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URL:https://uniontraining.ca/events/victoria-mini-conference-2026/
SUMMARY:Victoria Mini-Conference
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 l day of learning at the Unifor 333-BC Union Hall. You're sure to make new
  connections while sharpening your communications skills.\n\nDate: Wednesd
 ay\, December 2nd\, 2026\nTime: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM\n*Lunch is included\n\
 n\nLocation: Unifor Local 333-BC\nAddress: 4248 Glanford Ave.\, 2nd – Fl
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 paigns and how to use the tools of crowdfunding to support member engageme
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  This hands-on workshop will feature winning case studies and the hands-on
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 th Nora Loreto\nAmp up your media relations work! This workshop by Nora Lo
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  and the public at large. Learn how to craft a compelling narrative and sp
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 nThis hands-on workshop will guide you through the entire process of setti
 ng up powerful digital ad campaigns. Learn how to define your campaign goa
 ls\, identify and target your ideal audience\, and create compelling ad co
 ntent that drives action. We’ll walk you through each step\, from brains
 torming ideas to selecting the right creative assets and platforms. Plus\,
  you’ll get the chance to put what you’ve learned into practice\, laun
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 ommunications work\, but are you using it its full capacity? In this works
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  located near theDock (722 Cormorant Street\, Victoria\, V8W 1P8). The hot
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 Dock. If you have a Union Savings account\, you can find discounted rates 
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