights, and network to help connect talent with opportunities across the Valley.

Welcome to the Connector community, Travis!

The Valley REN Connector Program is a member of the National Connector Program and funded by the Government of Nova Scotia.

06/08/2026

Connections Create Opportunities

Building a professional network can be one of the most valuable steps in building a career and a life in a new community.

The Valley REN Connector Program helps newcomers, recent graduates, and individuals returning to the Annapolis Valley connect with local professionals, industry leaders, and community members who can share insights, introductions, and opportunities.

Through meaningful conversations and professional networking, participants gain connections that can help them better understand the local labour market, explore career paths, and build relationships that support their future.

Whether you're starting your career, settling into a new community, or returning home to the Valley, we're here to help you grow your network.

📧 [email protected]
📞 902-670-0104

The Valley REN Connector Program is a member of the National Connector Program and funded by the Government of Nova Scotia.

04/22/2026

04/21/2026

Happening this Thursday in Middleton! 🔧

Interested in a career in the skilled trades? Join us for a Skilled Trades & NS Apprenticeship Information Session and learn how to get started.

📅 Thursday, April 23
⏰ 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
📍 Nova Scotia Works Centre PeopleWorx, 298 Marshall Street

Explore apprenticeship pathways, learn how the system works in Nova Scotia, and connect with local opportunities.

📩 Register: [email protected]
📞 Call: 1-866-609-9675
Start building your future in the trades!

04/14/2026

🚨 Happening TODAY! 🚨

Thinking about a career in the skilled trades? Don’t miss this free Skilled Trades & NS Apprenticeship Information Session!

🗓️ Tuesday, April 14
⏰ 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
📍 Nova Scotia Works Centre (PeopleWorx), Coldbrook

✔️ Learn how to get started in the trades
✔️ Explore apprenticeship pathways in Nova Scotia
✔️ Connect with local programs and opportunities

Perfect for job seekers, career explorers, or anyone unsure where to begin!

📩 To register: [email protected]
📞 1-866-609-9675

Take the first step toward a hands-on, in-demand career — see you there!

04/13/2026

A milestone reached. A career begun.

Nate recently achieved something he once thought was out of reach, earning his CAEC through VCLA. With determination, support, and a growing confidence in his abilities, he stayed committed to his goal.

Today, Nate is taking the next step in his journey, working in an auto service centre and beginning his apprenticeship in the skilled trades.

Through collaboration with VCLA, the Valley Connector Program, delivered by the Valley Regional Enterprise Network, was proud to support Nate in connecting to this opportunity, helping bridge the gap between education and meaningful employment.

This is what partnership looks like in action.
This is workforce development in action.

👏 Congratulations, Nate!