Registration is now open for Vestechpro's Circular Economy applied to the fashion-clothing sector

Vestechpro's Circular Economy applied to the fashion-clothing sector training-action path aims to support companies in the fashion-clothing sector in their eco-responsible approach.

Structured according to the ISO 59000 series of circular economy standards, it aims to support companies in adopting circular strategies for the reduction at source, reuse, recycling and recovery of textile products.

In a context where the adaptability of supply chains and organizations is more topical than ever, this Course is an essential tool!

A training-action formula

This activity is based on a training-action scheme (presentations, practical workshops and coaching) with specialists who will enable each company to draw up its own circular economy roadmap.

Why take part in this Action-Training Course?

This Course is a strategic lever for structuring and planning your circular actions, transforming your practices, anticipating market changes, and mobilizing your teams around a vision of a sustainable future. The activity includes an active coaching experience, guiding you step by step to develop your own strategic roadmap.

What's in it for you?

• A clear, concrete vision of the circular economy applied to your reality,
• A head start on future requirements,
• Concrete tools for action, not just understanding,
• Stimulating exchanges between peers,
• Credible, responsible communication,
• A motivating dynamic for your teams.

Program

• Introduction to the circular eaconomy,
• Actions for value generation: circular design applied to fashion & apparel, responsible and circular sourcing,
• Actions for value conservation: study of actual use, maintenance, repair, performance and functionality approaches,
• Actions for end-of-life valorization: reverse logistics, waste management, recycling and value chain workshop,
• Measuring environmental impacts and circularity,
• Operationalization & environmental communication.

Skills developed

At the end of the course, participants will be able to :

• Understand the processes and constraints involved in implementing effective management practices for circularity strategies within the fashion-clothing value chain,
• Gain a better understanding of how to evaluate, prioritize and plan sustainable strategies adapted to their company profile,
• Establish (and update) a prioritized circularity roadmap based on their reality.

Organization

• 18 hours of action training (conferences, presentations, workshops, etc.),
• For each company: two individual coaching sessions, a workshop and a bank of hours for on-demand coaching.  All to create a roadmap adapted to your reality.

Profiles 

This activity is aimed at procurement managers, operations managers, CSR/sustainable development managers and fashion designers.

Optional participation in pairs: two participants per company possible (e.g. procurement manager and operations manager, designer and procurement manager, etc.).

Registration 
This course is reserved for companies in the fashion and apparel sector. 
An introductory meeting and discussion session will be organized with each company wishing to participate. 

Speakers/trainers
Training sessions will be led by several experts from Vestechpro, Synergie Montréal and PME Mtl-Est-de-l'Île.

Number of participants
10 companies.

Certificate
An 18-hour Vestechpro training certificate will be awarded to participants who complete all sessions.
*This course is not credited.

Duration
Training: 18 hours of face-to-face training divided into six sessions, plus individual coaching sessions by appointment.

Language 
The course is offered in French.

Dates and times
The training will take place from mid-January to mid-February 2026, consisting of six sessions held once a week from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Coaching session will be offered in parallel with the training until March–April 2026.

Location
For training: face-to-face, in Montreal - precise location to be confirmed.

Partner of the course
Synergie Montréal, PME MTL Est-de-l'Île.

Price
$1200 per company, plus taxes (up to two participants per company) - 18 hours of training, 50 hours of coaching per company. Registration includes one year's membership of the Réseau Synergie Montréal.

Salary reimbursement
The CSMO Textile offers participants in this program reimbursement of their wages for the 18 hours spent in training.

Conditions:

• Maximum hourly rate: $40 per hour
• Funding: 50%
• Number of subsidized hours: 18 hours of training.
• Eligibility for the subsidy: register as a CSMO member with a 25% discount applied at the time of billing.

Information and registration 

Access the registration form by clicking here 

T. 514 328-3813
contact@vestechpro.com

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